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Event:
UFC 7-Gatsby vs Clattenburg
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia takes one on the button.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hand 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.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hand lands with a cross.
Hand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Hand misses.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hand.
Hand drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia takes a swing at Hand's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Hand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia tries to land a front kick but Hand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Hand punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Hand.
Hand scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia sizes up Hand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hand scores with a jab to the head.
Hand throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely. #T1#
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Hand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Hand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hand staying out of range there.
Israel Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Hand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Hand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Hand. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia slips under a jab from Hand.
Garcia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Hand's guard.
Hand pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Garcia trying to control but Hand is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia throws an elbow that misses. Hand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcia's guard. Nice move by Hand!#REVR#
Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Hand has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hand stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Hand has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hand seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Hand content to control rather than advance.
Garcia trying to control here.
Hand trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hand dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Garcia dives in and scores a takedown into Hand's guard.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Got Your 6 inform me that Garcia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
Garcia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hand manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Hand from controlling successfully.
Hand wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position. #T1#
Garcia striking off his back but it's not causing Hand any problems.
Hand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hand throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Garcia's body to avoid the submission. Garcia has instead reached around Hand's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Garcia arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 9
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Wetness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wetness moves out of range as Hand strikes.
Hand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wetness misses with a wild body shot.
Wetness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wetness on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetness slips a jab and a cross from Hand.
Wetness is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand. Wetness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wetness blocks a head kick by Hand.
Wetness tries to counter with a clinch but Hand shakes him off and moves away.
Wetness tries to clinch
and Hand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wetness is looking to clinch. #T1#
Wetness shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Wetness closes the distance and clinches.
Wetness is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wetness tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wetness with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wetness can't find room to land a body shot as Hand controls the action.
Wetness tries to land a knee to the head but Hand blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Hand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hand's corner calls for a 1-2. Hand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wetness looks to land a left hand but Hand moved out of range nicely.
Hand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wetness.
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wetness wants to counter with a clinch but Hand pushes him away.#T2#
Wetness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
Wetness ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
Wetness connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Wetness. Those never looked like landing.
Wetness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wetness tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hand throws an overhand right that lands on Wetness's shoulder, as Wetness tries to avoid the shot.
Wetness wants to counter the offense by Hand and move into the clinch position.
Hand lands with a good body shot.
Wetness tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hand counters with a series of strikes. Wetness will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Hand keeps the fight on the outside.
Hand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wetness tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Israel Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wetness on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wetness doesn't manage to clinch there - Hand circles away.
#CL2#
Wetness pushes Hand up against the cage in a clinch.
Hand lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Hand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Wetness.
Hand throws a nice looking combination but Wetness bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hand throws a leg kick but Wetness sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD#
Hand drops Wetness with a left right combo! Hand follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand prevents Wetness from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hand controlling the position.
Wetness is pushing Hand's head away, looking to escape. Hand manages to hold on to the position though.
Hand is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wetness's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wetness is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wetness.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hand dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wetness walks into a stiff left hand from Hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wetness looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Hand.
Wetness fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hand connects with a looping right hand.
Hand fails to land with a series of punches.
Wetness wants to counter the offense by Hand and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wetness tries to clinch up.
Hand throws a shot from downtown. Wetness moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hand punishes Wetness's body with a nice straight punch.
Crunch! Hand slams his shin into Wetness's torso.
Hand looks to land a left hand but Wetness moved out of range nicely.
Wetness is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Wetness moves out of range easily.
Hand dodges the punch combination from Wetness.
Hand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wetness can do to turn this around?
Hand throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Wetness counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Hand breaks the clinch.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Hand throws a front kick aimed at Wetness's knee but Wetness avoids it well.
Wetness tries to counter with a clinch but Hand shakes him off and moves away.
Wetness wants to clinch.#T2#
Wetness tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
A left lands for Wetness.
Hand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wetness moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
Hand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wetness tries to clinch but Hand moves away
and Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Wetness tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Hand misses.
Hand sets himself, and Wetness steps forward looking for the clinch! Hand avoids it this time.
Jab by Hand.
Splash Wetness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hand lands with a straight right. Wetness didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Wetness is rocked!
Hand misses with a looping right.#T3#
Wetness wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Hand.
Wetness tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wetness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wetness takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wetness.
Wetness blocks the body kick.
Hand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wetness tries to clinch but Hand moves away
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hand counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Wetness ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
Wetness tries to clinch up.
Hand getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Hand knocks Wetness to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wetness is still in real trouble! Can Hand finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Hand stands up and beckons Wetness to his feet.
Hand drops Wetness with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wetness! Hand dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Hand!
Israel Hand made sure to mention his sponsor, Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q in his post fight interview.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hand closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Noel kicks Hand off and gets back to his feet.
Hand moves away from the strike by Noel.
Noel wants to clinch.
Noel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hand in his tracks.
Noel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noel misses with a wild combination.
Hand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand shoots in looking for a takedown. Noel tries to sprawl out of it but Hand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hand somewhat.#T1#
Hand is looking to clinch but Noel is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Noel. Those never looked like landing.
Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
Noel misses with a straight right. #TD#
Noel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hand did well to prevent Noel getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Noel tries to pass to full mount but Hand defends it.
Noel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hand to regain full guard.
Hand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noel controlling from the top position.
Noel trying to control but Hand is working from the bottom. #T2#
Noel preventing the sweep.
