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Event:
Empire: Cage Wars 2
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
North manages to get an easy takedown there - catching I Pivo on his heels. He'll look to pass I Pivo's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
I Pivo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead North passes into half guard.
North working the head and body with strikes.
I Pivo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
I Pivo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but North scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
North maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! I Pivo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but North has cracked it and I Pivo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by North!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles North!
The defeated Nico I Pivo had this to say: 'fuck,I can beat him'. |
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Event:
Empire: Cage Wars
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Pivo closes the distance and clinches up with North, looking for a takedown. I Pivo pushes North against the cage but North circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
North unleashes a big counter combination but I Pivo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
North drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
I Pivo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
I Pivo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
I Pivo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
North stalling. #T1#
North looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks I Pivo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
North stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows I Pivo to get to his feet.
Good exchange - North coming out on top.
I Pivo moves to clinch but North breaks away
and North counters with a left and a right that stings I Pivo.
I Pivo has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and North counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by North.
North just leaning against I Pivo, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from North.
#BC2#
North's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
I Pivo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
I Pivo fails with the takedown#CL2#
and North moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico I Pivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
North successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
North is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. I Pivo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
North's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
North stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
North pulls I Pivo into guard.
I Pivo trying to stand up but can't free himself from North's guard.#SUB2#
North is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! I Pivo has his hands clasped together but North extends and breaks I Pivo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by North.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles North!
Nico I Pivo spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck,I can beat him'. |
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Event:
CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miles North (ranked 2551 p4p, 302 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 1995 p4p, 252 weight class). 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Miles North! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Priest rushes North and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics North uses from the top position.
North works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
North is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
Priest is trying is best to control the position here.
North is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
North prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
Priest working a defensive guard but North manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: North (3) vs (0) Priest
That's one minute gone in the round.
North working away.
Priest regains half guard.
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest is trying to control but North manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: North (6) vs (0) Priest
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
North moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Priest has worked his arm free - good work by Priest!
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked North off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: North (6) vs (4) Priest
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and North manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: North (8) vs (4) Priest
North passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: North (11) vs (4) Priest
Priest is not content to let North control the position.
North tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no North has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.
North trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on North's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Priest tries to roll over but North keeps him under control.
North wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest gets back to full guard.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Priest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
North trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to keep North in close.
North advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: North (14) vs (4) Priest
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.
North is staying tight to Priest's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
North trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
North 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 Priest's shoulder. That is not cool.
North looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Priest prevents North from moving into mount.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
North is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
North prevents Priest from improving his position.
North is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is defending against the submission attempts here by North.
North prevents Priest from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is not content to let North control the position.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but North is very close to passing his half guard.
North is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
North is working for a kimura but Priest is defending it quite comfortably.
Priest moves into full guard.
North is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. North doesn't defend quickly enough and Priest has managed to lock this one up! Can North escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Priest on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Judas Priest!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest 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:
CACC 15
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miles North (ranked 2274 p4p, 264 weight class) and Chris Fda (ranked 2416 p4p, 278 weight class). Fda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hate Me Now. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Miles North! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chris Fda!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
North shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fda's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: North (2) vs (0) Fda
Fda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fda keeping full guard, as North tries to pass.
Fda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and North defends well.
North trying to control but Fda is working from the bottom.
Fda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. North gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North trying to control but Fda is working from the bottom.
Fda is trying to control the position but North postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Fda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North's corner is telling him to maintain position.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fda looking to control but North passes into half guard.
Fda trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
North is looking for a kimura but Fda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for North to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
North seems to be working for a kimura but Fda defends the submission attempt.
North is controlling the pace.
North is working for a submission of some sort.
Fda actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North is pressing down on Fda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fda is holding on for now.
North is looking for a kimura here.
North controlling the action here.
Fda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fda tries to get to full guard but North has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda looking for submissions off his back.
North is trying to control the action in half guard but Fda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
North stalling away here and it's allowed Fda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
North wants to control from the top but Fda keeps moving.
North sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fda's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
North wants to free his trapped foot but Fda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
North wants to control but Fda is keeping him busy.
Fda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
North is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Fda has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Fda! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Fda!
Chris Fda gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miles North (ranked 2002 p4p, 250 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1762 p4p, 228 weight class). Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vito Mazzini enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miles North! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
North gets caught flat footed, as Mazzini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: North (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Mazzini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: North (0) vs (5) Mazzini
North seems a little lost for a moment, as Mazzini dominates the positioning.
North is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
North gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North moves into full guard.
North is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazzini is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard.
North keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
North moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but North is keeping the position.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is pushing down on North's leg trying to pass to half guard. North is fighting to maintain full guard but Mazzini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mazzini tries to pass to full mount but North defends it.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.
North is trying to get back to full guard.
North trying to hold on to Mazzini's head to control him but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for North! Score +3 for passing guard: North (0) vs (8) Mazzini
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mazzini looking to control but North is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
North is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mazzini has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: North (0) vs (11) Mazzini
North tries to break free.
North is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mazzini gets his way!
Mazzini tries to get the hooks in deep but North pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North is trying to break free.
North is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzini looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
North turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: North (2) vs (11) Mazzini
Mazzini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzini wants to control but North passes easily into half guard.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
North is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
North trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
North is looking to pass into half guard but Mazzini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mazzini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: North (2) vs (13) Mazzini
North is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazzini is aware though and is defending well.
North wants to improve his position but instead Mazzini has moved into half guard.
Mazzini is looking to stall here but North recovers full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: North (2) vs (16) Mazzini
North is looking to reverse the position.
Mazzini trying to control the position but North is working away.
North struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
North tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mazzini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazzini staying calm.
Mazzini trying to control the position but North is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
North is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazzini trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
North sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: North (2) vs (19) Mazzini
North tries to buck Mazzini off but Mazzini is having none of it.
North prevents Mazzini from moving into mount.
North gets back to half guard.
North is looking for a sweep. Mazzini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
North looking for subs from the bottom but Mazzini mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: North (2) vs (22) Mazzini
Mazzini fails to move to back control.
North is trying desperately to improve position.
North is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action.
North really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but instead North manages to regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
North is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
North slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. North is keeping the position for now.
Mazzini trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. North swivels though and keeps the full guard.
North wants to sweep here but Mazzini controlling him for the moment.
North wants to hit a switch here but Mazzini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for North there! Score +3 for passing guard: North (2) vs (25) Mazzini
North is looking to get to half guard.
Mazzini looking to control but North is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
North is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mazzini locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! North is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Mazzini!
During a confident post fight interview, Vito Mazzini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1#
North misses with the combination.
Ragnaar wants to counter the offense by North and move into the clinch position.
North ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
North misses with a low kick.
North fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
North gets a takedown into half guard.
Ragnaar wants to control but North is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ragnaar is looking to escape.#T1#
Ragnaar gets back to full guard.
North looking to pass the guard.
North makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnaar striking off his back but it's not causing North any problems.
Ragnaar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
North postures up in Ragnaar's guard and throws a big left but Ragnaar blocks it.
North postures up.
North working some strikes from top position.
North 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.
Ragnaar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in North's guard. #REVB##T2#
Ragnaar trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnaar tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard.
Ragnaar looking to sit in guard and control but North gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ragnaar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ragnaar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and North defends well.
North postures up in Ragnaar's guard and throws a big left but Ragnaar blocks it.
North passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ragnaar tries to buck North off but North is having none of it.#T3#
Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ragnaar is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
North cracks Ragnaar with a big right hand but Ragnaar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnaar prevents North from moving into mount.
North landing strikes.
North in side control lands a decent elbow.
I wouldn't like to be where Ragnaar is right now.
Ragnaar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, North asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
North scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ragnaar to see if he's OK.
Ragnaar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but North is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
North prevents Ragnaar from getting the reversal.
North in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ragnaar wants to hold on but North pushes him away.
Ragnaar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnaar tries to hold on but North postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that round.
That's time! North's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
North throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnaar's shoulder, as Ragnaar tries to avoid the shot.
