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Event:
FFA 14: Ekaku vs Soze
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cooke moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Cooke.#CL2#
Cooke clinches.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown. 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.
Cooke lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Brown has been cut.
The referee calls for Cooke to work.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cooke pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is trying to drag Cooke to the mat but Cooke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Cooke is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cooke lands an elbow inside.
Cooke is struggling to control the position.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
Cooke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cooke is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Cooke clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Cooke has him pressed against the cage.
Brown letting Cooke take a breather here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooke.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Cooke.#CL2#
Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cooke pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown tries to break free but Cooke pushes him back against the cage.
Cooke is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooke with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.#CL2#
Cooke closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooke as he jumps to the side.
Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown misses with a hook.#T4##CL2#
Cooke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cooke gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.#CL2#
Cooke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cooke clinches with his opponent.
Cooke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cooke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cooke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Cooke gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cooke darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooke smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cooke. #T1#
A body shot lands from Cooke.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Cooke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cooke.
#BC2#
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Cooke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Cooke forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
It seemed like Cooke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!#CUT2#
Antonio Brown's cut is getting worse.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Cooke lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke has Brown pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cooke has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooke lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Antonio Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Cooke pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samuel Cooke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.#CL2#
Cooke forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Cooke working Brown over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Cooke has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooke lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cooke drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
Jeez, Antonio Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke 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:
FFA 11: Ekaku vs Gay
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Wilson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tony Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Wilson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson throws a counter combo.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brown eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wilson scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Brown backs off Wilson throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Brown shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilson throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Wilson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tony Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Wilson misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Brown backs off Wilson throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Antonio Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Wilson.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Wilson checks a low kick from Brown.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Brown looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from Wilson both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Wilson.
Wilson throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilson.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Wilson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Wilson throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wilson lands a two punch combo.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
Brown tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Brown backs off Wilson throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brown dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tony Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Wilson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left and a right from Wilson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Wilson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Brown swinging wildly here.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Wilson misses with the combination.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson slips a straight right by Brown.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
#T3#
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown. #CL2#
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Brown is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brown. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Antonio Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Wilson scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Wilson.
Tony Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Wilson!
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Event:
FFA 8: Bishop vs Waves
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches. #TD#
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ribeiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.#T1##SUB#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ribeiro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
Ribeiro scoring with punches and elbows.
Ribeiro controlling the position.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Ribeiro stalls from top position.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.#T2#
Brown is trying to escape the position but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribeiro 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 Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brown pushes Ribeiro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ribeiro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ribeiro cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Ribeiro working the body and head with strikes.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown dodges the ground and pound from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is staying tight to Brown's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brown struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ribeiro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brown some visible discomfort.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Brown trying to remain calm as Ribeiro controls from the top position.
Ribeiro cracks Brown with a big right hand but Brown just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribeiro grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
Brown throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ribeiro controlling the position.
Ribeiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Ribeiro 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#
Ribeiro fails with the takedown.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Ribeiro finds it's way through Brown's defenses. #CL2#
Ribeiro pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Ribeiro has Brown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brown tumbling to the mat - Ribeiro dives into Brown's guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Ribeiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribeiro is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Ribeiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Ribeiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.#T3#
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#CL2#
Ribeiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ribeiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ribeiro is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ribeiro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro lands with a punch from half guard.
Ribeiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Ribeiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Ribeiro controls the position.
Brown prevents Ribeiro from moving into mount.
Brown misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ribeiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brown down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is dominant here and he's now got Brown's back!
Brown trying to control the position but Ribeiro manages to sink in the hooks.
Brown is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ribeiro.
#T1#
Brown tries to escape but Ribeiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ribeiro controlling from the back.
Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribeiro looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Brown grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribeiro scores with punches to the body.
Ribeiro throwing damaging strikes from the back! Brown could be in trouble here!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Ribeiro lands a shot to the body.
Ribeiro lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Brown trying to control the hands but Ribeiro breaks the grip.
Ribeiro controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Brown won't enjoy being in this position. Ribeiro looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Brown is tapping - it's over boys! Ribeiro picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonas Ribeiro!
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Event:
FFA 5: Rising Up
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturlusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sturlusson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturlusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sturlusson tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sturlusson to the ground. Sturlusson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sturlusson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Sturlusson moved out of range.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturlusson throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a hook. Sturlusson ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sturlusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antonio Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sturlusson scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Sturlusson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sturlusson defends well.
Sturlusson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sturlusson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sturlusson rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Sturlusson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown!
A victorious Antonio Brown 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:
KCM- Showcase 3
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bracco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bracco from controlling successfully.
Bracco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bracco lands a couple of digs.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bracco is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bracco tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bracco has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown!
An out of breath Antonio Brown 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:
KCM Showcase- 2
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matthes back to the ropes. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Matthes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthes. #SUB#
Matthes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthes. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Matthes defends it easily.
Matthes stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Matthes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthes pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matthes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Matthes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Matthes wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthes is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthes content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Matthes stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Matthes wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthes controlling from the top position.
Brown wants to hit a switch here but Matthes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there!
Brown throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3##SUB#
Matthes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brown has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brown!
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matthes is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Matthes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matthes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Matthes pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #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.#ES#
Matthes uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Matthes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.#SUB#
Matthes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.#REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Matthes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Brown ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Matthes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Matthes is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for a kimura here.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matthes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthes. #T1#
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Matthes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Matthes can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matthes wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Matthes defends the submission attempt.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Matthes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Matthes back against the ropes.
Brown is pressed up against the ropes. Matthes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matthes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matthes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthes manages to avoid it.#T3#
Brown misses with a left hand #TD#
and Matthes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matthes prevents Brown from improving his position.
Matthes throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Matthes trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for a kimura here.
Matthes trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Matthes wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown wants to improve his position but Matthes is controlling well.
Matthes wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Matthes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthes.
Matthes is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.#SUB#
Matthes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Matthes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown! #REVB#
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown working the ground and pound.
Mike Matthes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown prevents Matthes from escaping the position.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matthes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown wants to take a breather but Matthes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brown.
Matthes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Matthes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brown has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Matthes counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Matthes has moved into half guard.
Matthes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Matthes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matthes throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthes. #T3#
Matthes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthes uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Matthes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown!
#SUB#
Matthes swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matthes's guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown wants to stand but Matthes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthes wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthes 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthes!
Mike Matthes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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