Noel throws an elbow that misses. Hand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noel's guard. Nice move by Hand!#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hand working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Noel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hand slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Noel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hand is one step ahead there.
Hand content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Noel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hand's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Noel wants to stand but Hand is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Noel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hand not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noel throws out a loose jab but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hand misses with a left hand
enabling Noel to counter with a crisp jab.
Hand avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Hand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hand tries to clinch up.
Noel throws out a loose jab but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Noel misses the shot to the body.
Noel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Noel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hand not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Noel is trying to control the position but Hand postures up.
Hand controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hand moves out of range as Noel strikes.
Noel misses with a hook. Hand ducked under it nicely.
Noel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Hand fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noel to the ground. Hand is now in Noel's guard.
Hand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hand wants to control from the top but Noel keeps moving.
Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB#
Noel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hand wants to pass the guard but Noel is keeping the position.
Noel looking for a sweep. Not yet Noel, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hand wants to control from the top but Noel keeps moving.
Hand wants to pass the guard but Noel is keeping the position.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Hand from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Noel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noel.#T2#
Hand tries to close the distance and clinch but Noel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hand shoots in for a double leg but Noel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
#CL#
Noel rushes Hand and presses him up against the cage.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hand.
Our sources have told us that Noel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Noel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Noel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noel cracks Hand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hand fails with a takedown attempt.
Chubby Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Hand.
Noel connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Noel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Hand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noel throws a hook to the side of Hand's head but Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hand.
Noel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hand swings for the body but Noel moves out of range.
Noel is looking to clinch but Hand is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Noel. No joy for Hand on that attempt.
Noel throws a nice looking combination but Hand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chubby Noel is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target.
Noel throws a shot to the body.
Noel just misses with a punch to the body.
Hand is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Noel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Hand throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
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!
Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hand swats away the attempt to clinch by Noel.
Noel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Noel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hand lands a body shot.
Noel sizes up Hand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hand can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Hand gets a double leg takedown into Noel's guard.
Noel controls Hand momentarily but Hand frees himself.
Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hand won't allow Noel to sweep him here. #SUB#
Noel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Hand shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noel but Noel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hand throws a right hand that misses
and Noel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand.#CL#
Noel moves into the clinch.#TD#
Noel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hand clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Noel throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hand tries to break free.
Noel doesn't have the hooks in and Hand manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Noel controls Hand momentarily but Hand frees himself.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Hand from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Noel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hand controlling from the top position.
Noel trying to keep a closed guard but Hand is proving a slippery customer.
Israel Hand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noel pulls Hand in to control the position.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Hand from controlling successfully.
Hand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noel keeping full guard, as Hand tries to pass. #SUB#
Noel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
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.
Noel trying to keep a closed guard but Hand is proving a slippery customer.
Hand pushing down on Noel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hand is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Noel is not content to let Hand control the position.
Hand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Hand.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##CL#
Noel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Noel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hand swats away the attempt to clinch by Noel.
Hand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noel misses with a wild body shot.
Hand tries to close the distance and clinch but Noel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noel.
Hand ducks under a wild hook from Noel.
Hand scores with a punch to the head.
Hand moves away from the strike by Noel.
Noel doesn't manage to clinch there - Hand circles away.
Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4##TD2#
Noel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hand to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hand won't allow Noel to get back to his feet.
Hand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noel is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hand is one step ahead there.
Hand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noel is keeping the position for now.
Hand keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Noel looking for a guillotine here but Hand defends easily.
Hand sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Israel Hand just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Noel connects with a body shot.#CL#
Noel drives through and clinches with Hand against the cage.
Hand is trying to drag Noel to the mat but Noel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noel tries to land knees in the clinch but Hand avoids the damage to the body.
Hand is working for takedown but Noel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hand changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chubby Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Hand.
Hand doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Noel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noel lands with a right to the head.
Hand wants to take the fight to the mat but Noel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Noel with a knee to the head.
Hand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hand is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Noel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noel misses with a punch on the inside.
Noel is stalling here.
#TD#
Noel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hand is trying to keep an underhook but Noel manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hand is defending against the submission attempts here by Noel.
Noel misses with a head shot. Hand uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Noel throws a big elbow that misses.
Noel throwing strikes from guard but Hand blocks nicely.
Noel throwing strikes but missing.
Noel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noel throwing strikes from guard but Hand blocks nicely.
Hand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Noel with a nice head shot there.
Noel wants to pass the guard but Hand is keeping the position.
Hand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noel.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hand is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Hand from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Noel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Noel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Hand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hand has managed to get both his arms back between Noel's legs - danger averted.
Hand passes Noel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noel is trying to get back to full guard.
Hand performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Noel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hand is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noel tries to roll over but Hand keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel had his way with Israel Hand in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away.
Noel throws a big counter combination but Hand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hand walks into a straight right hand from Noel.
Noel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice sprawl there from Noel as Hand shoots in.
Noel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Noel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noel swats away the attempt to clinch by Hand.
Hand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Noel misses its intended target.
Hand moves forwards but Noel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hand moves in looking to clinch but Noel pushes him off.
Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Noel misses with the combination.
Hand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noel just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Hand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noel fails to land with a series of punches.
Noel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noel ducks under a wild hook from Hand.#TD2#
Hand drives through with a takedown into Noel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hand stays in close to Noel's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hand is posturing up here but Noel has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hand tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hand has to tap! Slick submission there by Noel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chubby Noel!