North misses with a wild combination.
North throws a combination that misses
and Ragnaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
North tries a head kick but it misses.
North swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ragnaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
North lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ragnaar cracks the inside of North's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that half lands.
North is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnaar can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North looks to land a right hand but Ragnaar moved out of range.#T1#
The fighters circling - North throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt North.
North doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ragnaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
North shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ragnaar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ragnaar has momentary wrist control but North slips an elbow through the middle.
North landing some decent shots from guard.
North landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnaar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
North keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.#SUB2#
Ragnaar looking for a guillotine here but North defends easily.
Ragnaar has control of North's left arm, preventing North from doing any damage.
North cracks Ragnaar with a solid left hand.
Ragnaar keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
Ragnaar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Ragnaar wants to sweep here but North controlling him for the moment.
North working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnaar keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
North scoring with some ground and pound.
Ragnaar 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.
North postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
North is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ragnaar trying to control the position here.
North in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ragnaar trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from North.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnaar.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from North. Ragnaar shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
North dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragnaar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from North does no damage.
Ragnaar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to North's calf.
Ragnaar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to North's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by North.
North swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnaar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to North's calf.
Ragnaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. North checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar thumps North with a low kick.
Ragnaar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. North manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by North misses
and Ragnaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
North shoots for a double leg takedown but Ragnaar sprawls well. He's pushed North's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragnaar tries a quick counter leg kick but North is wise to it.
North closes the distance and clinches up with Ragnaar, looking for a takedown. North pushes Ragnaar against the cage but Ragnaar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnaar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
North moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnaar.
North dives in and grabs Ragnaar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnaar pushes down on North's head and hops out.
North is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnaar tries a head kick but it misses.
North throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the body.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnaar prevents the takedown attempt.
North is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnaar to keep the fight standing.
Ragnaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nils Ragnaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
North jumps guard and drags Ragnaar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnaar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnaar wants to stand but North has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
North can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ragnaar controls the pace.#SUB#
North escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnaar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ragnaar postures up in North's guard and throws a big left but North blocks it. #T3#
Ragnaar throws an elbow that misses. North uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ragnaar's guard. Nice move by North!#REVR#
North landing some decent shots from guard.
North passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ragnaar is looking for a sweep.
Miles North is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
North wants to control but Ragnaar is keeping him busy.
Ragnaar is trying to control North's posture but North avoids it. #T4#
North working the head and body with strikes.
Ragnaar has one of North's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
North connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ragnaar some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnaar is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Ragnaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think North has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles North!
Miles North decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Spartan lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Spartan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming North to the mat! North manages to get full guard.
North has a closed guard, preventing Spartan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spartan trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spartan 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.
North looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Spartan. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from North. No joy for Spartan on that attempt.
North throws a front kick that sends Spartan stumbling back into the cage.
North shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spartan as he jumps to the side.
Spartan swinging wildly here.
North feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
Spartan dives in for a single leg takedown but North sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
North looking to score a takedown here. Spartan is defending well but North drives through and ends up in Spartan's guard.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spartan looking to control.
North with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spartan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Spartan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
North is looking for a sweep. Spartan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spartan not doing much here.
North has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. North knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
North is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spartan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
North looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
North looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spartan works his way into side control.
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but North is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
North is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spartan off and has taken his back!
North lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Spartan.
North gets his hands free as Spartan looks to control. #T4#
Will North go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
North doesn't have the hooks in and Spartan manages to turn into his guard.
Spartan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spartan wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
North pulls Spartan in to control the position.
Spartan wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Spartan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because North is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spartan stands and throws North's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
North looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spartan is fending him off so far but North persists. Nope, Spartan circles away and we're back to standing.
North leaves Spartan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spartan digs a good hook to North's body.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
North throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spartan.
Spartan throws a right and a left that North avoids nicely.
Spartan looks to land a combination but North avoids it well. #CL#
Spartan drives through and clinches with North against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartan.#TD2#
North jumps guard.
#SUB#
Spartan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but North is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Spartan got a little sloppy there for a moment and North has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spartan has managed to get both his arms back between North's legs - danger averted.
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
North is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spartan is fighting to break North's control of his arms but North is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spartan wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Spartan is pushing down on North's leg trying to pass to half guard. North is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
North is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartan wants to take a breather but North is having none of it.
Spartan is pressing down on North's thigh, looking to free his foot. North is holding on for now.
North is staying active underneath Spartan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
North wants to improve his position but Spartan is controlling well.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
Spartan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under North.
Spartan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
North throws a leg kick that misses.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. North was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan is looking to clinch but North is avoiding it.
North keeps Spartan at a distance using the push kick.
Spartan tries to clinch there but North circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from North, right into the meat.
Spartan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from North, right into the meat.
Spartan wants to clinch up but North keeps it at a distance.
Spartan tries to clinch up#TD2#
and North counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
North throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
North drops an elbow to the side of Spartan's head. #T4#
Spartan is trying to maintain the position but North is very close to passing his half guard.
North scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
North wants to pass the guard but Spartan is defending well.
Miles North has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartan wants to control but North is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but North scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spartan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from North.
Spartan is positioning himself well to prevent North advancing to mount.
North content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
North is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. North eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spartan has his hands clasped together around North's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Spartan wants to clinch up but North keeps it at a distance.
North throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
North misses with a wild body shot.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by North.
Spartan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spartan swings for the body but North moves out of range.
Spartan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spartan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
North uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartan.
#CL#
Spartan pushes North up against the cage in a clinch.
North tries to pull guard but Spartan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spartan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spartan throws a right and a left that North avoids nicely. #CL#
Spartan rushes North and presses him up against the cage.
North tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spartan smiles and moves away.
North chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
North circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Spartan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spartan is trying to control the action in half guard but North is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spartan stalling away here and it's allowed North to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. North swivels though and keeps the full guard.
North working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
North has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Spartan doesn't defend quickly enough and North has managed to lock this one up! Can Spartan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to North on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miles North!
Miles North decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AFC #23
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Grieg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grieg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
North walks into a left hand.
North needs to keep his hands up - Grieg had a free shot at his head there.
North throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Grieg closes the distance and pushes North back into the cage.
Grieg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grieg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grieg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grieg tries to work over North's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
North is trying to pull guard but Grieg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
North on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
North fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grieg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North tries to pull guard but Grieg holds him up against the cage and eventually North drops back down to his feet.
Edvard Grieg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles North.
North is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Nice body punch from Grieg.
North is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grieg to keep the fight standing.
North is working for takedown but Grieg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grieg lands a right hand.
Grieg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
North goes for a takedown attempt but Grieg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grieg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
North tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grieg scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Grieg.#TD2#
North scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grieg gets back to full guard.
North working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
North postures up in Grieg's guard and throws a big left but Grieg blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grieg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
North stopping the sweep attempt from Grieg.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
North trying to control but Grieg is working from the bottom.
Grieg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grieg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
North lands a couple of decent looking shots.
North with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grieg lands some strikes from the bottom.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grieg doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Grieg wants to sweep here but North controlling him for the moment.
Grieg is working hard here to advance position.
North with a nice head shot there.
Grieg keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
Grieg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
North connects with a couple of short punches.
Grieg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
North scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
North chips away with some ground and pound.
Grieg trying to strike off his back.
North trying to control but Grieg is working from the bottom.
North preventing the sweep.
North has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grieg punching from the bottom.
Grieg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
North works a leg free and moves into half guard.
North landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grieg is trying to get back to full guard.
North is looking to take a break and control but Grieg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
North scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grieg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
North scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
North wants to control but Grieg is keeping him busy.
North looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grieg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grieg tries to roll over but North keeps him under control.
Grieg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Grieg is looking for a sweep. North is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
North is keen to just control but Grieg is a slippery customer.
Grieg connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Grieg is not content to let North control the position.
North prevents Grieg from improving his position.
North lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North prevents Grieg from improving his position.
North trying to control the pace.
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 Edvard Grieg will probably get the nod.
