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Event:
Bushido 24: Whyte v Anderson 2
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Embamba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Embamba with that takedown attempt.
Embamba with a hook.#TD2#
Embamba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kauri's half guard.
Embamba with the ground and pound but Kauri uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Embamba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kauri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Embamba has Kauri in his guard.#REVR#
Kauri is pushing down on Embamba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Embamba is fighting to maintain full guard but Kauri has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kauri moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Kauri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Embamba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Embamba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Kauri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Embamba wants to take a breather but Kauri is having none of it.
Kauri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kauri wants to control but Embamba is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kauri actively working from the bottom here.
Kauri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Embamba scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kauri is defending against the submission attempts here by Embamba.
#SUB#
Kauri looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Kauri controlling the position for now.
Kauri is refusing to be controlled, as Embamba sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kauri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embamba pulls his head out easily.
Kauri is concentrating on defense, preventing Embamba from advancing position.
Embamba throwing shots but Kauri is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Embamba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kauri actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Kauri looking for submissions off his back.
Kauri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embamba.
Kauri wants to control but Embamba is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kauri is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Embamba is tapping! Great win for Kauri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tamati Kauri!
Tamati Kauri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Bushido 21: Whyte vs. Hedger 2
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Razzers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Embamba is defended easily by Razzers.
Razzers connects with a crisp jab.
Razzers's corner calls for a 1-2. Razzers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Razzers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Razzers. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Razzers there.
Embamba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Razzers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Razzers duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Razzers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Embamba is rocked!
Razzers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Embamba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Razzers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Embamba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bartholomew Razzers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Embamba.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Razzers, as that shot connected.
Embamba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Razzers moves into range and clinches up with Embamba.
A right handed body shot lands from Razzers.
Embamba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Razzers to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Razzers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Razzers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Embamba is keeping busy.
Razzers can't find room to land a body shot as Embamba controls the action.
I was talking to Razzers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Razzers.
Razzers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Razzers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Razzers. #T2#
Razzers scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Razzers gets through Embamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Razzers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Embamba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Razzers walks away with a smile on his face. Embamba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Razzers thuds a left hand into Embamba's body.
Embamba looks winded!
A decent looking cross lands there for Razzers.
Embamba is still on wobbly legs! Can Razzers finish him?
Embamba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Razzers digs a good hook to Embamba's body.
Razzers connects with a jab.
Razzers cracks Embamba on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Embamba falls backwards against the ropes. Razzers follows up with more strikes that drop Embamba to his knees. Razzers keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Embamba! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Razzers!
Bartholomew Razzers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Bushido19: Lobtov vs Babajide
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Embamba moves into range and clinches up with Axe.
Axe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Embambas head.
Axe lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Axe.
Embamba jumps guard but Axe stands there with Embamba around his waist. Embamba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Axe prevents Embamba from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axe.
Embamba tries to circle away but Axe has him pinned against the ropes.
Embamba is working for takedown but Axe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Axe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Embamba backwards.
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!
Axe prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Embamba.
Embamba is trying to pull guard but Axe has him pressed against the ropes.
Embamba fails to pull guard.
Axe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axe lands a left hand.
Embamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Embamba is rocked!
Embamba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Axe to keep the fight standing.
Embamba is still on wobbly legs! Can Axe finish him?
Embamba looks winded!#T1#
Axe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Embamba with a big uppercut! Embamba tries to clinch up but Axe pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Embamba to the mat! Embamba covers up and Axe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Axe!
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Event:
B14: Amanatidis vs. Magafuli
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Destro moves into the clinch.
Embamba is trying to push Destro away but Destro has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Destro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Embamba pulls Destro into guard.
Destro is looking to stand up but Embamba won't let him.
Embamba looking to control.
Destro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Embamba is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Destro wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Embamba's closed guard. He's half up but Embamba has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Embamba pivots and extends the arm, Destro falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Embamba! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Embamba!
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Event:
Bushido 10: Ruttenum vs Joesma
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Embamba tries for a takedown but Fitzpatrick circles away easily
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzpatrick, as that shot connected.
Fitzpatrick lands with a hook. Embamba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzpatrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Embamba fails with the takedown.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embamba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick thuds his right hand into Embamba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Fitzpatrick has knocked Embamba down with a huge combo! Fitzpatrick steps away and waves a wobbly Embamba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Embamba is rocked!#T1#
Embamba misses with a takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darryl Fitzpatrick!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darryl Fitzpatrick made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Timbrook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Timbrook trying to control the action but Embamba is working from the bottom.
Embamba wants to improve his position but Timbrook is controlling well.
Timbrook trying to control from half guard but Embamba is working away.
Well, if Timbrook is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Timbrook wants to stand but Embamba has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timbrook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Embamba keeping control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Timbrook has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Embamba works to full guard.