Chubby Noel retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chubby Noel thanked Amped Performance ($200/160q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 4
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalambayo, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambayo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kalambayo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hand's brow.
Hand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hand.
Hand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalambayo misses with an elbow strike.
Kalambayo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalambayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hand.
Hand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalambayo avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Hand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kalambayo throws a head punch that misses.
Hand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards.
Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hand.
Kalambayo throws a head punch that misses.
Kalambayo leaning against his opponent.
Kalambayo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalambayo looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand lands with a light punch inside.
Hand is leaning against Kalambayo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hand is working Kalambayo over against the cage.
Kalambayo prevents a body shot from Hand.
A shot in the inside from Hand.
Hand presses Kalambayo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Kalambayo takes a shot to the head.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Kalambayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hand blocks a body shot from Kalambayo.
Hand misses with a body punch.
Hand is leaning against Kalambayo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalambayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hand.
Hand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambayo's elbow.
Hand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambayo.
Hand lands an uppercut.
Hand works on Kalambayo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalambayo is defending well for now.
Kalambayo is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hand lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Hand pushes Kalambayo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Hand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hand lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambayo.
Kalambayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hand throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambayo.
Hand tries to throw a body punch but Kalambayo avoids it by throwing Hand back against the cage.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hand pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalambayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kalambayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hand.
Kalambayo takes a shot to the head.
Hand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kalambayo blocking some punches.
Kalambayo misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Hand struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalambayo controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hand.
Kalambayo trying to control the position but instead, Hand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalambayo into the cage.
Hand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hand.
Hand misses with some punches.
Kalambayo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hand.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Kalambayo lands a body punch.
Hand throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambayo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hand.
Kalambayo misses with a punch to the body.
Hand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hand lands a shoulder strike.
Hand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalambayos head.
Hand scores with a hook to the body.
Hand lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hand tries a knee to the head but Kalambayo blocks it.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Hand missing with knees to the body.
Hand scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hand.
Hand throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambayo.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Kalambayo avoiding damage as Hand throws knees to the body.
Kalambayo misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hand.
Hand lands a shot to the body.
Kalambayo misses with a body punch.
Hand pushes Kalambayo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalambayo or not.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Hand.
Hand misses with a punch on the inside.
Hand lands a knee to the head.
Hand digs a right hand underneath Kalambayo's ribcage. Kalambayo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards.
Hand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hand dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hand tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kalambayo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalambayo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Hand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalambayo, pushing him back against the cage.
Hand tries a body shot but Kalambayo blocks it.
Kalambayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hand lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalambayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands with a left to the head.
Israel Hand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hand tries to land a knee to the head but Kalambayo blocks with his arms.
Hand misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalambayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hand fails to land.
Hand throws a head punch that misses.
Hand pushes Kalambayo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalambayo is breathing heavily.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Hand throws an elbow but misses.
Hand pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalambayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hand blocking some punches.
Hand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hand.
A short right from Hand.
Hand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards.
Hand blocking some punches.
Kalambayo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hand blocks it with crossed arms.
Hand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambayo's elbow.
Kalambayo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Hand.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Hand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalambayo misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Kalambayo is trying to stall.
Kalambayo misses with the head strike.
Kalambayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hand controls his hands.
A short left from Hand.
Hand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hand scores with a shot to the side of Kalambayo's head.
Hand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalambayo or not.
Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Hand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalambayo can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Hand scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Kalambayo is rocked!
Hand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalambayo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
Hand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hand lands a left hand.
Kalambayo dodges an elbow strike from Hand.
Kalambayo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hand gets through Kalambayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalambayo blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hand.
Hand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalambayo working aggressively here.
#T3#
Hand lands a shoulder strike.
Hand lands with a light punch inside.
Hand pushes Kalambayo against the cage. Hand is working some dirty boxing. Hand pushes off with a quick right hook! Kalambayo goes down! Kalambayo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hand moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Hand!
A relieved looking Israel Hand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Hand does it's job there.
Stefanov slips a jab from Hand.
Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Hand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanov.
Stefanov wants to land a leg kick but Hand is out of range.
Stefanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.
Stefanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stefanov looks to throw the jab but Hand is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand throws a push kick but Stefanov slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Hand misses
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanov swings for the body but Hand moves out of range.
Hand tries to land a leg kick but Stefanov saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Hand staying out of range there.
Hand dips to his left and cracks Stefanov with an uppercut!
Hand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.
Hand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stefanov sprawls well. Stefanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hand gets slowly back to his feet.
Stefanov tried to score with a low kick but Hand checks it.
Stefanov walks into a jab.
Stefanov throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefanov.
Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hand!
Nice jab there from Hand.
Stefanov with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hand.
Hand misses with a low kick.
Stefanov takes a swing at Hand's ribcage but misses.
Hand throws a shot from downtown. Stefanov moves away and avoids it.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Hand tries a low kick but Stefanov avoids it.
Stefanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanov throws a low kick but Hand moves out of range easily.
Hand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stefanov lands a right hook to the body.
Hand misses the body punch
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefanov's sensitive parts.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hand throws a series of punches but Stefanov avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Stefanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hand is just out of range.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Stefanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stefanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefanov, right into the meat.
Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stefanov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nasko Stefanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stefanov misses with a leg kick.
