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Event:
RFL-60 Orndorf vs. Antonovich
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Gusmao blocks a jab.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
Gusmao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gusmao misses with a body shot
and Suarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gusmao thinking.
Gusmao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Suarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gusmao tries to avoid it but Suarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gusmao to the ground. Gusmao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Suarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Suarez moves away and avoids it.
Suarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gusmao misses with a hook.
Suarez throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gusmao.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Gusmao. No joy for Suarez on that attempt.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusmao defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Gusmao throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gusmao wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gusmao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Gusmao is trying to stand up here but Suarez is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suarez throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao wants to clinch up but Suarez keeps it at a distance.
Suarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gusmao defends it well.
Gusmao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao.#CL#
Gusmao moves into range and clinches up with Suarez.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Suarez can't get the takedown.
Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mateo Suarez.
Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao is pressed up against the cage. Suarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gusmao down to the mat. Gusmao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suarez showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Gusmao wants to get back to his feet.
Suarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gusmao tries to kick Suarez off but Suarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suarez throwing shots but Gusmao is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Suarez there.
Gusmao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gusmao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Gusmao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Gusmao moves into the clinch.
Suarez blocks a body shot from Gusmao. #T4#
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Suarez controls the action.
Suarez has Gusmao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gusmao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Suarez's head.
Suarez can't get the takedown.
Gusmao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Gusmao.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Gusmao manages to get underhooks.
Gusmao works on Suarez's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suarez takes a shot to the head.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Suarez looks winded!
Gusmao prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gusmao.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Suarez is just out of range.#CL#
Gusmao clinches up with Suarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Suarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gusmao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suarez takes a shot to the head.
Suarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gusmao prevents it.
Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mateo Suarez.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suarez is working for takedown but Gusmao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Gusmao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao gets through Suarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao lands with a left to the head.
Suarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gusmao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Suarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gusmao lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao.
Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gusmao lands with a left to the head.
Suarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Suarez is rocked!
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Suarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao digs a right hand underneath Suarez's ribcage. Suarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gusmao gets through Suarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Good body shot from Gusmao.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
A right hand to the body from Gusmao.
#T2#
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
A short uppercut from Gusmao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Suarez pressed against the cage. Gusmao frees himself up and cracks Suarez with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Suarez crumples to the floor, out cold! Gusmao jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title!
Henrique Gusmao 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:
RFL - 45 Rise Up!
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Joe lands with a nice body punch.
Joe's coach down at Cobra Kai Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Suarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joe scores with a nice right hand.
Suarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Suarez shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suarez looks for a takedown but Joe sprawls well.
Glass Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe leaves Suarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. 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.
Suarez throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Despite the aggression on Joe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Suarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joe to score with a decent uppercut.
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suarez.
Suarez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Suarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Suarez is putting a hurting on Joe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Suarez working the ground and pound from side control.
Suarez throws an elbow but Joe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Suarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Suarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Suarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joe wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suarez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe defending well though.
Joe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Suarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Suarez trying to control the action but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Suarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suarez lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joe can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suarez lands a nice short elbow.
Suarez prevents Joe from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Suarez there. #T4#
Suarez with the ground and pound but Joe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Suarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suarez throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Joe pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joe wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mateo Suarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Suarez with a body shot.
Suarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
Joe throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez slips a jab from Joe.
Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Suarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Suarez shoots in and bounces Joe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Suarez postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suarez cracks Joe with a solid left hand.
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Ronald Mateo Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Suarez cracks Joe with a solid left hand.
Suarez postures up.
Suarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Suarez lands a couple of elbows.
Suarez stands up over Joe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
and Suarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suarez slips a jab from Joe.
Suarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Suarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joe's guard.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Suarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suarez throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suarez's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVB#
Suarez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Suarez tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suarez holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mateo Suarez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suarez misses with a looping left.
Joe swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Suarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Glass Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suarez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe works Suarez's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Suarez with a hook.
Suarez avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suarez moves away from the strike by Joe. #T1#
Suarez misses with a looping left.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Suarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Joe.#TD#
Joe gets caught napping as Suarez dives in and scores a takedown. Joe manages to retain guard.
Suarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Suarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suarez is working Joe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Suarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Glass Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard.
Joe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Suarez works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.
Suarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Suarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suarez distracts Joe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Suarez cracks Joe with a solid left hand.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Suarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suarez preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Joe stuns Suarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Suarez.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Suarez moved out of range nicely.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Suarez is just out of range.
Suarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez tries to counter with a takedown but Joe is quick to defend against it.
Suarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but Suarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suarez doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
Ronald Mateo Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe swings for the body but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glass Joe.
I think Suarez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Mateo Suarez!
A relieved looking Ronald Mateo Suarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RISE 42
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 3000.
3000 connects with an inside leg kick.
3000 throws a leg kick which misses Suarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Suarez tries to avoid it.
Suarez misses the jab.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Suarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. 3000 sprawls well initially but Suarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
3000 wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
#SUB#
3000 actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
3000 blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suarez. #T1#
Suarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
3000 is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can 3000 avoid being mounted?
Suarez lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
3000 is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can 3000 avoid being mounted?
Suarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
3000 is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
3000 is doing well to control the position and prevent Suarez from advancing to side control.
3000 wants to control but Suarez passes into side.
3000's coaches at Team Alpha Midget have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on 3000's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
3000 avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suarez.
3000 wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez looks up at the clock and then as 3000 takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Suarez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
3000 is trying to control Suarez's posture but Suarez avoids it.
Suarez tries to score with some ground and pound. 3000 controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Suarez lands some shots froms side control.
Suarez in the domination position with 3000 hanging on.
3000 struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Suarez.
Suarez in side control, throwing shots but 3000 defends.
Suarez grinds an elbow into 3000's temple.
3000 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suarez off and has taken his back!
Suarez tries to escape but 3000 has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez prevents 3000 from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - 3000's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Suarez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
3000 has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Suarez's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mateo Suarez 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#
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
3000 thumps Suarez with a low kick.
3000 slips a jab from Suarez.
3000 slips a jab from Suarez.
3000 throws a leg kick
and Suarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps 3000 thinking.
3000 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez cracks 3000 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
3000 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suarez.
3000 with a jab.#T1#
Suarez checks a low kick from 3000.
Suarez missing with a left hand there. 3000 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
3000 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
3000 dips to his left and cracks Suarez with an uppercut!
Suarez avoids the head kick by 3000.
3000 slips a straight right by Suarez.
3000 appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and 3000 counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Suarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. 3000 was covering up waiting for the punch and Suarez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
3000 controlling the position.
Suarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Suarez throwing strikes from guard but 3000 blocks nicely.
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suarez working some strikes from top position.
3000 is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Ronald Mateo Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
3000 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
3000 is controlling Suarez's posture.#T3#
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
3000 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez postures up in 3000's guard and throws a big left but 3000 blocks it.
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Suarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
3000 looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
#SUB#
3000 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
3000 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez throws a big elbow that misses.
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
3000 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
3000 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronald Mateo Suarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Suarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Suarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suarez.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and 3000 counters with a slapping leg kick.
3000 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Suarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suarez working 3000 over with strikes. #T1#
Suarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
3000 wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez is pressing down on 3000's thigh, looking to free his foot. 3000 is holding on for now. #SUB#
3000 is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Suarez is tapping! Great win for 3000!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). André 3000!
André 3000 retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, André 3000 thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Mateo Suarez (ranked 3608 p4p, 299 weight class) and Neil Nucombe (ranked 938 p4p, 108 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronald Mateo Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Suarez fails to land the takedown.
Suarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nucombe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez somewhat.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe drives through and clinches with Suarez against the cage.
Suarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe looking for a takedown.
Suarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (0) Nucombe
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Nucombe pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (0) Nucombe
Nucombe wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez tries to move to mount but Nucombe blocks the move with his legs.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suarez's best efforts.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but Nucombe defending well.
Nucombe wants to get back to full guard.
Nucombe gets back to full guard.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Nucombe working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nucombe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nucombe has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position.
Suarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez is looking to pass into half guard but Nucombe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nucombe is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (5) vs (2) Nucombe
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nucombe wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Nucombe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.
Suarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nucombe escapes and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (5) Nucombe
Nucombe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nucombe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suarez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Garden, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Nucombe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nucombe trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez manages to get back to half guard.
Nucombe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (8) Nucombe
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Nucombe has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (5) vs (11) Nucombe
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nucombe.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nucombe.
