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Event:
StrikeForce Union #59
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
MacReady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that MacReady has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mandanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacReady lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacReady is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacReady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Mandanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mandanda lands with a right hand.
Mandanda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut.
Mandanda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandanda misses with a two punch combination.
MacReady ducks under a wild hook from Mandanda.
Mandanda tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacReady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mandanda somewhat.#T1#
Mandanda throws a looping overhand right but MacReady ducks down to avoid it.
MacReady throws an off balance right hand
and Mandanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacReady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandanda.
Mandanda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mandanda lands a jab to the nose.
Mandanda throws a nice looking combination but MacReady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
MacReady gets a clinch.
Mandanda wants to break free but MacReady has control.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandanda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacReady displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mandanda up against the cage.
Mandanda wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacReady lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Mandanda tries to pull guard but MacReady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacReady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandanda can't break the clinch.
Mandanda blocks a body shot from MacReady.
MacReady lands an uppercut.
Mandanda is pushing MacReady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacReady working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacReady lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacReady throws a head punch that misses.
MacReady is leaning against Mandanda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Mandanda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacReady walks away with a smile on his face. Mandanda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
RJ MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Mandanda.
Mandanda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacReady.
Mandanda throws a jab but it's blocked by MacReady.
MacReady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacReady shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacReady moves out of range of the strikes.
MacReady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacReady misses with a hook
and Mandanda counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandanda tries to move into range but MacReady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandanda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
MacReady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mandanda, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
MacReady dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MacReady misses with a body punch.
Mandanda prevents a body shot from MacReady. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacReady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacReady.
Mandanda blocks an uppercut.
Mandanda blocking some punches.
Mandanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacReady using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mandanda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacReady letting Mandanda take a breather here.
Mandanda blocks a body shot from MacReady.
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 RJ MacReady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on RJ MacReady's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mandanda misses with a straight left.
Arthur Mandanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Mandanda.
A jab lands there for MacReady.
MacReady slips under a jab from Mandanda.
MacReady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandanda misses with a double jab
enabling MacReady to counter with a crisp jab.
MacReady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
MacReady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacReady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for MacReady to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacReady avoiding damage.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mandanda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacReady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mandanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacReady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from MacReady as the two fighters clinch.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacReady lands with a left to the head.
MacReady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Mandanda.
RJ MacReady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mandanda is looking to control MacReady's arms but MacReady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mandanda has his back to the cage.
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Mandanda.
MacReady misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
MacReady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mandanda prevents it.
Mandanda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandanda blocking some punches.
Mandanda tries to circle away but MacReady has him pinned against the cage.
MacReady swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacReady.
MacReady tries to throw a body punch but Mandanda avoids it by throwing MacReady back against the cage.
Mandanda is trying to force a seperation but MacReady has the dominant position.
MacReady stalling in the clinch.
MacReady lands with a right to the head. #T3#
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Mandanda.
MacReady lands a shoulder strike.
Mandanda is trying to drag MacReady to the mat but MacReady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from MacReady.
MacReady is trying to drag Mandanda to the mat but Mandanda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mandanda letting MacReady take a breather here.
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Mandanda.
#T4#
MacReady scores with a shot to the side of Mandanda's head.
MacReady lands with a short shot to the head.
MacReady lands with a short shot to the head.
MacReady lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacReady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mandanda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ MacReady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from MacReady - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by MacReady.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacReady takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacReady gets through Mandanda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacReady lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ MacReady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on RJ MacReady's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nice shot by Mandanda.
Mandanda shoots in for a takedown but MacReady shows good takedown defense.
MacReady leaves Mandanda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacReady throwing a counter right hand but Mandanda manages to avoid it.
MacReady is looking to chop away at Mandanda's legs.
Mandanda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mandanda fails with the takedown.
RJ MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Mandanda.
MacReady throws out a powerful jab.
Mandanda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacReady throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Despite the aggression on Mandanda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacReady throws an overhand right that drops Mandanda like a sack of potatoes! MacReady dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ MacReady!