Hand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hand.
Stefanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Hand has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stefanov lands a high kick!
Nice cross by Stefanov.#KD2#
Stefanov lands a left and a right that send Hand crashing to the mat, dazed. Stefanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Israel Hand has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov throws a leg kick but Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hand feinted with a counter takedown.
Stefanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefanov misses with a looping left.
Stefanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefanov is just out of range.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Stefanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefanov! But no joy.
Stefanov throws a body punch but Hand moves out of range.
Stefanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hand throws a body punch but Stefanov moves out of range.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Stefanov.
Hand walks into a stiff left hand from Stefanov.
Stefanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stefanov lands with a nice body punch.
Hand takes one on the button.#T2#
Stefanov misses with an uppercut.
Hand tries to counter with a takedown but Stefanov is quick to defend against it.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Hand throws a leg kick but Stefanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.
Hand fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefanov throws a counter combo.#TD#
Hand looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand throwing strikes from guard but Stefanov blocks nicely.
Hand wants to control from the top but Stefanov keeps moving.
Hand postures up in Stefanov's guard and throws a big left but Stefanov blocks it. #T3#
Hand with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hand lands a couple of elbows.
Hand wants to control from the top but Stefanov keeps moving.
Hand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hand.
Hand wants to control from the top but Stefanov keeps moving.
Hand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stefanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#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.
Stefanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stefanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov moves out of range of the body kick from Hand.
Hand staying out of range there.
Hand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stefanov sprawls and moves away.
Hand misses with a double jab.
Stefanov misses with a hook.
Hand feinted with a counter takedown.
Hand slips under a jab from Stefanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasko Stefanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Hand's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanov digs a good hook to Hand's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stefanov.
Stefanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hand off the cage and back into range.
Hand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefanov scores with a nice head shot.
Stefanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hand throws a leg kick which misses Stefanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Stefanov tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Hand lands with an uppercut that bounces Stefanov off the cage and back into range.
Hand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A combination from Hand does no damage.
Stefanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stefanov scores with a body shot.
Stefanov lands a jab.
Stefanov thows a leg kick but Hand checks it #TD#
and Hand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hand.
Stefanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hand is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefanov has wrist control.
Hand tries to free his leg and advance position but Stefanov is retaining full guard.
Stefanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Israel Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hand controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stefanov keeping full guard, as Hand tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hand throws a poor cross that misses
and Stefanov counters with a nice body shot.
Stefanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanov misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hand is looking to chop away at Stefanov's legs.
Nasko Stefanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Stefanov cracks Hand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hand thows a leg kick but Stefanov checks it
and Stefanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hand misses with a right hand
and Stefanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stefanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hand misses with a low kick.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov thumps Hand with a low kick.#T4#
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand misses with a jab to the body
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Hand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Hand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanov counters with a left to the body.
Stefanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stefanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hand is out of range.
Hand feints and then cracks Stefanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stefanov down.
Hand cracks a nice hook into Stefanov's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stefanov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
D50 Warror v Saarelainen
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Hand looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
Hand jabs Slice right on the nose. Slice blinks but takes it well.
Slice misses with a hook. Hand ducked under it nicely.
Slice is looking to chop away at Hand's legs.
Nice defenses there by Hand.#CL2#
Hand moves into the clinch.
Hand can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slice.
Hand blocking some punches.
Slice lands an uppercut.
Hand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice presses Hand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slice misses with some punches.
Hand has Slice pushed against the cage.
Slice prevents a body shot from Hand. #T1#
Hand can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Hand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hand prevents a body shot from Slice.
Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Hand controls the action.
Slice digs a right hand into Hand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hand's gas tank.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Slice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hand's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Hand.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Slice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hand throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Hand.
A right hand to the body from Hand.
Hand is trying to stall.
Slice scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Slice breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Hand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hand has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slice is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hand misses with a combination
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Slice misses with a hook. Hand ducked under it nicely.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice manages to avoid it.
Hand throws a big shot that misses.
Hand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slice lands a head shot.
Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice cracks Hand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slice.
Slice lands with an uppercut that bounces Hand off the cage and back into range.
Hand moves out of range as Slice strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slice.
#T3#
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hand shoots in but no luck this time.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Hand moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Slice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hand on the side of the head.
Slice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Slice sends Hand crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slice is motioning to the referee to let Hand up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Israel Hand has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hand misses with a body punch
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand tried to score with a low kick but Slice checks it.
Slice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Hand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Hand is rocked!#T4#
Slice lands a leg kick that knocks Hand off balance momentarily.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Hand moved out of range.
Hand drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slice defends it well.
Hand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slice is fending him off so far but Hand persists. Nope, Slice circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Hand.
Slice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slice walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hand drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Slice swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hand's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hand manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vipunen on his heels. He'll look to pass Vipunen's guard now, I'm sure.
Hand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vipunen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hand 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.
Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but Vipunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hand slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vipunen managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vipunen wants to stand and escape but Hand is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Hand postures up and lands a big shot to Vipunen's brow.
Hand keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vipunen's head.
Hand lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hand controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hand with a nice head shot there.
Hand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hand postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Vipunen wants to stand and escape but Hand is having none of it.
Vipunen controls Hand momentarily but Hand frees himself.
Hand has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hand stopping the sweep attempt from Vipunen.
Vipunen wants to stand and escape but Hand is having none of it.