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#
North misses with a body kick.
Miles North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
North plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from North. Grieg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grieg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Grieg.
Grieg throws a head kick that misses.
North slips under a jab from Grieg.
North with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Grieg counters by moving into the clinch.
North blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Grieg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grieg is working North over against the cage.#BC2#
North breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
North throws a leg kick #TD#
and Grieg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
North working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grieg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grieg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grieg won't allow North to sweep him here. #T1#
North wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grieg postures up and lands a big shot to North's brow.
Miles North has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
North looking for a guillotine here but Grieg defends easily.
Grieg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as North works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grieg lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
North is rocked!
Grieg gets to his feet and stands over North, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! North felt that one! Grieg unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save North from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edvard Grieg!
After winning the bout, Edvard Grieg 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:
AFC #19
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
North throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
North displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
North throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
North throws a nice outside leg kick.
North looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie throws a hook but North blocks it.
North looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
North avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on North. That did some damage!
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches North on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from North misses the target.
A combination from North does no damage.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
North throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands with a nice body punch. #T1##TD#
North scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
North tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no North has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks North politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. North prefers to stall for the moment though.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of North.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as North dominates the positioning.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
North working away.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
North creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
North tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no North has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
North throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from North'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
North misses with the ground and pound.
North lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Gracie holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as North controls the position.
North working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Gracie is letting North control him for a moment.
North working away.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with North. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
North scores with punches from side control.
North misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
North 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.
Gracie wants to control but North postures up.
North in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
North controls the position.
Check out the look on North's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
North trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie parries the strikes from North easily there. North is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
North working the body and head with strikes.
North in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
North trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
North has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
North landing strikes, looking to finish!
North landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
North trying to control but he's not successful this time.
North landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
North chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Renato Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
North steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by North there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
North lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from North misses the target.
Gracie follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
North gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that North was not able to check.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
North lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
North shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
North gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Miles North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but North moved out of range nicely.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
North dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on North's head and hops out.#T2#
North has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
North moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie lands with a cross.
North shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but North uses good head movement to avoid it.
North throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Renato Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
North throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but North moved away.
North fails with a takedown attempt.
North throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
North misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie punishes North's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks North right on the button. North goes down! Gracie follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gracie gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Gracie!
A very excited looking Renato Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AFC #14
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
North throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chernishev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but North checks it well.
North connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that North has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
North lands with a kick to the temple. Chernishev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
North shoots in looking for a takedown. Chernishev tries to sprawl out of it but North keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chernishev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
North shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but North avoids it easily.
A big right from North misses.
North doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
North takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chernishev works North's body with a nice hook.
North connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
North tries to land a front kick but Chernishev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
North shoots in looking for a takedown but Chernishev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing North's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chernishev slips a straight right by North.
North swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernishev looks to land a left hand but North moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chernishev 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.
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
North gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernishev.
North loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
North misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for North!
Chernishev working away.
Chernishev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chernishev taking a breather here.
North manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
North looking for submissions off his back.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but North is having none of it. #T2#
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through North's hands, connecting with North's forehead.
Chernishev wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
Chernishev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
North gets full guard.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
North is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
North is trying to work for a kimura but Chernishev is defending well.
North looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernishev works his way to full guard. Good work.
North stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.#T3#
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
North wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells North's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North stands up over Chernishev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
North trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
North trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
North landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells North's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
North lands a couple of digs.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
Chernishev is trying to keep North in close.
#T4#
North lands a couple of decent looking shots.
North is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
North trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
North landing some decent shots from guard.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernishev is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
North throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Miles North will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chernishev is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
North bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chernishev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but North wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernishev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chernishev tries to get to full guard but North has control of the leg.
North is thwarting Chernishev's attempts to control the position.
North is nestled in close to Chernishev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
North scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chernishev taking some punishment here, with North in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev trying to control here.
Ground and pound from North.
Chernishev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
North throws a big elbow that misses.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.
North lands a couple of digs.
North throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
North postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
North 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.
North slips nicely into half guard.
North takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev is not content to let North control the position.
Chernishev wants to control but North is keeping busy.
#T2#
Chernishev wants to improve his position but North is controlling well.
North not doing much here.
Chernishev is trying to get back to full guard.
North sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chernishev defending well though.
Chernishev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
North looking to sit in guard and control but Chernishev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Chernishev postures up and lands a big shot to North's brow.
North tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
North is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard. #SUB#
North is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chernishev frees his head nicely. Oh but North has switched to an armbar! Chernishev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Miles North!
An out of breath Miles North 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:
AFC #11
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Boly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. North manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miles North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North throws a wild body kick that Boly sees coming a mile off.
North looks to land a body kick but Boly moved away.
North throws a leg kick but Boly moved away.
North throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Boly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cheese Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Boly checks a leg kick.
Boly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Boly drives through and clinches with North against the cage.
#TD2#
North decides to pull guard.
Boly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. North swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
North had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boly defends it easily.#SUB2#
North has his foot on Boly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Boly got a little sloppy there for a moment and North has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boly has managed to get both his arms back between North's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Boly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boly wants to pass the guard but North is keeping the position.#SUB2#
North had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boly defends it easily.#SUB2#
North had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boly defends it easily.#SUB#
Boly drops back looking for a leg! North is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and North manages to kick Boly off! Boly jumps back into North's guard. #SUB#
Boly drops back, looking for a kneebar! North looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. North looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from North! #REVB##SUB2#
North thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
North landing a few strikes.
Boly is looking for a sweep.
Boly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boly takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boly tries to bench press North off him but North keeps the position.
North working the head and body with strikes.
North grinds an elbow into Boly's temple.
My spies in Nuclear Physiques inform me that North has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Check out the look on North's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
North working the ground and pound from side control.
Boly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boly is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
North lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Boly is rocked!
North scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Boly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
North cracks Boly with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! North immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Boly is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by North!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles North!
Miles North thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFN#44 Picker vs Fagaro
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
N`bagr shoots in and drives through. North sprawls well.
North lands with a thumping leg kick.
N`bagr lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from N`bagr.
N`bagr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Ogmak N`bagr has been cut.
We've been informed that N`bagr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
North throws a head kick but N`bagr moves out of range.
N`bagr thows a left - swing and a miss!
North takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
N`bagr blocks a head kick by North.
North throws a body kick that misses
letting N`bagr counter with a right hand.
N`bagr throws a right hand that misses
and North counters with a left and a right that stings N`bagr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
N`bagr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N`bagr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and North has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
North takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
N`bagr throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and North counters with a nice double leg into guard.
N`bagr looking for a sweep. Not yet N`bagr, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as N`bagr holds on and takes a little breather.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
North keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of N`bagr's head.
North makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
N`bagr 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.
North throwing strikes but missing.
N`bagr is adopting a defensive guard.
N`bagr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
N`bagr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
N`bagr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
North wants to control but N`bagr is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
North flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N`bagr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
North regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from N`bagr.
N`bagr trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
North working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from N`bagr.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as North works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
N`bagr with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
North throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
N`bagr wants to control from the top but North keeps moving. #T3#
North preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
N`bagr lands a couple of digs.
N`bagr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from North'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.
N`bagr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
North utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
N`bagr throwing strikes from guard but North blocks nicely.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
North escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. N`bagr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
N`bagr is looking to work some ground and pound but North has wrist control.#T4#
N`bagr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells N`bagr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
N`bagr chips away with some ground and pound.
N`bagr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
North looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
North looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
N`bagr wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as North works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
N`bagr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
N`bagr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
North working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. N`bagr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. N`bagr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Miles North will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
North ducks under a wild hook from N`bagr.
N`bagr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from North.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from North lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and N`bagr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from N`bagr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
N`bagr swinging wildly here.
North avoids the body shot from N`bagr.
North tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but N`bagr defends well and North ends up having to push N`bagr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from N`bagr misses.
