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Event:
LIA 33: The Bag Man, Man
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Radyys. Those never looked like landing.
Traven is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Traven does no damage.
Radyys tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Traven manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Radyys gets a clinch. #BC2#
Traven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Radyys is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Traven's half guard.
Traven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Radyys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Radyys looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Traven with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Traven is staying active underneath Radyys, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Radyys 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.
#SUB#
Radyys is looking for a kimura but Traven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Radyys to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Radyys wants to work for an arm triangle but Traven is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Radyys is looking to take a break and control but Traven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Radyys seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Radyys missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Radyys is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Radyys is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Traven is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donatas Radyys!
A less than humble Donatas Radyys misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
LIA 32: Unchecked Aggression
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Lange throws a body shot but no joy.
Traven looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Traven throws a series of punches but Lange avoids them all with ease.
Traven swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lange.
A combination from Lange does no damage.
Lange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traven throws a right hand that Lange ducks under and follows up with a left that Lange also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange jabs at Traven's body.
Some wild striking there from Traven.
As Traven backs off Lange throws a huge counter combo but Traven manages to avoid it all.
Lange goes for a double leg but Traven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Traven continues to drive forward.#T1#
Traven throws a right hand that Lange ducks under and follows up with a left that Lange also avoids with ease.
Lange throws a head kick but Traven moves out of range.
Traven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lange circles away quickly and effectively.
Robert Traven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lange wants to clinch.
Lange shoots for a takedown but Traven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert Traven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Traven swinging wildly here.
Traven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Lange looks to score with a jab to the body but Traven is just out of range.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown. Traven tries to sprawl out of it but Lange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Traven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traven.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Traven as he jumps to the side.
Traven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lange backs up against the cage.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Traven as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Traven pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lange back to the cage. Traven follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Traven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lange.
Traven throws a body punch but Lange moves out of range. #CL2#
Lange closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Traven gets underhooks to prevent Lange's takedown attempt.
Traven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traven is trying to force a seperation but Lange has the dominant position.
Traven tries to circle away but Lange has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Lange ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lange no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Lange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Traven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Traven gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traven.
Traven sets himself, and Lange steps forward looking for the clinch! Traven avoids it this time.
Traven misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Traven dominated that round.
That's time! Traven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lange wants to clinch.
Lange looks to clinch
and Traven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traven throws a nice looking combination but Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt - Traven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Traven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lange looks for the body kick but Traven saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lange closes the distance and clinches.
Traven is trying to push Lange away but Lange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lange controlling the action here for a moment.
Traven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Traven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lange keeps control of Traven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Lange pulls guard successfully.
Traven prevents Lange from getting back to his feet.
Lange trying to keep a closed guard but Traven is proving a slippery customer.
Traven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lange on the ground.
Traven won't allow Lange to sweep him here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lange is working an open guard so Traven takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Traven scores with a four punch combination!
Lange tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Traven defends well and Lange ends up having to push Traven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Traven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robert Traven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Traven throws a series of punches but Lange moves out of range.
Traven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traven swivels and escapes.
Lange slips a jab and a cross from Traven.
#CL2#
Lange has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lange gets control of Traven's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lange will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Traven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lange can do to turn this around?#T3##SU#
Traven gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
Traven misses with the combination.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traven swivels and escapes.
Traven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Traven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lange avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Lange closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Lange is working for takedown but Traven is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Traven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Traven prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Traven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Traven is trying to push Lange away but Lange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Traven lunges at Lange with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lange's hand.
Traven dips to his left and cracks Lange with an uppercut!
Traven stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Traven dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traven throws a right and a left that Lange avoids nicely.
Lange shoots in for a takedown but Traven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lange has his takedown stuffed
and Traven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traven tries to bum rush Lange with a series of wild strikes but Lange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lange misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Traven's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traven cracks Lange with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robert Traven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Traven as he jumps to the side.
Robert Traven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.#T1#
Traven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Traven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Traven throws a series of punches but Lange moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traven keeps the fight on the outside.
Traven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Lange throws a right and a left that both miss.