Timbrook preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Embamba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Timbrook gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Embamba.
Embamba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timbrook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Embamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timbrook lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2##CL#
Timbrook forces Embamba back against the cage and clinches.
Timbrook is trying to break free.#BC2#
Embamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Embamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timbrook was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Embamba moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Timbrook gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Embamba fails to pull guard.
Steve Timbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Embamba.#BC#
Timbrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Embamba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Embamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Embamba looks winded!
Timbrook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Embamba swivels and escapes.
Embamba fails with the takedown.#T3#
Timbrook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Timbrook looks to land a combination but Embamba avoids it well.
Embamba blocks the body kick.
Timbrook lands with a slapping head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timbrook.
A little jabbing left from Embamba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Embamba darts in looking for a takedown but Timbrook gets double underhooks and turns Embamba into the cage.
Timbrook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Embamba swivels and escapes.
Embamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Timbrook as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Timbrook closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Timbrook has picked Embamba up - he's going for a ride! Timbrook dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Timbrook is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timbrook is pressing down on Embamba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Embamba is holding on for now. #SU#
Timbrook stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Embamba to get to his feet.
Timbrook shoots in but no luck this time.
Embamba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Embamba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Timbrook dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Timbrook instigates a clinch.
Timbrook wants to break free but Embamba has control.
Embamba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timbrook smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Timbrook has closed the distance and engaged Embamba in a clinch.
#TD#
Embamba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Timbrook is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Embamba to the mat. Embamba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Embamba wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timbrook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Embamba circles away.#TD2#
Embamba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Embamba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Timbrook wants to get back to his feet but Embamba is dominant here and he's now got Timbrook's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Embamba working for the choke.
Timbrook trying to get back to his feet but Embamba is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Embamba looking for the RNC.
Embamba throwing sloppy strikes.
James Embamba has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Embamba has managed to slip his arm under Timbrook's chin. This could be all over... yep, Timbrook is tapping out! Submission win for Embamba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Embamba!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 57
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Embamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wappner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Embamba swivels and escapes.
Embamba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wappner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wappner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Embamba defends well and Wappner ends up having to push Embamba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Embamba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wappner.#CL#
Wappner clinches.
Embamba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wappner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Embamba pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Wappner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wappner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Embamba.
Embamba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wappner's waist but Wappner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Embamba off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embamba darts in looking for a takedown but Wappner gets double underhooks and turns Embamba into the cage. #TD#
Wappner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Embamba did well to prevent Wappner getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Embamba is trying to stand up here but Wappner is controlling him well.
Wappner tries to stand and escape but Embamba is controlling the position. #T1#
Wappner wants to pass to mount but Embamba is defending the position. #SUB2#
Embamba looking for submissions off his back.
Embamba looks winded!
Wappner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Wappner seems to be working for a kimura but Embamba defends the submission attempt.
Wappner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Embamba. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Embamba moves into full guard.
Embamba trying to control the position.
Wappner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wappner is looking to work some ground and pound but Embamba has wrist control.
Embamba is trying to control the position but Wappner postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wappner misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Wappner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Embamba tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
The ground and pound from Wappner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Embamba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wappner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Embamba keeps working.
Wappner tries to stand but Embamba is controlling his head.
Embamba takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Embamba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Wappner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Embamba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Wappner stands up and beckons Embamba to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embamba is looking to clinch but Wappner is avoiding it.
Embamba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wappner swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Wappner dominated that round.
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##CL#
Wappner moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wappner manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Embamba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wappner is trying to defend but Embamba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Wappner manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Embamba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Embamba wants to take the fight to the mat but Wappner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wappner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Embamba tries to pull guard but Wappner won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Wappner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Embamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Embamba is breathing heavily.
Embamba darts in looking for a takedown but Wappner gets double underhooks and turns Embamba into the cage.
Archie Wappner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Embamba.#T1#
Wappner shoots in for a double leg but Embamba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wappner with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Embamba counters by clinching up.
Wappner is trying to break the clinch but Embamba has him pressed against the cage.
Embamba is trying to stall.
Wappner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Embamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wappner is defended easily by Embamba.
Wappner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Embamba can do to turn this around?
Wappner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wappner thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2##TD2#
Embamba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wappner did well to prevent Embamba getting side control.
Embamba trying to pass the guard but Wappner defending well.
Embamba is thwarting Wappner's attempts to control the position.
Embamba with the ground and pound but Wappner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wappner is controlling Embamba's posture.
Wappner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Embamba on the ground.
Wappner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Wappner keeping moving, preventing Embamba from controlling successfully.
Wappner trying to keep a closed guard but Embamba is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Wappner moves into range and clinches up with Embamba.