N`bagr lands a leg kick that knocks North off balance momentarily.
North takes a shot right to the bread basket.
North on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
N`bagr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down North rather than just go for the knockout.
N`bagr thuds a left hand into North's body.
Miles North is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
N`bagr swings for the body but North moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North looks for a takedown but N`bagr sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as N`bagr lands an impressive looking overhand right. North doesn't seem phased though.
N`bagr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
North changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. N`bagr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
N`bagr dodges the ground and pound from North.
You can see the frustration on N`bagr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
N`bagr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but North wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
North working away.
N`bagr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
North 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.
N`bagr trying to control from half guard but North is working away.
Miles North overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
North gets back to full guard.
N`bagr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as North works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
N`bagr trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
N`bagr lands a couple of digs.#T2#
N`bagr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
N`bagr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
N`bagr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
N`bagr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
N`bagr working some strikes from top position.
N`bagr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
N`bagr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
N`bagr landing some decent shots from guard.
N`bagr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
N`bagr throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells N`bagr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as N`bagr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
N`bagr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of North's head.
N`bagr scoring with punches to the head and body.
N`bagr throwing strikes from guard but North blocks nicely.
N`bagr wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
North looking to hit a scissor sweep but N`bagr is one step ahead there.
North manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. N`bagr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
North being controlled here momentarily.
N`bagr wants to sweep here but North controlling him for the moment.
North throwing strikes from guard but N`bagr blocks nicely.
N`bagr wants to sweep here but North controlling him for the moment.
N`bagr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogmak N`bagr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut.
That's time! North's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
N`bagr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
N`bagr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
North will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
N`bagr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
N`bagr loads up on a big right hand but North slips the punch.
N`bagr jabs at North's body.
N`bagr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
N`bagr lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from N`bagr misses.
N`bagr throws a body punch but North moves out of range.
North appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
North misses with a takedown
and N`bagr counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for North.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N`bagr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed North momentarily.
#T1#
N`bagr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
North tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but N`bagr defends well and North ends up having to push N`bagr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
N`bagr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
N`bagr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
N`bagr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
North misses with a low kick.
N`bagr throws a low kick but North avoids it.
North feinted with a counter takedown.
North tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but N`bagr defends well and North ends up having to push N`bagr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
N`bagr lands with a good body shot.
N`bagr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
North takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
N`bagr connects with the punch.
N`bagr throws a lazy right hand but North sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
N`bagr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
N`bagr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
N`bagr lands with a good body shot.#T2#
North throws a half hearted mid kick.
N`bagr connects with a looping right hand.
N`bagr lands a right hook to the body.
North takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
North is rocked!
North gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! N`bagr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! North is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogmak N`bagr!
A very excited looking Ogmak N`bagr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DUEL#145 Denke vs Sigit
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Moretti lands a nice shot that snaps North's head back.
North lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moretti backs up against the cage.
North tries to land a front kick but Moretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from North.
Moretti doesn't manage to clinch there - North circles away.
Moretti throws a combination that misses
enabling North to counter with a crisp jab.
Moretti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Double XX in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Moretti.
Good shot there by Moretti.
A bone on bone clash there as Moretti blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
North closes the distance and clinches up with Moretti, looking for a takedown. North pushes Moretti against the cage but Moretti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moretti's head.#ROC2#
Moretti is rocked!
North slips a straight right by Moretti.
North scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moretti throws a hook to the side of North's head but North sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by North.
Oh Moretti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
North connects with a solid leg kick.
Moretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but North paws at him with a jab and circles away.
North cracks Moretti with a right hand to the side of the head.
North bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
North throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Moretti's jaw, knocking him onto his back! North dives in looking to finish as Moretti flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block North's strikes! North is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Moretti's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Moretti was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles North!
An out of breath Miles North 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:
DUEL#142 Montezuma vs Vee
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land. #BC#
North breaks from the clinch.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by North.
Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by North. North obviously looking to wear him down.
Reilly stuffs the takedown attempt from North. North gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Reilly as he connects with a hook.
North 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.
A head kick from Reilly lands but North takes it in his stride.
North tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly thumps North with a low kick.
North closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
North jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Reilly pushes North up against the cage in a clinch.
North avoids a wild elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
North blocks an elbow strike from Reilly.
North misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath North's ribcage. North let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reilly is working North over against the cage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly is pressed up against the cage. North has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reilly down to the mat. Reilly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reilly moves away from the strike by North.
Reilly with a jab.
North scores with a leg kick.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. North manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
North misses with the combination.
North throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Reilly counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
North doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly works on North's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Good body shot from Reilly.
North dodges an elbow strike from Reilly.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Reilly lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
North is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
A short right from Reilly.
Oh North is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by North.
Reilly lands an elbow inside.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by North.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
North blocking some punches.
Reilly pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns North! Reilly unloads with more strikes and North sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Reilly!
A victorious Frank Reilly 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:
DFN#32 Napoleon vs Vee
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from North. #TD#
North throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. North is in Perez's guard.
North lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
North trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
North lands a couple of decent looking shots.
North postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
North chips away with some ground and pound.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North scoring with punches to the head and body.
Perez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Perez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
North works over Perez with some ground and pound from guard.
North controls from within his opponent's guard.
North wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. North is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
North lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Perez keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
North scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
North looking to pass the guard.
North trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez is trying to control the position but North postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Perez trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. North doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. North manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
North trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
North got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, North has managed to get both his arms back between Perez's legs - danger averted.
North controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
North postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
North wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
North with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
North is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
North passes Perez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
North is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
North is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing good reports from North'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.
Perez is not content to let North control the position.
Perez manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
North avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and North defends well.
North is stalling in the full guard.
North postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
North trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
North regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez ducks right into an uppercut from North.
North is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
North connects with a crisp jab.
Perez closes the distance looking to clinch
and North connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
North lands a high kick!
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
North delivers a nice body kick.
North fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
North feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. North doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. North manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
North controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
North wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #T1#
North chips away with some ground and pound.
Miles North overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
North working some strikes from top position.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
North wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
North 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.
North is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
North makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. North gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perez is breathing heavily.
North cracks Perez with a solid left hand.
North sitting in guard here, content to control.
North looking to pass the guard.
Perez wants to sweep here but North controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Perez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! North escapes and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
North working the ground and pound.
Perez tries to buck North off but North is having none of it.#T3#
North is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Perez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Perez is not content to let North control the position.
North cracks Perez with a big elbow.
Perez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but North wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks North politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. North prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
North working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Perez is working to avoid the ground and pound but North connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Perez tries to bench press North off him but North keeps the position.
Perez prevents North from moving into mount.
Perez taking a bit of punishment here - North scoring with strikes.
Perez wants to control but North postures up.
Perez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Perez is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on North's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Perez struggling a bit here.
North trying to control the position but Perez is working away. #SUB#
North wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perez, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
North lands with a slapping head kick.
North tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Perez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perez misses with the head strike.
North lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
North drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miles North is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but North swats him away and circles back towards the center.
North scores with a leg kick.
Perez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez lands with a nice combination. North backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
North is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Perez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
North is working Perez over against the cage.#T1#
North lands a right hand.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez stalling the fight.
North wants to take the fight to the mat but Perez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from North.
#TD#
North gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Perez regains guard.
North 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.
North scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
North preventing the sweep.
Perez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Perez has momentary wrist control but North slips an elbow through the middle.
Perez is trying to hold North in close to prevent damage but North has managed to pass into half guard.
North lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
North lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
North is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
North is thwarting Perez's attempts to control the position.
Perez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. North lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Perez is rocked!
Ground and pound from North.
Perez is still in real trouble! Can North finish him?
North takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
North lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
North lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Perez taking some punishment here, with North in his half guard. #T3#
North is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
North lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Perez quite badly. Perez pulls North in close trying to recover. North postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Perez on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Perez doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles North!
A very excited looking Miles North made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFN#31 Hauser vs Vee
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
North misses with a head kick.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up but North swats him away and circles back towards the center.