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Suarez turns into Nucombe and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (7) vs (11) Nucombe
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez is looking to pass into half guard but Nucombe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nucombe is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (7) vs (13) Nucombe
Nucombe stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Suarez 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.
Suarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nucombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nucombe won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nucombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (9) vs (13) Nucombe
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 13 to 9.
After winning the bout, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCF FN 26:Vinyard vs Sityodton
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Suarez.
Suarez jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suarez wants to stand but Sitsongrit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Suarez wants to stand but Sitsongrit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Suarez's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Suarez won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it. #T2#
Suarez wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura but Suarez is defending well.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sitsongrit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit works his way into side control. #T3##SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez is looking to regain half guard here but Sitsongrit keeps moving and retains side control.
Sitsongrit has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sitsongrit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Suarez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Sitsongrit looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit working for a guillotine from mount but Suarez is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is working for a guillotine from mount but Suarez frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcinho Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
A big left from Suarez misses.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suarez sprawls and moves away.
Suarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suarez throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Suarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Suarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Suarez.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Suarez avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mateo Suarez.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Suarez misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Suarez moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suarez.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suarez.
Suarez throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a single leg into guard. Suarez didn't expect that.
Sitsongrit pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suarez is just riding it out for now. Sitsongrit eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Suarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura but Suarez is defending well.
Sitsongrit is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit moves nicely into side control.
Sitsongrit is staying tight to Suarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcinho Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Suarez throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Suarez.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Suarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suarez lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Suarez.
Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Suarez connects with a body shot.
Suarez has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suarez won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB#
Sitsongrit is working to tighten his grip on Suarez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Suarez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sitsongrit is really squeezing tight and eventually Suarez passes out! Sitsongrit breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Marcinho Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CCF FN 22:Built vs Vinyard
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Faustin looks to land a left hand but Suarez moved out of range nicely.
Suarez misses with a looping right.
Faustin scores with the left hand. Suarez knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Faustin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Suarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faustin's guard.
Suarez wants to get up but he can't break Faustin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suarez throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is looking to stand up but Faustin won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Faustin is retaining full guard. #T1##SU2#
Suarez gets to his feet. Faustin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've been told by Faustin's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Faustin does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Suarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Suarez escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Suarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faustin's guard.
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Suarez wanted to stand there but Faustin had control of the position.
Suarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faustin is breathing heavily.
Suarez is looking to stand up but Faustin won't let him. #SU2#
Suarez gets to his feet. Faustin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suarez showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez working over Faustin with some ground and pound. Faustin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SU2#
Suarez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Faustin to stand up. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Faustin enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Faustin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suarez wanted to stand there but Faustin had control of the position.
Faustin has momentary wrist control but Suarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Faustin wants to stand up but Suarez is controlling him.
Suarez throwing strikes from guard but Faustin blocks nicely.
Suarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Suarez gets to his feet. Faustin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Faustin slips the punch.
Suarez misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faustin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suarez. Suarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Suarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Suarez stands up.
Faustin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suarez.
Suarez looks to land a left hand but Faustin moved out of range nicely.
Faustin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suarez.
Faustin drops his hands momentarily and Suarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faustin finds it's way round the side to connect with Suarez's head.
Faustin throws a series of strikes that have Suarez backpedaling.
Mikhail Faustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suarez misses with a looping right.
Faustin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Suarez drives through with a takedown into Faustin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mateo Suarez 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#
Faustin fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Suarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU2#
Suarez stands up from Faustin's guard - Suarez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Faustin moves away from the strike by Suarez.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faustin misses with a series of wild punches.
Suarez misses with a wild body shot.
Faustin moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Faustin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez.
Faustin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suarez sprawls and moves away.
Suarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faustin ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Suarez misses its intended target.
Suarez misses with an uppercut.
Faustin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Suarez drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suarez is looking to stand up but Faustin won't let him.
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suarez lands a couple of digs.
Faustin has a closed guard, preventing Suarez from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Faustin is working an open guard so Suarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A jab from Suarez misses.
Faustin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faustin defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez slips a jab from Faustin.
Faustin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Faustin.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Faustin moved out of range.
Suarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faustin slips under a jab.
Mikhail Faustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faustin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Suarez lands with a hook. Faustin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suarez connects with a looping right hand.
Faustin misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Faustin enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Faustin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suarez wants to stand but Faustin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Suarez stands and steps away. Faustin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Faustin.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Faustin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Faustin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Faustin stuns Suarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mikhail Faustin is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faustin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Suarez wants to get back to his feet.
Suarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Faustin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suarez scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU2#
Suarez stands up from half guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Faustin misses with a two punch combination.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Faustin moved out of range.
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!
Faustin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suarez.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faustin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Suarez gets a double leg takedown into Faustin's guard.
Faustin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Suarez dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mateo Suarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Faustin slips a straight right by Suarez.
A combination from Faustin does no damage.
Suarez slips a jab and a cross from Faustin.
Suarez stuns Faustin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Suarez misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Suarez.
Suarez lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Suarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Faustin wants to get back to his feet but Suarez is dominant here and he's now got Faustin's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Faustin hold on?
Faustin staying busy and making it hard for Suarez to control.
Suarez throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Faustin!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Suarez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Faustin up.
#ROC2#
Faustin is rocked!
Suarez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Faustin to escape the position.
Oh Faustin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suarez cracks Faustin with a big right hand from the back mount! Faustin immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Suarez takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Mateo Suarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronald Mateo Suarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CCF FN 17:Overflow vs Araujo
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Suarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Simpson should have avoided that one.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a hook but Suarez avoids it easily.
Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez.
Suarez works the jab nicely.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suarez throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Suarez misses.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Simpson's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez.
Suarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Suarez misses.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson misses with a hook. Suarez ducked under it nicely.
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Suarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Simpson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez misses with a looping right.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Simpson slips a jab from Suarez.
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Suarez misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards.
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Suarez connects with the punch.
Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson misses the jab.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez connects with a right hand. Simpson shakes it off.
Simpson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson scores with the left hand. Suarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suarez.
Suarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronald Mateo Suarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Suarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Suarez misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez misses with a straight left.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Suarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Simpson slips a straight right by Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Suarez.#T2#
Suarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Suarez scores with a decent looking hook.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Suarez.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Suarez misses its intended target.
Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.#T3#
Suarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson works Suarez's body with a nice hook.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Suarez is rocked!
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Suarez cracks Simpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Suarez misses with an uppercut.
Suarez lands with a good body shot.
Suarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Suarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
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 Richie Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Suarez defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez connects with a jab.
Suarez walks into a straight right hand from Simpson.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suarez.
Suarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Suarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Simpson throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Suarez blocks a jab.
Suarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson ducks right into an uppercut from Suarez.
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Suarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Suarez misses with a wild body shot.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Suarez throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Suarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
A big right from Suarez misses.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez blocks a jab.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Suarez misses.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Suarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Simpson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
Suarez slips under a jab.
Suarez misses with a looping left.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Suarez lands a jab to the nose.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suarez.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson slips a straight right by Suarez.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.#T1#
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Suarez misses.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Suarez with an uppercut!
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Suarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Suarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Suarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suarez scrambles back to his feet.
Suarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suarez on the side of the head.
Suarez slips under a jab from Simpson.#T3#
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Suarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson avoids the body shot from Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.#T4#
Suarez throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez misses with a right hand
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a crisp right that sends Suarez to the canvas! Simpson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC MW17
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Incarnate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez.
Suarez dips to his left and cracks Incarnate with an uppercut!
Suarez cracks Incarnate with a good jab.
Suarez lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Incarnate is defended easily by Suarez.
Suarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Incarnate doesn't seem bothered though.
Suarez clobbers Incarnate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Incarnate dives in for a single leg takedown but Suarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Incarnate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suarez scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Suarez as Incarnate shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Incarnate . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Incarnate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suarez but Suarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Incarnate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Incarnate tries for a takedown but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Suarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Incarnate . Incarnate gets slowly back to his feet.
Suarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Incarnate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Incarnate slips a jab from Suarez.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Incarnate slips the punch.
Suarez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Incarnate goes for a double leg but Suarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suarez continues to drive forward.
Suarez works Incarnate 's body with a nice hook.
Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Incarnate 's hands.
Suarez connects with the punch.
Incarnate has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Suarez.
Nice jab there from Suarez. #ROC2#
Incarnate is rocked!#KD2#
Suarez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Incarnate sprawling to the canvas! Incarnate rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Suarez finish him?!
Oh Incarnate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Incarnate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Suarez. No joy for Incarnate on that attempt.