Hand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vipunen misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen.
Hand attempts a counter takedown but Vipunen avoids it well and moves away.
Antero Vipunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand misses with a takedown attempt
and Vipunen counters with an inside leg kick.
Hand slips a straight right by Vipunen.
Hand throws a body punch but Vipunen moves out of range. #T3#
Hand shoots in looking for a takedown but Vipunen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vipunen throws a one two combo.
Vipunen throws out a leg kick but Hand moves out of range and Vipunen only half commits.
Vipunen throws a hook to the side of Hand's head but Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vipunen walks into a straight right hand from Hand.
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hand.
Vipunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hand moves away.
Vipunen misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
Hand goes for a double leg but Vipunen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vipunen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Hand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vipunen misses the shot to the body.
Hand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Vipunen wants to land a leg kick but Hand is out of range.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hand ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Vipunen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vipunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hand is just out of range.
Hand attempts a counter takedown but Vipunen avoids it well and moves away.
Hand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vipunen is fending him off so far but Hand persists. Nope, Vipunen circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vipunen clinches.
Vipunen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hand.
Hand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Hand lands a nice shot to the body.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Vipunen misses with some punches.
Vipunen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hand on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antero Vipunen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hand, right into the meat.
#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen connects with a single shot there.
Antero Vipunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vipunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Vipunen misses
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand takes a swing at Vipunen's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Hand.
A big right from Vipunen misses.
Hand tries to counter with a takedown but Vipunen is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hand is defended easily by Vipunen.
Antero Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hand shoots in and gets a takedown into Vipunen's guard.
Vipunen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hand manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Vipunen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hand missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hand wants to take a breather but Vipunen is having none of it.
Vipunen taking some punishment here, with Hand in his half guard.
Vipunen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Hand looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vipunen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Hand 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.
Hand trying to pass the guard but Vipunen defending well.
Hand is looking to take a break and control but Vipunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hand keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hand landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Hand trying to control the pace.
Vipunen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hand wants to control but Vipunen is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hand lands a slapping body shot.
Vipunen checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand. Vipunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen throws out a counter right but Hand avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vipunen cracks Hand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vipunen misses with a wild body shot.
Hand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the body from Vipunen misses
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Hand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Hand slaps the foot to one side.
Hand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vipunen sprawls and moves away.
Hand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vipunen tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vipunen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vipunen is looking to clinch but Hand is avoiding it.
Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vipunen, as that shot connected.
Vipunen throws a push kick but Hand slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Vipunen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, jab by Vipunen - just one landing.
Vipunen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Vipunen.
Hand lands with a good body shot.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Vipunen does no damage.
Vipunen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vipunen won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Vipunen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vipunen can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee asks Hand politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hand prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vipunen pushes Hand away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hand gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Hand cracks Vipunen with a big elbow.
Hand scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hand is staying tight to Vipunen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hand lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vipunen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Hand takes a little break here. Vipunen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vipunen is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Vipunen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Hand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hand in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vipunen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hand is controlling him well.
Antero Vipunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hand cracks Vipunen with a big elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hand prevents Vipunen from escaping the position.
Hand cracks Vipunen with a big right hand but Vipunen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hand grinds an elbow into Vipunen's temple.
Hand remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vipunen wants to get back to his feet but Hand drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand grinds an elbow into Vipunen's temple. #CUT#
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Israel Hand!
After winning the bout, Israel Hand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 27
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hand lands with a shot to the body.
Hand scores with a jab. Ward acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Paddy Ward has been cut.#CL2#
Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hand stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hand.
Hand working aggressively here.
Hand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hand tries to work over Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ward.
I was talking to Hand's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hand lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Ward looks winded!
Hand lands a slapping body shot.
Hand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hand digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
Hand jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hand scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Hand lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ward tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Hand!
Israel Hand thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Just Bleed 22
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Benduover takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benduover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quinn Mcdonagh.
We've been told by Quinn Mcdonagh's head coaches at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benduover dips to his left and cracks Quinn Mcdonagh with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like James Quinn Mcdonagh has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Quinn Mcdonagh.
A nice side step and Benduover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quinn Mcdonagh looks to land a right hand but Benduover moved out of range.
Quinn Mcdonagh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benduover was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn Mcdonagh.
Benduover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Benduover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Quinn Mcdonagh!#ES#
Quinn Mcdonagh sneaks out the side door and pushes Benduover away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James Quinn Mcdonagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benduover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Brutus Benduover has been cut.
Quinn Mcdonagh misses with a hook
and Benduover counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Benduover misses.
Quinn Mcdonagh is looking to counter punch.
Benduover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quinn Mcdonagh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benduover somewhat.
Quinn Mcdonagh misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Quinn Mcdonagh looks to land a left hand but Benduover moved out of range nicely.
Benduover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benduover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quinn Mcdonagh.
Quinn Mcdonagh looks to land a combination but Benduover avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Quinn Mcdonagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quinn Mcdonagh misses the body punch
and Benduover counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Quinn Mcdonagh does it's job there.
A combination from Quinn Mcdonagh does no damage.
Quinn Mcdonagh is breathing heavily.
Quinn Mcdonagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benduover manages to avoid it.
Benduover connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
James Quinn Mcdonagh's cut is getting worse.
Quinn Mcdonagh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Benduover counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benduover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benduover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benduover trying to control but Quinn Mcdonagh is working from the bottom.