North closes this distance looking for a takedown but Angelov circles away.
Angelov tries to clinch but North moves out of range. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Angelov has knocked North down with a huge combo! Angelov steps away and waves a wobbly North back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Miles North has been cut.
Angelov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on North's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Angelov dives in looking to finish as North flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Angelov's strikes! Angelov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! North's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but North was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Angelov!
An out of breath Peter Angelov 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:
AFA 5 - Rolla vs Neil
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
North misses with a left hand
and Saarelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Saarelainen.
Saarelainen throws a leg kick which misses North's front leg but catches the back leg as North tries to avoid it.
North takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saarelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from North.
North takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saarelainen works North's body with a nice hook.
Ahti Saarelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen throws a front kick that sends North stumbling back into the cage.
North's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saarelainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! North scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarelainen misses with a body shot.
Saarelainen checks a low kick from North.
Saarelainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saarelainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
North thows a leg kick but Saarelainen checks it
and Saarelainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
North walks into a straight right hand from Saarelainen.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by North.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarelainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarelainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on North's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saarelainen trying to hold on to North's head to control him but North postures up.
North is nestled in close to Saarelainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saarelainen is looking for a sweep. North is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saarelainen is pressing down on North's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
North lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
North postures up.
#SUB#
North got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saarelainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, North has managed to get both his arms back between Saarelainen's legs - danger averted.
Saarelainen wants to sweep here but North controlling him for the moment.
North throws a strike but Saarelainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Saarelainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of North's head.
Saarelainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Saarelainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saarelainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
North is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saarelainen is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Saarelainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! North looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. North looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from North! #REVB#
Saarelainen wants to control but North postures up.
Saarelainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saarelainen is trying to maintain the position but North is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Saarelainen looking for submissions off his back.
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. North connects with a nice short shot to Saarelainen's temple.
North has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
North looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saarelainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Saarelainen is trying is best to control the position here.
Saarelainen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. North lands a nice short elbow.
North thows a huge punch but Saarelainen dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Saarelainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but North pulls his head out easily.
North throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saarelainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from North there. #SUB2#
North seems to be looking for submissions.
North missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
North winds up and cracks Saarelainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Ahti Saarelainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saarelainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt North.
Saarelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
North gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Saarelainen tries to sprawl but North drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saarelainen tries to roll over but North keeps him under control.
North has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saarelainen regains half guard.#SUB#
Saarelainen looking for submissions off his back.
North thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saarelainen's head. #T1#
North throwing shots but Saarelainen is blocking nicely.
Saarelainen trying to control here.
North wants to take a breather but Saarelainen is having none of it.
Saarelainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saarelainen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, North has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
North controlling his opponent.
North is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Saarelainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saarelainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from North.
North working the head and body with strikes.
North blocks the strikes from Saarelainen.
Miles North has got the better of the ground game so far.
North thows a huge punch but Saarelainen dodges it nicely.
Saarelainen wants to improve his position but North is controlling well.
Saarelainen has hold of North's hands but North slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
North wants to control but Saarelainen is keeping him busy.
Saarelainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saarelainen.
North with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB#
Saarelainen is looking for a triangle but North pushes his legs off easily.
North working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
North throwing strikes from guard but Saarelainen blocks nicely.
Saarelainen wants to sweep but no luck.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
North is in close to Saarelainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
North avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
North working some strikes from top position.#T4#
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Saarelainen has his foot on North's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. North works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Saarelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
North postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
North postures up.
Saarelainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
North keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saarelainen's head.
North trying to control but Saarelainen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saarelainen misses with a body shot.
North fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
North tried to score with a low kick but Saarelainen checks it.#TD2#
North shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. North showed some decent athleticism there.
North lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saarelainen wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saarelainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but North pulls his head out easily.
Saarelainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. North is working away from the top position though.#T1#
North looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saarelainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
North trying to control the action but Saarelainen is working from the bottom.
North controlling the pace.
Saarelainen is pressing down on North's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Saarelainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. North is aware though and is defending well.
Saarelainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
North wants to control from the top but Saarelainen keeps moving.
North looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saarelainen is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Saarelainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saarelainen lands a couple of elbows.
Saarelainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saarelainen postures up and lands a big shot to North's brow.
Saarelainen advances to half guard.
Saarelainen prevents North from improving his position.#SUB#
Saarelainen 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.
North moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB2#
North escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saarelainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saarelainen stands up over North, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
North is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
North isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saarelainen stacks North on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saarelainen!
North takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Saarelainen taking a break here but North is having none of it and regains half guard.
Saarelainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saarelainen trying to control from half guard but North is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saarelainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saarelainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miles North.
I think North 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miles North!
A very excited looking Miles North made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AFA 1
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Douchebag feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
North looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
North working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douchebag. #SUB2#
Douchebag got a little sloppy there for a moment and North has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Douchebag has managed to get both his arms back between North's legs - danger averted.
Douchebag lands a couple of digs.
Douchebag trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
North working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douchebag.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douchebag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Douchebag landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douchebag throws a big right hand that misses.
Douchebag distracts North with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Douchebag throwing strikes from guard but North blocks nicely.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now North is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Douchebag trying to control the position here.
Douchebag looking for a sweep. Not yet Douchebag, not yet. #SUB#
Douchebag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. North is aware though and is defending well.
North working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
North working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douchebag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
North scoring with some ground and pound.
Douchebag seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Douchebag will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Douchebag keeping full guard, as North tries to pass.
Douchebag lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Douchebag distracts North with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douchebag postures up in North's guard and throws a big left but North blocks it.
North keeping full guard, as Douchebag tries to pass.
Douchebag throws a strike but North rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Douchebag wants to sweep here but North controlling him for the moment.
Douchebag doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Douchebag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Douchebag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douchebag is trying to keep North in close.
Douchebag will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
North distracts Douchebag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
North trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Douchebag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Douchebag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
North is in close to Douchebag's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
North trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw North working his ground and pound in the gym.
Douchebag looking for a sweep. Not yet Douchebag, not yet.
North not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Douchebag will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
North takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North works over Douchebag with some ground and pound from guard.
Douchebag throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Douchebag working a defensive guard here.
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
North drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and North jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
Douchebag wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Dardan Douchebag will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Douchebag tries to clinch there but North circles away.
North is looking to score with low kicks.
North throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
North gets caught napping as Douchebag dives in and scores a takedown. North manages to retain guard.
North keeping moving, preventing Douchebag from controlling successfully.
Dardan Douchebag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as North works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douchebag might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Douchebag chips away with some ground and pound.
Douchebag preventing the sweep.
North keeping moving, preventing Douchebag from controlling successfully.
Douchebag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
North working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douchebag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douchebag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Douchebag scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
North is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douchebag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Douchebag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douchebag looking to sit in guard and control but North gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Douchebag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. North is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Douchebag has his foot on North's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. North works his way back into a safe position though.
Douchebag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. North manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
North working for a triangle but Douchebag defends it easily.
North preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Douchebag trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
North working a defensive guard here.
Douchebag lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douchebag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
North trying to keep a closed guard but Douchebag is proving a slippery customer.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douchebag chips away with some ground and pound.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
North has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douchebag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
North working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douchebag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douchebag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
North is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Douchebag defends well.
North has momentary wrist control but Douchebag slips an elbow through the middle.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Douchebag is in close to North's body, working some short punches and elbows.#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.
Douchebag throws an elbow that misses. North uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Douchebag's guard. Nice move by North!#REVB##SUB#
Douchebag looking for a guillotine here but North defends easily.
North postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
North postures up.
North postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
North got a little sloppy there for a moment and Douchebag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, North has managed to get both his arms back between Douchebag's legs - danger averted.
North sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Douchebag throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dardan Douchebag dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches North napping and manages to drive through into side control!
North gets back to half guard.
Douchebag lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
North avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Douchebag.
North is pressing down on Douchebag's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Douchebag passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Douchebag are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North is trying to improve his position.