Traven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lange's head.
Traven misses with a looping right.
Lange throws a big shot that misses.
Traven throws a big counter combination but Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Traven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Traven gets tackled into the cage by Lange. Lange maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lange softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Lange manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Traven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lange trying to control the position.
#T3##SU#
Traven decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lange, up you get!
Lange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Traven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Traven swinging wildly here.
Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Traven sprawls well. He's pushed Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Traven misses with a wild combination.
Lange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Traven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown but Traven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Traven throws a nice looking combination but Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lange doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Traven counters with a two punch combo.
Lange lands with a slapping head kick.
Lange misses with a takedown
and Traven counters with a left to the body.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt
and Traven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Traven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Traven, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Traven!
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Event:
LIA 28: Over The Line!
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Traven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Traven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Traven lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Traven misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Traven scores with a four punch combination!
Traven connects with a looping right hand.
Traven swinging wildly here.
A combination from Traven does no damage. #CL#
Traven gets tackled into the cage by Cutolo. Cutolo maintains the clinch.
Traven blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Cutolo.
Cutolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Traven looks winded!#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Traven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Traven is looking to break free of the clinch but Cutolo has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
A short uppercut from Cutolo.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo keeps control of Traven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands an uppercut.
Cutolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutolo pushes Traven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travens head.
Traven is trying to break the clinch but Cutolo is controlling him.
Cutolo gets through Traven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Cutolo on the inside.
Traven takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cutolo.
#T2#
Cutolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Traven is rocked!
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traven is still on wobbly legs! Can Cutolo finish him?
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Traven.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Traven.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Traven with a big uppercut! Traven tries to clinch up but Cutolo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Traven to the mat! Traven covers up and Cutolo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raffaele Cutolo!
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Event:
LIA 24: Face Down In The Muck
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ahma.#CL#
Ahma clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma pushes Traven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma keeps control of Traven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahma is stalling here.
Ahma digs a right hand into Traven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traven's gas tank.
Ahma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Traven is trying to force a seperation but Ahma has the dominant position.
Traven wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traven wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahma won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Ahma.
Ahma'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.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
#T1#
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Traven tries to circle away but Ahma has him pinned against the cage.
Ahma just leaning against Traven, taking a breather.
Ahma avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ahma for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traven wants to break free but Ahma has control.
Ahma is struggling to control the position.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travens head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
Ahma stalling in the clinch.
Ahma stalling the fight.
Traven working hard to break the clinch.
Ahma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antti Ahma.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ahma clinches up with Traven and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahma is pushing Traven up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traven is trying to push Ahma away but Ahma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Traven's efforts to push away.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Traven tries to break free but Ahma pushes him back against the cage.
Traven working hard to break the clinch.
Traven wants to break free but Ahma has control.
Ahma tries a body shot but Traven blocks it.
Ahma is pushing Traven up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ahma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Traven's efforts to push away.
Traven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahma tries a body shot but Traven blocks it.
Ahma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Traven. #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.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
Traven is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahma has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
Ahma effectively controlling the action here.
Ahma stalling.
Ahma slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Ahma to work.
Traven is trying to push Ahma away but Ahma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Traven tries to break the clinch but Ahma is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Ahma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahma misses with a hook to the body
and Traven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Traven feints the counter takedown.
Traven lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Ahma forces Traven back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahma.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traven is trying to force a seperation but Ahma has the dominant position.
Traven wants to break free but Ahma has control.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Traven is trying to break the clinch but Ahma has him pressed against the cage.
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Ahma to work.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Traven wants to break free but Ahma has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahma.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traven working hard to break the clinch.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahma tries to work over Traven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma works on Traven's body with a couple of short punches.
Traven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahma pushes Traven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma is working Traven over against the cage.#T2#
Ahma lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
Ahma presses Traven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Traven takes a shot to the head.
Ahma has Traven pressed against the cage, preventing Traven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahma lands a body punch.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Traven is breathing heavily.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travens head.
Ahma tries a body shot but Traven blocks it.