RJ MacReady is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, RJ MacReady stared into the camera and said 'Who wants some!! I'm ready to take on this damn division. Flamethrower in hand if I have to.'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #58
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Mandanda throws out a loose jab but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kullervo lands a lovely overhand right.
Mandanda throws a combination. Kullervo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo lands a head shot.
Kullervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kullervo misses with a head kick.
Mandanda misses with a left hand
and Kullervo counters with a low kick, right behind Mandanda 's knee.
Mandanda throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mandanda loads up on a big right hand but Kullervo slips the punch.
Kullervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mandanda with a body shot.
Mandanda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kullervo swivels and escapes.
Kullervo jabs at Mandanda's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kullervo.
Mandanda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullervo manages to avoid it.
Kullervo lands a jab to Mandanda's midsection.#T1#
Mandanda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kullervo.
Kullervo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mandanda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mandanda is breathing heavily.
Mandanda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kullervo defends well and Mandanda ends up having to push Kullervo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kullervo as Mandanda shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Mandanda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Kullervo as he connects with a hook.
Kalle Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kullervo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mandanda drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kullervo follows Mandanda to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #57
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Mandanda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mandanda.
Mandanda misses with a few strikes there.
Mandanda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandanda misses with a double jab
and Mandanda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Boitsov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandanda to the mat! Mandanda manages to get full guard.
Boitsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandanda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boitsov pushing down on Mandanda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Boitsov is trying to work for a kimura but Mandanda is defending well.
#T1#
Mandanda trying to control from the bottom.
Mandanda wants to improve his position but Boitsov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Boitsov is looking for a kimura here.
Boitsov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandanda wants to improve his position but Boitsov is controlling well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Boitsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mandanda is not content to let Boitsov control the position.
Mandanda is looking to improve his position.
Boitsov is pressing down on Mandanda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mandanda is holding on for now.
Mandanda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boitsov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mandanda's thigh. Mandanda counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Boitsov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mandanda keeping moving, preventing Boitsov from controlling successfully.
Boitsov stays in close to Mandanda's body and controls the position.
Mandanda is trying to control the position but Boitsov postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boitsov looking to sit in guard and control but Mandanda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Boitsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Mandanda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Mandanda trying to control the position from guard on top but Boitsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandanda is really struggling to control Boitsov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mandanda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Boitsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandanda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mandanda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mandanda trying to control the position from guard on top but Boitsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boitsov managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandanda passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitry Boitsov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boitsov misses with a hook. Mandanda ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Boitsov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandanda to the mat! Mandanda manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Mandanda is looking for a triangle but Boitsov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mandanda working for a triangle but Boitsov defends it easily.
Boitsov won't allow Mandanda to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mandanda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boitsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boitsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mandanda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boitsov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mandanda being controlled here, momentarily.
Boitsov wants to pass the guard but Mandanda is keeping the position.
Boitsov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Mandanda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boitsov is aware though and is defending well.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Mandanda keeps moving.
Mandanda looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandanda can't keep his opponent in guard - Boitsov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mandanda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boitsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandanda pulls Boitsov in close to his closed guard and prevents Boitsov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mandanda looking for a sweep. Not yet Mandanda, not yet.
Boitsov trying to control but Mandanda is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good exchange - Boitsov coming out on top.#T3#
Boitsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mandanda throws a shot from downtown. Boitsov moves away and avoids it.
Boitsov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mandanda defends it well.
Some wild striking there from Mandanda.
Mandanda slips a jab from Boitsov.#TD2#
Mandanda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boitsov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mandanda is looking to sweep but instead, Boitsov has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Boitsov is looking to take a break and control but Mandanda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boitsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Boitsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mandanda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mandanda is refusing to be controlled, as Boitsov sits in half guard.
Mandanda trying to control here.
Boitsov moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandanda manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Boitsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Mandanda dives in and scores a takedown into Boitsov's guard.#SUB2#
Boitsov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandanda passes into side control.
Boitsov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Mandanda has hold of Boitsov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boitsov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boitsov regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov wants to control but Mandanda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandanda wants to take a breather but Boitsov is having none of it. #SUB#
Mandanda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Mandanda is looking to take a break and control but Boitsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boitsov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mandanda is tapping! Great win for Boitsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitry Boitsov!