North is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Douchebag tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
North is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Douchebag lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Douchebag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
North looking for submissions off his back.
Douchebag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Douchebag is working for a kimura but North is defending it quite comfortably.
Douchebag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that North can do to turn this around?
Douchebag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed North's head. #T2##SUB#
Douchebag is looking for a kimura here.
Douchebag working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miles North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douchebag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
North looking for submissions off his back.
Douchebag takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Douchebag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. North manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Douchebag got a little sloppy there for a moment and North has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Douchebag has managed to get both his arms back between North's legs - danger averted.
North takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
North preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douchebag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Douchebag trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
Douchebag is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because North is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Douchebag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Douchebag distracts North with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
North throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Douchebag is working North over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
North is rocked!#T4#
Douchebag gets to his feet and stands over North, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! North felt that one! Douchebag unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save North from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dardan Douchebag!
Dardan Douchebag managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 49: Zaitsev vs Slice
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
North knocks Wilder to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Jack Wilder has been cut.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked North off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Even with his hooks in, Wilder manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wilder is trying to stick to North's back but North is turning into Wilder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wilder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by North.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
North stays in close to Wilder's body and controls the position.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from North.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
North controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
North trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
North lands a couple of digs.
North preventing the sweep.
North cracks Wilder with a solid left hand.
Wilder being controlled here, momentarily.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
North with a flurry of punches that miss.
North is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
North tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from North.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and North counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
North throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and North only half commits. #T3#
Wilder scores with a hook.
Wilder connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Wilder.
Wilder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but North moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilder moves out of range of the leg kick from North.
North looks to land a body kick but Wilder moved away.
North needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
North closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
North tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes.
North throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
North throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
North misses with an uppercut.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick from North.
North pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and North settles back down.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but North steps away.
North moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder avoids the head kick by North.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
North misses with a head kick.
North misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
North slips under a jab from Wilder.
North appears to be looking for a big counter.
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 Miles North will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
North misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
North throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and moves out of range.
North tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder connects with an inside leg kick.
North throws a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a body kick that stops North in his tracks momentarily.
Wilder tries to bum rush North with a series of wild strikes but North uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
North takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
North takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
North dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Miles North is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses North's sensitive parts.
Wilder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by North. North obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilder throws a body punch but North moves out of range.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but North steps away.
North lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
North throws a nice head kick!
North rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
North takes a body punch but keeps moving.
North throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilder.
North takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
North dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
North changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilder tries to avoid it but North manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilder to the ground. Wilder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
North thows a leg kick but Wilder checks it
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
North walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
North throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with an inside leg kick.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
North misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilder with a nice cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilder - that will leave a mark!
Wilder throws a monster overhand right that drops North! Wilder follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 35
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Rawlings throws a one two combo.
North throws a solid leg kick but Rawlings takes the impact on his shin and smiles at North.#TD2#
Rawlings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through North's hands, connecting with North's forehead.
Rawlings is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from North'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.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
Rawlings is pressing down on North's thigh, looking to free his foot. North is holding on for now.
Rawlings performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rawlings is nestled in close to North, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
North avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rawlings.
Rawlings trying to control the pace.
North taking some punishment here, with Rawlings in his half guard.
Rawlings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
North is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawlings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawlings's back!
You can see the frustration on Rawlings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rawlings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rawlings is wriggling around trying to escape.
North with good strikes from the mount here!
Rawlings can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
North fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
North has hold of Rawlings's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rawlings manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position but North isn't that keen on the idea.
North dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings is wriggling around trying to escape.
North unloads with some shots from mount but Rawlings bucks and avoids them well.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
North misses with a head shot.
North lands with some strikes.
North throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
North raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Rawlings is rocked!
Rawlings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rawlings is still in real trouble! Can North finish him?
North raining down shots from the mount!
Rawlings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
North seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rawlings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rawlings seems to have recovered his senses.
North is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rawlings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of North's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take North's back!
North covering up well under a series of strikes from Rawlings. #T4#
North covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rawlings keeps control of the position as North tries to break free.
Rawlings is trying to control but North is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Rawlings has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of North's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rawlings lands a big elbow.
Rawlings working the ground and pound effectively.
Rawlings fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reno Rawlings will probably get the nod.
That's time! North's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rawlings misses with a looping right.
North tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rawlings is able to avoid easily.
Rawlings misses the shot to the body.
North throws a sloppy head kick and Rawlings moves out of range easily.
Rawlings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
North walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rawlings checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Rawlings scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
North is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawlings pulls his head out easily.
Rawlings wants to control but North is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
North is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rawlings trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
North is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings scoring with strikes to the body and head.
North avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rawlings.
Rawlings is looking to stall here but North recovers full guard.
North keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Rawlings trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawlings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
North can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rawlings controls the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rawlings working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rawlings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rawlings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
North working for submissions but it's allowed Rawlings to get to half guard.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
North is trying to stand.
Rawlings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rawlings working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rawlings stalling. #SUB2#
Rawlings is working for a submission of some sort.
Rawlings lands strikes from half guard.#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.#SUB#
Rawlings is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. North has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done North! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miles North!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Miles North waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
Reno Rawlings was interviewed post fight and said '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 30
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
North throws a right and a left that both miss.
John definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
North throws a push kick but John slaps the foot to one side.
John seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from North.
John throws out a loose jab but North uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for North.
The fighters circle, before North throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into John's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! North lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Miles North!
Miles North seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Just Bleed 25
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
North motions for Stanfield to come forward. North throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield throws a jab when North was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from North! But no joy.
North throws a jab when Stanfield was well out of range.
North just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStanfield.
A slapping body kick lands there for North.
Stanfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and North counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanfield cracks North with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
North steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from North! But no joy.
North just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Stanfield misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. North darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
North finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stanfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as North backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Stanfield clinches.
Stanfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by North.
North blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
North can't break the clinch.
Stanfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stanfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
North wants to take the fight to the mat but Stanfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stanfield is really struggling to find his range with his punches. North's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch blocked on the inside by North.
Stanfield takes an elbow to the temple.
North pushes Stanfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
North throws an elbow but it misses.
Stanfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
North working aggressively here.
North blocking some punches.
Stanfield avoids the elbow strike from North, against the cage.
North can't get the takedown.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles North.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.
North misses with an elbow over the top.
Stanfield dodges an elbow strike from North.
Nice body punch from Stanfield.
Stanfield blocks an elbow strike from North.
Stanfield working aggressively here.
North tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stanfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
North is trying to force a seperation but Stanfield has the dominant position.
North blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanfield.
North can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
A short right from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a right hand.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
North swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanfield scores with a shot to the side of North's head.
North blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanfield lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, North scores with a nice short uppercut.
North blocks a body shot from Stanfield.
Stanfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
North goes for a takedown attempt but Stanfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
North displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanfield throws out the jab. #T4#
Stanfield throws a leg kick but North checks it.
North moves forwards but Stanfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
North looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but North swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stanfield checks a leg kick.
North throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
North misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
North throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanfield.
A big left from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but North is out of range.
Stanfield lands a head shot.#ROC#
North is rocked!
Stanfield throws a quick head kick that knocks North silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Stanfield is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marlo Stanfield!
Marlo Stanfield took some time post fight to say the following; 'The Motherfuckin' KING is Back! Amr how about number 3?'.
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Event:
Just Bleed 20
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
North misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor cracks North with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Taylor moves into range and clinches up with North.
North goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
North throws an elbow but it misses.
North wants to take the fight to the mat but Taylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
North lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
North using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as North walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from North misses the target.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from North.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
North's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1##TD#
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
North stays in close to Taylor's body and controls the position.
Taylor 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
North with a nice head shot there.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
Taylor is trying to control the position but North postures up.
Taylor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but North has passed into side control.
Taylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
North takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
North avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor wants to control but North passes easily into half guard.
Taylor is trying is best to control the position here.
North looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control but North is keeping busy.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
North throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, North seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
North avoids the body shot from Taylor.
North throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
North takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glen Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but North circles away.
North unleashes a big counter combination but Taylor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from North. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Taylor 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#
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. North tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag North to the ground. North escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glen Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
North looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
North takes one to the chin there.
North bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
North throws a big shot that misses.
North doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
North lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
North throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from North.
North scoring well with a low kick there.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping North at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from North.
A big left from Taylor misses.
North throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
North fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from North.
North tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
North wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Taylor to work.
Taylor has North pressed against the cage, preventing North from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
North looking to stall.
Taylor stalling in the clinch.
Taylor pushes North back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
North trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
North drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
North tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
North lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
North with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
North is trying to stall.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but North uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
North throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
North is rocked!
Taylor shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. North takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Taylor sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! North bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glen Taylor!
Glen Taylor made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It's TIME, GAME TIME BITCHES!'.
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Event:
BKF THE ASYLUM
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
North slips a jab and a cross from Williamson .
Williamson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but North moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williamson throws a sloppy head kick and North moves out of range easily.
North avoids a kick to the body.
Williamson throws a head kick but North moves out of range.
We've been told by Williamson 's head coaches at The Pure Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
North bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from North.
As North looks to move away, Williamson throws a big counter combo but North just gets out of the way.
North throws a push kick but Williamson slaps the foot to one side.
Williamson throws a right and a left that North avoids nicely. #CL#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson goes for a takedown attempt but North pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williamson misses with a body kick.
North throws a quick inside leg kick.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williamson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by North. North obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North drops his hands momentarily and Williamson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson wants to clinch.
North fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williamson is out of range.
Williamson misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Williamson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging North to the ground. Williamson is now in North's guard.#ES2#
North kicks Williamson off and gets to his feet. #T1#
North looks to land a left hand but Williamson moved out of range nicely.
North throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
North looks to land a combination but Williamson avoids it well.
Williamson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from North.
Williamson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and North counters with a right hand to the body.
North keeps the fight on the outside.
North throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Williamson throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and North counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by North.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
North passes into half guard.
North passes to side control.
Williamson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
I've been told that North has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on North's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williamson trying to control from the bottom.
North slows the pace down in half guard.
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for North on the ground.#SUB#
Williamson actively working from the bottom here.
Williamson has hold of North's hands but North slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
North lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
North is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
North scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williamson is trying to escape back to his feet but North uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Williamson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williamson is looking to regain half guard here but North keeps moving and retains side control.
Williamson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Williamson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
North is chipping away with strikes.
North in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
North lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williamson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Williamson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
North lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
North connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
North connects with a solid leg kick.
Joe Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
North slips a jab and a cross from Williamson .
#CL#
Williamson clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, North throws an elbow but misses.
Williamson wants a takedown but no success here.
North takes an elbow to the temple.
Williamson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
North blocks an elbow strike.
North blocks an elbow strike from Williamson .
North avoids a wild elbow strike from Williamson .#BC2#
North escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
North takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
North lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
North lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
North pushes Williamson away with a front kick.
North fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williamson .
North lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
A punch combination from Williamson misses.
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but North bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And North responds with a good body kick, but Williamson manages to step out the way in time.
Williamson throws a head kick but North moves out of range.
Williamson misses with a body kick.
North flicks out a counter leg kick but Williamson steps away.
Williamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from North! But no joy.
North avoids a kick to the body.
Williamson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williamson throws a sloppy head kick and North moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot lands for North.
North throws a quick inside leg kick.
North throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williamson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
North looking to score a takedown here. Williamson is defending well but North drives through and ends up in Williamson 's guard.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet but North passes into half guard.
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!#REVR#
Ground and pound from North.
North performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
North is trying to control. Williamson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from North.
North has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williamson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
North tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williamson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
North scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
North drops an elbow to the side of Williamson 's head.
North has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
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. North connects with a nice short shot to Williamson 's temple.
Miles North has got the better of the ground game so far.
North misses with a head shot. Williamson uses the momentum to regain guard.
North lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
North wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
North throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
North connects with a couple of short punches.
North throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williamson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Williamson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! North escapes and throws Williamson 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Williamson is trying to buck North off.
North is chipping away with strikes.
North working the ground and pound from side control.
North working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
North bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williamson 's head.
That kick from North tenderised Williamson 's leg. Williamson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williamson looks to land a body kick but North moved away.
Williamson misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Williamson .
North throws a nice inside leg kick.
North connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for North.
North fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williamson on the side of the head.
Williamson throws a head kick that misses.
Williamson throws a body kick that misses
and North counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Williamson is rocked!
Williamson tries to clinch there but North circles away.
Oh Williamson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
North connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williamson . Williamson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williamson tries to bum rush North with a series of wild strikes but North uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by North there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williamson .
North is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by North!
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williamson wants to clinch up but North keeps it at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williamson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from North - the referee stops the clock and Williamson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says North. Williamson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
North connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
North is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williamson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williamson throws a head kick but North moves out of range.
Williamson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
North circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Williamson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! North follows Williamson 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 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles North!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miles North made sure he mentioned Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Joe Williamson had this to say: 'I will return better and stronger'.
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Event:
The Birth
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hritzkowin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
North scores with a jab to the jaw.
North misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Hritzkowin gets a clinch.
North wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hritzkowin has him pressed against the cage.
Hritzkowin lands a body shot.
Hritzkowin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
North misses with a knee to the head.
Hritzkowin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hritzkowin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hritzkowin's coach down at Restricted area was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hritzkowin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hritzkowin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hritzkowin lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
North tries to pull guard but Hritzkowin holds him up against the cage and eventually North drops back down to his feet.
Hritzkowin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hritzkowin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hritzkowin lands with a left to the head.
North is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hritzkowin.
North is looking to break free of the clinch but Hritzkowin has double underhooks.
I was talking to North's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hritzkowin digs a right hand into North's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on North's gas tank.
North tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hritzkowin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hritzkowin lands with a right to the head. #T1#
North is trying to break the clinch but Hritzkowin is controlling him.
Hritzkowin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
North takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
North is rocked!
Hritzkowin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh North is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hritzkowin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hritzkowin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
North blocks an uppercut.
North seems to have got his legs back now.
North fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hritzkowin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards.
Hritzkowin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hritzkowin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles North! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hritzkowin is unloading with more strikes now! North drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermey Hritzkowin! Jermey Hritzkowin retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Jermey Hritzkowin 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:
SFC FN 3
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from North as Vazquez shoots in.
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vazquez throws a series of punches but North avoids them all with ease.
North throws a lazy head kick
and Vazquez counters with a nice body shot.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vazquez shoots for a double leg takedown but North sprawls well. He's pushed Vazquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
North throws a big counter combination but Vazquez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miles North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Vazquez.
North feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vazquez's calf.
North buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vazquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Vazquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vazquez throws a nice looking combination but North bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez avoids the head kick by North.
#TD#
North shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vazquez is trying to defend but North finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
North seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Vazquez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
North is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vazquez missing with punches from the bottom.
#SU#
North decides to return to a standing position.
Nice shot lands for North.
North stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and North wants it to stay on the feet.
Vazquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around North's waist but North gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vazquez off to one side.
Vazquez looks winded!
Vazquez misses with a double jab.
#T2##CL#
North drives through and clinches with Vazquez against the cage.
North's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
North avoiding damage.
#BC#
North breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
North throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vazquez or perhaps it was just good defense by North, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Vazquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - North scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and North counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vazquez is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3##TD#
North is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vazquez's half guard.#SU#
North escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Vazquez gets caught flat footed, as North shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
North stands and steps away. Vazquez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vazquez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
North feints and as Vazquez raises his hands in defense, North changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from North'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.#SU#
North stands up and waves to Vazquez to follow him.
North throws a series of punches but Vazquez avoids them all with ease.
Vazquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
North lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Hector Vazquez 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!