Suarez lands a brutal uppercut that launches Incarnate off his feet! Incarnate tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronald Mateo Suarez!
A very excited looking Ronald Mateo Suarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RISE 14 -Destroyer vs Anderson
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Suarez connects with a crisp jab.
Danger punishes Suarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez scores with a hook.#TD#
Suarez drives through with a takedown into Danger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Suarez is pushing down on Danger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danger is fighting to maintain full guard but Suarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suarez working the head and body with strikes.
Suarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Danger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Danger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger is trying to stand up here but Suarez is controlling him well.
Suarez content to control rather than advance.
Suarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Danger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Suarez is nestled in close to Danger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Suarez is nestled in close to Danger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Suarez scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Danger is rocked!
Suarez scores with a big shot! Danger's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Danger! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Mateo Suarez!
A relieved looking Ronald Mateo Suarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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RISE 8 - Lord vs Diaz
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Sapphire stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sapphire ! But no joy.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Sapphire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sapphire lands with a right hand.
Suarez misses with a takedown
and Sapphire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Sapphire .
Suarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Sapphire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sapphire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Suarez looks for a takedown but Sapphire sprawls well.
Suarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suarez shoots in for a double leg but Sapphire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1##TD#
Suarez dives in and scores a takedown into Sapphire 's guard.#SUB2#
Sapphire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sapphire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suarez postures up.
Suarez lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Sapphire looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sapphire is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Sapphire is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Suarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suarez lands a couple of elbows.
Suarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sapphire has his foot on Suarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Suarez stands up over Sapphire , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez stands up over Sapphire , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Suarez postures up and lands a big shot to Sapphire 's brow.
Suarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez postures up.
#SUB2#
Sapphire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suarez trying to control but Sapphire is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sapphire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suarez defends well.
Suarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sapphire 's head.#T4#
Suarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sapphire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
Sapphire is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Suarez advances position into side control!
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Sapphire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sapphire tries to buck Suarez off but Suarez is having none of it.
Sapphire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of Sapphire 's head.
Suarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sapphire missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but CJ Sapphire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suarez misses with a right hand
and Sapphire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Sapphire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donk. Sapphire catches Suarez right on the button with a cross.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sapphire to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sapphire counter with a right hand.
Suarez takes one to the side of the head.
Sapphire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Suarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapphire trying his best to control but Suarez has mounted him.
Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapphire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sapphire tries to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
Suarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sapphire is looking to escape. #T1#
Suarez dominating with strikes here.
Sapphire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ronald Mateo Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sapphire is looking to get to half guard.
Suarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Sapphire to control.
Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#
Sapphire is rocked!
We've been informed that Sapphire has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Suarez loads up with a big shot that hurts Sapphire ! He's pulled Suarez in close but Suarez has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Sapphire survive? More strikes from Suarez and Sapphire is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ronald Mateo Suarez!
An out of breath Ronald Mateo Suarez 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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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Suarez shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suarez trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Suarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedov throwing shots but Suarez is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suarez is trying to control but Magomedov passes into side control!
Suarez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Suarez struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Magomedov controlling from side mount. #T2#
What's Suarez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Suarez tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov works to advance to full mount. Suarez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suarez wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.#T3#
Suarez blocking the ground and pound.
Suarez looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots and Suarez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Suarez trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip.
Magomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Magomedov misses with a punch to the head.
Magomedov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Suarez breaks Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Suarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suarez looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Suarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suarez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Suarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov throws a strike but Suarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Magomedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Suarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Suarez landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Suarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a decent punch to the body there.
Suarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Suarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov looking to control.
Suarez trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Suarez chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Suarez working some strikes from top position.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Magomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Suarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Suarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Suarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.#T3#
Suarez looking to control.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Suarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suarez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Suarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Suarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Magomedov is striking from the bottom but Suarez uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Suarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Suarez 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.
Ahmed Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mateo Suarez dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Suarez leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suarez shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedov sprawls well. Magomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suarez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Suarez looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#T1#
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suarez's head.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov is working Suarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov advances position into side control!#T3#
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Magomedov landing strikes.
Magomedov works to advance to full mount. Suarez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Suarez is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magomedov punching from mount but Suarez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Magomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suarez hang on?
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape. #T4#
Suarez tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Magomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Suarez is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov unloads with some shots from mount but Suarez bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Magomedov!
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