Benduover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Benduover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benduover wants to control from the top but Quinn Mcdonagh keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benduover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quinn Mcdonagh keeping moving, preventing Benduover from controlling successfully.
Benduover looking to sit in guard and control but Quinn Mcdonagh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Quinn Mcdonagh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Benduover has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Quinn Mcdonagh 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 Benduover.
Benduover is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Benduover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quinn Mcdonagh off and has taken his back!
Benduover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Benduover working for a choke but Quinn Mcdonagh reverses nicely into Benduover 's guard. #SUB2#
Benduover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Benduover working for submissions but it's allowed Quinn Mcdonagh to get to half guard.
Benduover is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Benduover wants to get back to full guard but Quinn Mcdonagh has mounted him!
Benduover is looking to improve his position but Quinn Mcdonagh isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Quinn Mcdonagh get's back to his feet.
Benduover smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
James Quinn Mcdonagh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Quinn Mcdonagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn Mcdonagh throws a hook but Benduover blocks it.
Benduover moves forwards but Quinn Mcdonagh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Quinn Mcdonagh.
Quinn Mcdonagh lands a slapping body shot.
Quinn Mcdonagh throws a series of punches but Benduover moves out of range.
Benduover throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benduover looks to land a combination but Quinn Mcdonagh avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Quinn Mcdonagh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Quinn Mcdonagh with a hook.
Benduover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Quinn Mcdonagh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brutus Benduover!
Brutus Benduover managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Just Bleed 18
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dee throws a low kick but Benduover avoids it.
A nice side step and Benduover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dee is looking to clinch but Benduover is avoiding it.
Dee throws a series of punches but Benduover moves out of range.
Benduover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dee connects with the punch.
Benduover catches Dee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benduover.
Benduover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Benduover moves away and avoids it.
Benduover misses with a body shot.
Benduover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benduover lands with a shot to the body.
Dee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benduover.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Benduover on that attempt.
Dee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benduover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bubba Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Benduover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benduover.#CL#
Dee instigates a clinch.
Benduover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benduover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bubba Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutus Benduover.#BC#
Dee manages to break the clinch.
Benduover cracks Dee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benduover has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Benduover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Dee misses.
Benduover takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Benduover on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Brutus Benduover has been cut.#T2##CL#
Dee takes the fight into the clinch.
Benduover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benduover misses with a body punch
and Dee counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Benduover throws a nice looking combination but Dee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dee avoids the body shot from Benduover.
A telegraphed right hand from Benduover misses the target.
Dee slips under a jab from Benduover.
Benduover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
It looked like Dee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benduover.
Dee slaps away a takedown attempt from Benduover, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Benduover looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Dee throws a poor cross that misses
letting Benduover counter with a right hand.
Dee tries to clinch there but Benduover circles away.
#CL#
Dee has managed to clinch.
Dee digs a right hand underneath Benduover's ribcage. Benduover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benduover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dee scores with a shoulder strike.
Benduover struggles to land a body shot inside as Dee controls his hands.
Dee lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benduover throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dee misses the target.
Benduover blocks a jab.
Benduover unleashes a big counter combination but Dee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dee wants to clinch.#T4#
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benduover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Benduover scores with a takedown into Dee's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benduover wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benduover won't allow Dee to get back to his feet.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benduover wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bubba Dee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brutus Benduover's cut.
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#
Benduover closes the distance and clinches up with Dee, looking for a takedown. Benduover pushes Dee against the cage but Dee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benduover tries to bum rush Dee with a series of wild strikes but Dee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dee moves in looking to clinch but Benduover pushes him off.
Benduover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dee is looking to clinch but Benduover is avoiding it.
A big left from Dee misses.
Benduover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benduover lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benduover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benduover scores with a hook to the body. Dee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dee is looking to clinch but Benduover is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Benduover decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Dee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benduover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benduover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dee has hold of Benduover's hands but Benduover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Benduover.
Benduover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Benduover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benduover working Dee over with strikes. #SUB2#
Benduover is looking for a kimura here.
Dee is trying to stand up here but Benduover is controlling him well. #T2#
Benduover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benduover scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES#
Dee kicks Benduover off and gets back to his feet.
Dee moves out of range as Benduover strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benduover throws a lazy uppercut
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benduover swings for the body but Dee moves out of range.
Dee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Benduover does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Dee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dee tries to clinch but Benduover moves out of range.
Benduover swings for the body but Dee moves out of range.
Benduover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Benduover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benduover slips under a jab from Dee.
Benduover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dee rather than just go for the knockout.
Benduover jabs Dee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dee dodges the punch combination from Benduover.
Brutus Benduover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Benduover with that takedown attempt.
Dee scores with a nice strike.
Benduover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dee swivels and escapes.
Bubba Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutus Benduover.
Dee misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Dee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benduover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benduover scores with a nice right hand.
Dee tries to clinch but Benduover is having none of it.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Benduover's head but Benduover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benduover scores with a hook to the body. Dee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benduover dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee sizes up Benduover with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dee throws a right and a left that Benduover avoids nicely.
Dee lands a slapping body shot.
Benduover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dee doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Benduover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Benduover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Dee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benduover throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benduover.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dee lands with a hook. Benduover tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Benduover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benduover scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benduover.
Benduover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from Benduover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benduover counters with a nice body shot.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Benduover.