Ahma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Traven's efforts to push away.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of Traven's head.
Ahma digs a right hand into Traven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traven's gas tank.
Ahma cracks Traven with a nice body shot.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma. #ROC#
Traven is rocked!
Ahma stalling against the cage.
Traven wants to break free but Ahma has control.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Traven is trying to break the clinch but Ahma is controlling him.
Antti Ahma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
Traven is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traven.
Nice body punch from Ahma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahma.
Traven being controlled against the cage.
Traven seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma gets through Traven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Ahma'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.
Traven is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahma has double underhooks.
Ahma'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.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Traven controls his hands.
Ahma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traven can do to turn this around?
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
Come on Ahma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Ahma dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Traven misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Ahma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antti Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ahma forces Traven back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Ahma prevents Traven from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahma.
Ahma lands a right hand.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ahma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Traven can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Ahma is leaning against Traven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahma is struggling to control the position.
Ahma effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Ahma to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ahma seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ahma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahma stalls.
Ahma keeps control of Traven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antti Ahma.#CL#
Ahma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body.
Traven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Ahma has Traven pushed against the cage.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Traven working hard to break the clinch.
Ahma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Traven up against the cage.#T3#
Ahma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahma lands a right hand.
Ahma stalling against the cage.
Traven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Traven's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Traven's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ahma.
Good body shot from Ahma.
Ahma'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.
Traven wants to break the clinch but can't.
Antti Ahma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Traven's ribcage. Traven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Ahma.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robert Traven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Ahma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Traven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baillie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baillie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traven swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Baillie closes the distance and pushes Traven back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Baillie.
Baillie lands a knee to the body.
Baillie lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Robert Traven has been cut.
Baillie lands a damaging elbow.
Baillie lands an elbow just above Traven 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baillie.
Traven dodges an elbow strike from Baillie.
Traven avoids a wild elbow strike from Baillie.
Baillie connects with a knee to the 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!
Traven blocks the elbow strike.
Baillie landing knees to the body.
Baillie lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Baillie.
Traven takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Traven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baillie has him pressed against the cage.
Baillie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Traven shrugs off.
Baillie lands a good knee to the midsection. Traven won't want to take too many of those.
Baillie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Traven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baillie obliges.
Baillie lands an elbow inside.
Baillie lands an elbow just above Traven 's eye.
Baillie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Traven's defenses.
Baillie lands an elbow inside.
Baillie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baillie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baillie lands an elbow just above Traven 's eye. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traven takes an elbow to the temple.
Baillie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Traven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baillie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baillie has Traven pressed against the cage, preventing Traven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Baillie.
Baillie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Baillie.
Baillie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Traven lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baillie lands an elbow that stopped Traven in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Robert Traven's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baillie.
Traven looks winded!
Baillie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Baillie.
Baillie lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Traven takes an elbow to the forehead.
Traven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Traven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baillie has him pressed against the cage.
Baillie lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Baillie.
Traven tries to break the clinch but Baillie is controlling the position.
Baillie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Traven's defenses.
Knees to the body from Baillie.
Traven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baillie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Traven takes an elbow to the temple.
Baillie lands a nice elbow.
Traven takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baillie lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Baillie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baillie lands an elbow that stopped Traven in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Robert Traven's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Baillie.
Baillie lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baillie obliges.
Baillie with a knee to the head.
Baillie working Traven over with knees to the body.
Traven takes an elbow to the forehead.
Traven takes an elbow to the temple.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Traven shrugs off. #CUT#
Robert Traven's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Traven takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baillie lands a knee to the head.
Baillie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baillie lands a nice elbow.
Baillie lands an elbow that stopped Traven in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Baillie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Traven's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baillie misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Baillie has managed to clinch.
Traven takes an elbow to the temple.
Baillie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baillie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Traven is trying to break the clinch but Baillie is controlling him.
Baillie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Traven's defenses.
Luke Baillie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baillie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Traven is trying to force a seperation but Baillie has the dominant position.
Baillie lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Traven's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Baillie!
Luke Baillie 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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