North lands a head kick!
North lands with a straight right. Vazquez didn't see that one coming.#T4#
North cracks the inside of Vazquez's front leg.
North scores with a jab. Vazquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
North scores with a head kick. Vazquez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Vazquez gets caught napping as North dives in and scores a takedown. Vazquez manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
North stands up and waves to Vazquez to follow him. #TD#
North looking to score a takedown here. Vazquez is defending well but North drives through and ends up in Vazquez's guard.
North is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Vazquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vazquez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from North. That one must have hurt.
North lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vazquez at a distance.
Hector Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
North closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vazquez's guard.
North is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazquez can do to turn this around?#SU#
North stands up from Vazquez's guard - North perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts North, as that shot connected.
Vazquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from North.
Vazquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Vazquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from North.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from North, right into the meat.
North throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt.
As Vazquez backs away, North returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vazquez is breathing heavily.
Vazquez misses with a double jab
and North counters with a straight right hand.
Vazquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vazquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vazquez has a takedown stuffed.
Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miles North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Vazquez.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from North - that will leave a mark!
North paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
North with a hook.
North throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vazquez.
Vazquez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Vazquez is rocked!#T2#
North looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from North finds it's way round the side to connect with Vazquez's head.
Vazquez is still on wobbly legs! Can North finish him?
Vazquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
North scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vazquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from North.
A decent looking body kick lands there for North.
North lands a brutal head kick. Vazquez looks out on his feet and North throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Miles North!
An out of breath Miles North 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:
SFC FN 2
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
North misses with a wild combination.
Vazquez shoots and misses
and North counters with a head kick. That will keep Vazquez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A combination from North does no damage.
North bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vazquez's head.
North throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
North takes a swing at Vazquez's ribcage but misses.
Vazquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but North circles away.
Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from North.
North misses with a head kick.
#T1##TD2#
North changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
North stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vazquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. North sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miles North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
North misses the shot to the body.
Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vazquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and North connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
North gets a double leg takedown into Vazquez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez looking to control.
Vazquez is breathing heavily.
North is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Vazquez is trying to keep North in close.
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!
North lands a couple of digs.
North looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
North decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vazquez, up you get!
North has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vazquez is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
North drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
North 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.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SU2#
Vazquez is working an open guard so North takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
North lands a head kick. Vazquez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
North with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
North keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Vazquez backs off North throws a huge counter combo but Vazquez manages to avoid it all.
Vazquez tries to move into range but North moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
North lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vazquez takes a step back to recover.
North connects with a leg kick. Vazquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
North connects with an inside leg kick.
North scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
North drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
North sitting in guard here, content to control.
North postures up and lands a big shot to Vazquez's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like North might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
North throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vazquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. North is in Vazquez's guard.
North lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
North controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
North gets to his feet - Vazquez follows without any prompting.
North takes a swing at Vazquez's ribcage but misses. #T1#
North fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
North scores with the left hand. Vazquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Vazquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but North avoids it really well and circles away.
Hector Vazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from North as Vazquez shoots in.
North has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
North connects with an inside leg kick.
Vazquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by North.
North lands with a slapping head kick.
Vazquez avoids the head kick by North.
North fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vazquez.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##TD2#
North drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
North 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.
Vazquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but North puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
North slips a nice elbow through Vazquez's hands, connecting with Vazquez's forehead.
North keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB2#
North is looking for a kimura but Vazquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for North to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, North seems content to control.#SU2#
North postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vazquez to stand up.
Vazquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
North looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
North scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
North looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Vazquez trying to control the position.
North slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that North has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
North is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez is striking but North is not phased and passes to half guard.
Vazquez strikes from the bottom but North passes into mount!
North tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vazquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hector Vazquez has been cut.
North keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vazquez misses with a double jab
and North counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vazquez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Miles North seems to be getting the better of the standup.
North lands a nice hook to Vazquez's body. Vazquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
North keeps Vazquez at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by North.
North scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
North is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vazquez rather than just go for the knockout.
Vazquez scores with a one two! North had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
North chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
North fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vazquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
North closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vazquez to the mat! Vazquez manages to get full guard. #SU2#
North gets to his feet. Vazquez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vazquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vazquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
North gets a double leg takedown into Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
North makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
North is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
North stands up from Vazquez's guard - North perhaps looking for a knockout.
North is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
North bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vazquez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
North takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
North scores with a hook.
Vazquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
North throws a head kick that Vazquez semi-blocks.
North lands a high kick!
#TD2#
North shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. North showed some decent athleticism there.
North landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miles North is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Vazquez trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with North in particular looking to stall.
Vazquez is in trouble now - North has advanced to mount!
North controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from North.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vazquez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vazquez is trying to escape the mount.
North content just to control the position here.
Yet more stalling tactics from North.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles North comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well North 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles North!
During a confident post fight interview, Miles North thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Emma Two
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. North manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard.
Jr distracts North with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
North really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
North avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr advances position into side control!
North tries to bench press Jr off him but Jr keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jr is putting a hurting on North here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on North's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Jr landing a few strikes.
Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jr working the head with strikes.
North is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
North takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Jr working away.
Jr cracks North with a big elbow.
North takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jr.
North takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused North some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Jr crashes against the mat.
Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused North some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
North is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr landing a few strikes.
North is still in real trouble! Can Jr finish him?
A big shot lands for Jr! That's hurt North! Will he recover? Jr fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
North takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bowers blocks a head kick by North.
North pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bowers drops down looking for a counter takedown but North sprawls and moves away.
Bowers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bowers attempts a counter takedown but North avoids it well and moves away.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
North throws a half hearted mid kick.
North walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bowers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
North scores with a jab to the jaw.
North tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowers throws a quick counter head kick but North was just out of range.
Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch up but North swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miles North 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.
North lands with a kick to the temple. Bowers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bowers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
North tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowers tries to counter with a takedown but North is quick to defend against it.
Bowers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from North.#T1#
North scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from North.
Bowers checks a low kick from North.
North uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowers.
A clash of legs there as Bowers blocks the low kick.
North fakes the leg kick and cracks Bowers in the body.
North misses with a head kick.
Bowers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
North scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Bowers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bowers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bowers keeps control of North as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
North is pressed up against the cage. Bowers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag North down to the mat. North avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
North throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bowers's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jarred Bowers has been cut.
North throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Bowers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
North has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bowers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
North punishes Bowers's body with a nice straight punch.
North tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
North moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowers really is a fat lump.
North throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bowers dives in for a single leg takedown but North sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Bowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
North throws a quick inside leg kick.
North throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
North was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bowers really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
North lands a leg kick that knocks Bowers off balance momentarily.
North uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bowers blocks a head kick by North.
#TD#
Bowers drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
North pushes Bowers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
North lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
North lands with a slapping head kick.
North fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bowers on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by North. That's going to slow Bowers down.
North lands a head kick!
Bowers blocks the body kick.
North moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
North throws a head kick that Bowers semi-blocks.
North connects with a high kick.
Bowers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bowers there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Bowers is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarred Bowers'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#
A good leg kick by North.
North throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Bowers clinches up with North and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bowers pulls guard.
North wants to stand but Bowers is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
North decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bowers, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North misses with a head kick.
North is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
North tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
North pushes Bowers away with a front kick.#T1#
Bowers throws a lazy uppercut
enabling North to counter with a crisp jab.
Bowers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD2#
North drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
North gets to his feet - Bowers follows without any prompting.
North throws a sloppy head kick and Bowers moves out of range easily.
Miles North seems to be getting the better of the standup.
North throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bowers avoids the head kick by North.
A low kick from North misses #TD#
and Bowers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bowers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North trying to keep a closed guard but Bowers is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Bowers wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of North's closed guard. He's half up but North has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! North pivots and extends the arm, Bowers falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by North! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles North!
A very excited looking Miles North made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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