A victorious Dmitry Boitsov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladiators 15 Ralph v Arthur
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Gardner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mandanda scores with a one two! Gardner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gardner.
Gardner is struggling to control the position.
Gardner stalls.
Mandanda tries to score a body lock takedown but Gardner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mandanda blocks a body shot from Gardner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Gardner.
Mandanda tries to break the clinch but Gardner is controlling the position.
Mandanda is trying to pull guard but Gardner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gardner lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Gardner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mandanda up against the cage.
Mandanda is trying to force a seperation but Gardner has the dominant position.
Gardner tries to work over Mandanda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardner swings for the body but Mandanda moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Gardner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gardner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ralph Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandanda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mandanda slips under a jab.
Gardner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mandanda in his tracks.
Gardner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandanda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2##CL#
Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gardner.
Gardner lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gardner.
Gardner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Gardner.
Gardner tries to work over Mandanda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandanda prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandanda controls his hands.
#T3#
Gardner works on Mandanda's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gardner.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gardner presses Mandanda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gardner prevents Mandanda from breaking the clinch.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Mandanda controls the action.
Gardner tries to work over Mandanda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mandanda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandanda avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Despite the aggression on Mandanda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gardner cracks Mandanda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Gardner slips a jab and a cross from Mandanda.
Gardner sizes up Mandanda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Gardner. Beautiful body shot.
Ralph Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandanda walks into a straight right hand from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Gardner finds it's target.#ROC#
Mandanda is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner drops Mandanda with a huge uppercut! Mandanda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gardner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Gardner!
Ralph Gardner retains his light heavyweight title!
Ralph Gardner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Gladiators 9
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mandanda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mandanda is trying to work for a kimura but Drakov is defending well.
Mandanda uses his free foot to push down on Drakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drakov.
Drakov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drakov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandanda winds up and cracks Drakov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mandanda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandanda is pressing down on Drakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drakov is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandanda trying to control the action but Drakov is working from the bottom.
Drakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drakov has his foot on Mandanda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandanda works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Drakov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandanda tries to free his leg and advance position but Drakov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandanda passes into half guard.
#T2#
Mandanda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drakov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mandanda is working for a kimura but Drakov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Mandanda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov is refusing to be controlled, as Mandanda sits in half guard. #T3#
Well, if Mandanda 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mandanda lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mandanda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drakov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Drakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mandanda.
Drakov trying to control but Mandanda postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mandanda is trying to control. Drakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mandanda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandanda is trying to control. Drakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov won't allow Mandanda to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Mandanda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drakov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mandanda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drakov scrambles back to his feet.
Drakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mandanda as he avoids it easily.
Mandanda dodges the punch combination from Drakov.
#TD2#
Mandanda shoots in and bounces Drakov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mandanda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandanda trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drakov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mandanda slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mandanda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Mandanda is looking to advance position but Drakov won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mandanda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drakov scores with a few weak punches.
Mandanda moves into full mount! Drakov won't be happy about that!
Drakov is looking to improve his position but Mandanda isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mandanda looking to control but Drakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Drakov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mandanda.
Drakov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drakov is looking to improve his position but Mandanda isn't that keen on the idea.
Mandanda tries to control but Drakov wriggling away.
Drakov regains half guard.
Drakov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Mandanda is trying to control. Drakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mandanda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drakov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mandanda working Drakov over with strikes.
Drakov tries to get to full guard but Mandanda has control of the leg.
Mandanda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mandanda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drakov is refusing to be controlled, as Mandanda sits in half guard.
Mandanda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mandanda trying to mount his opponent but Drakov defends it. #T4#
Mandanda prevents Drakov from improving his position.
Mandanda is looking to take a break and control but Drakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandanda is pressing down on Drakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drakov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandanda pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drakov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mandanda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drakov is pressing down on Mandanda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Mandanda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Drakov is looking to clinch but Mandanda is avoiding it.
Mandanda just misses with a punch to the body.
Drakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandanda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandanda! But no joy.
Drakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandanda.
Drakov misses with a takedown
and Mandanda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drakov thinking.
Drakov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mandanda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandanda.
Drakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandanda tests Drakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Drakov misses with a takedown
and Mandanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Mandanda. Those never looked like landing.
Mandanda misses with the combination.
Drakov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilli Drakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drakov throws a right and a left that Mandanda avoids nicely.
Mandanda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drakov momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Mandanda. Those never looked like landing.
Vasilli Drakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandanda connects with a nice looking jab.
Drakov closes the distance but Mandanda moves to the side
and Mandanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD2#
Mandanda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drakov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drakov is looking to regain half guard here but Mandanda keeps moving and retains side control.
Drakov sneaks back into half guard.
Mandanda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arthur Mandanda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drakov punching from the bottom.
Drakov is staying active underneath Mandanda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drakov tries to roll over but Mandanda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mandanda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandanda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Drakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mandanda moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drakov.#SUB2#
Mandanda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drakov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drakov is looking for a sweep.
Mandanda takes a little break here. Drakov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Mandanda swings around for an armbar but Drakov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mandanda's guard.#T4#
Mandanda keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Mandanda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drakov with a nice head shot there.
Mandanda keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mandanda has an active guard here but Drakov has managed to pass into half guard.
Drakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandanda keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Mandanda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mandanda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Mandanda!
Arthur Mandanda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Gladiators 7
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Mandanda lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Angar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angar misses with a head kick.
Mandanda slips under a jab.
Angar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Angar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Angar misses with a left hand
and Mandanda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Angar stuffs the takedown.
Angar misses the jab.
Angar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mandanda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good shot there by Mandanda.
Artimus Angar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandanda missing with a left hand there. Angar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandanda scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Mandanda finds it's target.
Mandanda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Angar misses with a double jab
and Mandanda counters with a left to the body.
Mandanda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Mandanda looks to land a combination but Angar avoids it well.
Mandanda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Angar counters with a straight right hand.
Angar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mandanda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Angar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Mandanda.
Mandanda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angar moves forwards but Mandanda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Angar throws a head kick that misses
and Mandanda counters with a left and a right that stings Angar.
Mandanda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Angar. That one must have hurt.
Mandanda slips a jab and a cross from Angar.
Angar throws a right hand that Mandanda ducks under and follows up with a left that Mandanda also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandanda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Angar.
Mandanda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Angar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mandanda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Angar rather than just go for the knockout.
Angar throws a combination. Mandanda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
No joy there for Mandanda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Angar.
Mandanda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angar defending well as Mandanda loads up on a big left hand.
Angar with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Angar. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Mandanda. Those never looked like landing.
Angar slips a jab from Mandanda.
Mandanda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandanda dodges the punch combination from Angar.
Angar throws a head kick that misses.
Angar misses with a double jab
and Mandanda counters with a three punch combo that has Angar backing up. Angar nods at Mandanda to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
A jab from Angar finds it's way through Mandanda's defenses.
Angar throws a series of punches but Mandanda moves out of range.
Angar walks into a stiff left hand from Mandanda.
Mandanda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mandanda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mandanda fails to land with a series of punches.
Angar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Angar throws a head kick but Mandanda moves out of range.
Mandanda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angar doesn't seem bothered though.
Mandanda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mandanda avoids the body shot from Angar.
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!
Mandanda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandanda scores with a sloppy right hand. Angar should have avoided that one.
Angar throws a head kick but Mandanda moves out of range.
#T4#
Angar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mandanda.
Angar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandanda.
Angar swings widly with a right hand
and Mandanda counters with a stiff right hand.
Artimus Angar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Angar misses.
Mandanda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Mandanda! Angar is backing up but he can't get away as Mandanda lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Angar and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arthur Mandanda!
Arthur Mandanda spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 4
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mandanda scores with the left hand. Mann knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Carter Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann throws a one two combo.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Mandanda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mann swinging wildly here.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann swinging wildly here.
Mann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Mandanda drops Mann with a left right combo! Mandanda follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Mann is rocked!
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Mandanda tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
Mann being controlled for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Mandanda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mann is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mandanda yanks on the arm and Mann is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mandanda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Mandanda!
After the fight, Arthur Mandanda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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