Good standup being displayed there by Dee as he connects with a hook.
Benduover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dee but Dee pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Benduover throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee throws a hook but Benduover blocks it.
Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benduover.#TD2#
Dee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benduover trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dee wanted to stand there but Benduover had control of the position.
Brutus Benduover has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benduover is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Benduover forces his way into half guard.
Dee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benduover.
Benduover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Benduover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dee is trying to stand up here but Benduover is controlling him well.
Benduover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working. #SUB2#
Benduover is trying to work for a kimura but Dee is defending well.
#T3#
Benduover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Benduover passes to side control.
Dee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benduover has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Benduover wants to take a breather but Dee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Benduover.
Benduover stays in close to Dee's body and controls the position.
Benduover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#
Bubba Dee's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Dee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benduover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benduover swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benduover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Benduover has Dee pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Benduover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dee takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brutus Benduover.
I think Benduover 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brutus Benduover!
After the big win, Brutus Benduover made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Bravado 21
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Baller fails with the takedown.
Baller tries to move into range but Benduover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Baller has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Benduover has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Baller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baller is trying to drag Benduover to the mat but Benduover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benduover is defending well.
Brutus Benduover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Baller.
Benduover gets underhooks to prevent Baller's takedown attempt.
Baller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benduover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benduover lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Baller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Benduover can't fight it off and eventually Baller manages to take the fight to the floor. Benduover looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benduover controlling the position.#SUB#
Benduover escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Baller trying to control but Benduover is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Benduover has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Baller doesn't defend quickly enough and Benduover has managed to lock this one up! Can Baller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Benduover on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brutus Benduover!
An out of breath Brutus Benduover thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bravado 11: Battle of Brutes
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Benduover smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benduover slips a jab from Beefcake.
Benduover stuns Beefcake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Benduover has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Benduover scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Benduover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beefcake with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Benduover there. #SUB2#
Benduover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benduover tries to pass to full mount but Beefcake defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benduover connects with a nice short shot to Beefcake's temple. #SUB#
Beefcake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Benduover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benduover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Benduover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beefcake trying to control from the bottom.
Benduover with the ground and pound but Beefcake uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beefcake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benduover.
Benduover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benduover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benduover throws a big right hand that misses.
Benduover won't allow Beefcake to sweep him here.
Beefcake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Benduover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beefcake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benduover has managed to get both his arms back between Beefcake's legs - danger averted.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benduover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover works over Beefcake with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Beefcake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beefcake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benduover stands up over Beefcake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beefcake seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Benduover throws an elbow that misses. Beefcake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benduover's guard. Nice move by Beefcake!#REVR#
Beefcake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Benduover is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Benduover lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Benduover has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beefcake is proving hard to escape from.
Benduover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Beefcake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benduover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Beefcake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benduover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benduover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benduover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beefcake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benduover landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Beefcake manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Benduover has his foot on Beefcake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beefcake works his way back into a safe position though.
Benduover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Benduover manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Benduover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benduover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beefcake's efforts to push away.
Beefcake tries for a takedown but Benduover manages to get underhooks.
Benduover lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Benduover dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Benduover throws out a powerful jab.
Benduover ducks under a wild hook from Beefcake.#TD2#
Benduover scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Benduover is putting a hurting on Beefcake here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Benduover is trying to get an arm triangle but Beefcake is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benduover is putting a hurting on Beefcake here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benduover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Benduover goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beefcake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Benduover but great work by Beefcake.
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!
Benduover tries to buck Beefcake off but Beefcake is having none of it.
Benduover looking for a sweep but Beefcake has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Benduover is in a horrible position here. Beefcake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beefcake with shots to the head and body - Benduover looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#
It looks like Brutus Benduover has been cut.#T1#
Beefcake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Benduover in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Benduover tries to reverse the position but Beefcake maintains control.
Beefcake lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Benduover in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beefcake tries to control but Benduover wriggling away.
Beefcake scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beefcake scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Benduover is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Beefcake with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benduover is working to get back to half guard.
Benduover tries to lock up and control but Beefcake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beefcake landing strikes, looking to finish!
Beefcake looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Benduover covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Beefcake!
Our winner, Brutus Beefcake, 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:
Primal 38
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Benduover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benduover looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Benduover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benduover throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Benduover finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Nathan Williams has been cut.
Benduover just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams walks into a jab.
Benduover cracks Williams with a good jab.#TD#
Benduover shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benduover showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Benduover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Benduover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Williams wants to control but Benduover is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Benduover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benduover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Benduover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Benduover wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Williams trying to control but Benduover postures up.
Benduover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Benduover has control of the leg.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Benduover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benduover is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Benduover pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Benduover stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benduover wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Benduover is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benduover's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB2#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benduover controls the pace.
Benduover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benduover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benduover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benduover working some strikes from top position.
Benduover throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely. #SUB#
Benduover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benduover has Williams in his guard.#REVB#
Williams stands and throws Benduover's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Benduover is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benduover, who protects the arm well.
Benduover is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Benduover gets back to half guard.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benduover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Benduover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Benduover swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Benduover fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Benduover has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Benduover from controlling successfully.
Williams is trying to control the position but Benduover postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benduover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Benduover preventing the sweep.
Benduover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Benduover landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benduover is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benduover landing with the ground and pound.