Wappner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Embamba.
Wappner tries to pull guard but Embamba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Wappner pulls Embamba into guard.
Wappner tries to strike from the bottom.
Embamba wants to control from the top but Wappner keeps moving.
Wappner is trying to hold Embamba in close to prevent damage but Embamba has managed to pass into half guard.
Embamba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wappner wants to get back to his feet.
Embamba slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Embamba wants to take a breather but Wappner is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Wappner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wappner fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Wappner tries to keep at a distance but Embamba has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Embamba breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Embamba closes the distance and pushes Wappner back into the cage.#BC2#
Embamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Wappner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Embamba's guard.
Embamba seems keen to control Wappner's posture.#T1#
Wappner tries to free his leg and advance position but Embamba is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Wappner stands up and waves to Embamba to follow him.
Embamba shoots for a takedown but Wappner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wappner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Embamba as he jumps to the side.
Wappner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Embamba sprawls well. Embamba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wappner gets slowly back to his feet.
Embamba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Wappner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embamba fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL2#
Embamba moves into the clinch.
Embamba gets underhooks to prevent Wappner's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Embamba successfully pulls guard.
Wappner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Embamba gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Embamba has his feet on Wappner's thighs here. He's pushed Wappner off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wappner screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Embamba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Embamba moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Embamba pulls guard successfully.
Embamba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
Navarro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Navarro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navarro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Embamba wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro scoring with some ground and pound.
Embamba is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embamba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navarro.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Embamba looking for a guillotine here but Navarro defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro controlling from the top position. #T1#
Navarro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Embamba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Navarro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Embamba punching to the body, from the bottom.
Navarro distracts Embamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Navarro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Embamba has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro stands up over Embamba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Embamba is trying to keep Navarro in close.
Embamba thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Embamba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navarro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Embamba controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself. #SUB2#
Embamba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Embamba looks winded!
Navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Navarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Embamba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro throws a big right hand that misses.
Navarro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Navarro is looking to work some ground and pound but Embamba has wrist control.
Navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Navarro has gone for a leg lock! Embamba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Navarro's guard.#REVB#
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet. #T3##ES#
Navarro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Embamba off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Navarro has Embamba up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Embamba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Navarro was covering up waiting for the punch and Embamba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Embamba tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard. #T4#
Navarro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet.
Navarro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Embamba's guard. #REVR#
Navarro postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro is in close to Embamba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Embamba keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Navarro 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##CL#
Embamba tries to keep at a distance but Navarro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Embamba has Navarro pressed against the cage, preventing Navarro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Embamba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Navarro's efforts to push away.
Navarro wants to break free but Embamba has control.
#BC2#
Embamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Embamba. #SUB2#
Embamba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro wants to control but Embamba postures up.#T1#
Embamba is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Embamba is breathing heavily.
Embamba working the ground and pound but Navarro is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Embamba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Navarro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here.
Clifton Navarro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Embamba wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Navarro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Navarro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Navarro keeping hold of Embamba's head, controlling as best he can.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Embamba has control of the leg.
Embamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working. #SUB2#
Embamba 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.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Embamba forces Navarro back against the cage and clinches.
Navarro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Embamba is looking to control Navarro's arms but Navarro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Embamba has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Embamba pulls Navarro into guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Navarro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Embamba's head.
Navarro is working Embamba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navarro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Navarro distracts Embamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Navarro postures up in Embamba's guard and throws a big left but Embamba blocks it.
Navarro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navarro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Navarro cracks Embamba with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navarro controlling from the top position.
Embamba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Embamba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Navarro closes the distance and clinches.
Navarro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Embamba is defending well for now.#BC2#
Embamba manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Embamba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Navarro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Navarro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Embamba has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Embamba throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Embamba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Navarro somewhat.
Embamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Navarro closes the distance and pushes Embamba back into the cage.
Navarro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Navarro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Embamba up against the cage.
Navarro seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Navarro trying to stall but Embamba improves his position.
#TD2#
Embamba has Navarro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Embamba pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Navarro tumbling to the mat - Embamba dives into Navarro's guard.#T2#
Embamba is looking to stand up but Navarro won't let him. #ES#
Navarro pushes Embamba off and scrambles back to his feet.
Embamba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Embamba wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Embamba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Navarro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Navarro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Embamba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Embamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Navarro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Embamba to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Embamba stops Navarro from standing up. #T3#
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Embamba from controlling successfully.
Embamba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Navarro is pulling down on Embamba's head. It's preventing any offense from Embamba, at least for the moment.
Navarro 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.#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.
Navarro has control of Embamba's left arm, preventing Embamba from doing any damage.
Embamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Embamba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Navarro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Embamba rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Embamba.
I think Embamba 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Embamba!
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