Benduover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benduover defends it easily.#T1#
Benduover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Benduover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams keeping full guard, as Benduover tries to pass. #SUB#
Benduover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benduover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Benduover from controlling successfully.
Benduover with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benduover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benduover manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##ES#
Benduover has his feet on Williams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benduover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Benduover's shoulder, as Benduover tries to avoid the shot.
Benduover misses with a body shot.
Brutus Benduover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benduover throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Benduover misses the shot to the body.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benduover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Benduover looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Benduover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
Benduover won't allow Williams to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benduover wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Benduover working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Benduover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brutus Benduover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benduover looking for a sweep. Not yet Benduover, not yet.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benduover struggling a bit here.
Benduover is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benduover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brutus Benduover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Benduover.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Benduover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams is not content to let Benduover control the position.
Benduover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Williams gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Benduover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benduover working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing that Benduover has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams controlling the position for now.
Williams is pressing down on Benduover's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benduover tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard. #T1#
Benduover wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Benduover is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Benduover defends easily.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams pulls Benduover in close to his closed guard and prevents Benduover from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benduover's guard. #REVB##T2#
Benduover keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Benduover has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams wants to control from the top but Benduover keeps moving.
Benduover is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Benduover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Benduover works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benduover wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Benduover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Benduover pushes his legs off easily.
Benduover sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Williams working for a triangle but Benduover defends it easily.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benduover is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Williams 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.
Benduover is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benduover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Williams has his foot on Benduover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benduover works his way back into a safe position though.
Nathan Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benduover works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benduover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benduover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Benduover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benduover 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Benduover!
Brutus Benduover was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 67
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Benduover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Abrams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Benduover misses with a combination
and Abrams counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Abrams gets caught napping as Benduover dives in and scores a takedown. Abrams manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abrams trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Benduover has gone for a leg lock! Abrams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benduover's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Benduover is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Abrams presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Benduover will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abrams up against the cage.
Abrams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Benduover has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Abrams is trying to keep an underhook but Benduover manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Abrams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Benduover lands a nice looking body shot.
Abrams looks winded!#KD#
Benduover drops Abrams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abrams looks back up at him and smiles so Benduover waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Abrams is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Abrams has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benduover finds Abrams's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Abrams flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Benduover lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Abrams will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Benduover!
Brutus Benduover was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brutus Benduover and Moloch Madakassan. Benduover comes to the cage accompanied by Sober. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brutus Benduover! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moloch Madakassan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Madakassan moves into the clinch successfully.
Benduover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benduover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Madakassan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Madakassan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benduover counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Madakassan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Benduover (4) vs (0) Madakassan
Madakassan wants to control but Benduover postures up.
Benduover controls the position from side control.
Benduover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madakassan keeps working.
Benduover working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan is not content to let Benduover control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madakassan struggling a bit here.
Benduover working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madakassan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Madakassan wants to improve his position but Benduover is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Benduover has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Madakassan trying to control but Benduover postures up.
Madakassan is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan tries to roll over but Benduover keeps him under control.
Madakassan is refusing to be controlled, as Benduover sits in half guard.
Madakassan is defending against the submission attempts here by Benduover.
Benduover is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madakassan is just riding it out for now. Benduover eventually gives up the hold.
Benduover prevents Madakassan from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benduover is looking to stall here but Madakassan recovers full guard.
Benduover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Madakassan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benduover has Madakassan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (4) vs (2) Madakassan
Madakassan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Benduover keeps moving.
Benduover managing to control the position.
Madakassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Benduover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benduover is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benduover has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (6) vs (2) Madakassan
Benduover wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
Benduover is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Madakassan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Madakassan is looking for a triangle but Benduover pushes his legs off easily.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benduover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Madakassan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (6) vs (4) Madakassan
Madakassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Madakassan is looking to take a break and control but Benduover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madakassan in particular looking to stall.
Madakassan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benduover! Score +3 for passing guard: Benduover (6) vs (7) Madakassan
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan tries to control but Benduover wriggling away.
Benduover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benduover is working hard here to advance position.
Madakassan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Benduover turns into him and now he's in Madakassan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (8) vs (7) Madakassan
Benduover wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is trying to control the position but Benduover postures up.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is trying to control the position but Benduover postures up.
Benduover trying to control but Madakassan is working from the bottom.
Benduover slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benduover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Madakassan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benduover has Madakassan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (8) vs (9) Madakassan
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Benduover keeps moving.
Madakassan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Benduover manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Madakassan has Benduover in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (10) vs (9) Madakassan
Benduover wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benduover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Madakassan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Madakassan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benduover (10) vs (11) Madakassan
Madakassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Benduover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benduover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benduover is trying to control the position but Madakassan postures up.
Madakassan passes Benduover's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to work for an arm triangle but Benduover is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benduover wants to improve his position but Madakassan is controlling well.
Madakassan trying to mount his opponent but Benduover defends it.
Benduover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benduover is defending against the submission attempts here by Madakassan.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benduover keeps working.
Benduover has a hand on Madakassan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Madakassan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Benduover (10) vs (14) Madakassan
Madakassan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Madakassan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benduover sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Madakassan seems content to control.
Madakassan wants to pass to mount but Benduover is defending the position.
Madakassan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madakassan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Benduover defend it? Madakassan steps over the head and cranks it - Benduover is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Madakassan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moloch Madakassan!
An out of breath Moloch Madakassan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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