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Event:
UnderGround FC 33
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Mama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruno.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mama is defended easily by Bruno.
A combination from Mama does no damage.
Mama tries to work over Bruno's front leg with a kick but Bruno checks it.
A punch combination from Bruno misses.
Some wild striking there from Bruno.
Bruno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mama.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mama is defended easily by Bruno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bruno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruno swinging wildly here.
Bruno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Bruno circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Mama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bruno to the mat! Bruno manages to get full guard.
Mama postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mama advances to half guard.
Bruno preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bruno has hold of Mama's hands but Mama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruno defending well though.
Mama working Bruno over with strikes.
Bruno trying to control but Mama postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mama working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Mama is working for a submission of some sort.
Mama wants to pass to mount but Bruno is defending the position.
Bruno taking some punishment here, with Mama in his half guard.
Mama trying to pass the guard but Bruno defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mama shoots in looking for a takedown. Bruno tries to sprawl out of it but Mama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bruno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Bruno shoots in and bounces Mama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mama is pulling down on Bruno's head. It's preventing any offense from Bruno, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Bruno is working Mama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bruno wants to control from the top but Mama keeps moving. #SUB#
Mama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruno defends well.#SUB#
Bruno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruno has managed to get both his arms back between Mama's legs - danger averted.
Mama is striking from the bottom but Bruno uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mama desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bruno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mama gets full guard.#T2#
Mama wants to sweep but no luck.
Mama 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.
Mama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruno postures up in Mama's guard and throws a big left but Mama blocks it.
Bruno throwing strikes from guard but Mama blocks nicely.
Mama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mama pushes a forearm under Bruno's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bruno is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Mama!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 25
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Byrne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Mama has been cut.
Mama throws a right hand that misses
and Byrne counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Mama is rocked!
Mama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Byrne counters with a big left hand that crumples Mama! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elijah Byrne!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 16
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mama throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Mama.
Mama misses with an uppercut.
Mama thows a leg kick but Bell checks it
and Bell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bell swivels and escapes.
Bell lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Mama misses.
Mama throws a combination that misses
and Bell counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell thuds his shin into the meat of Mama's side.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Mama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe Mama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mama misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Bell.
#T1#
Bell connects with a leg kick. Mama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mama will feel that in the morning.
Mama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bell scores with a kick to the body.
Bell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bell scores with a punch to the head.
Mama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mama somewhat.
Bell lands a two punch combo.
Bell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mama.
Mama has a takedown stuffed.
Mama looks winded!#T2##CL#
Bell has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mama wants a takedown.
#BC#
Bell breaks from the clinch.
Bell scores with a three punch combo!
Mama is looking to clinch.
Bell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mama is looking to clinch.
Mama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Bell.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bell.
Bell throws a head kick that Mama semi-blocks.
Danga de danga de dang - Bell scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mama doesn't seem bothered though.
Mama misses with a straight left.
Bell connects with a high kick.
Mama fails to land the takedown.
Bell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell lands a jab to Mama's midsection.
Rodger Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mama shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is looking to slow Mama down with leg kicks.
Mama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mama.
Mama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bell sprawls well. Bell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mama gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mama.#T1#
Bell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mama.
Bell feints and then cracks Mama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mama down.
Rodger Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bell slips a jab from Mama.
Mama misses with a takedown
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bell looks to land a combination but Mama avoids it well.
A big left from Mama misses. #T2#
Bell lands with a nice combination. Mama backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mama throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
Bell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mama is breathing heavily.
Mama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bell.
Bell connects with a high kick.
Bell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mama eats them both and turns towards Bell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bell finds it's way round the side to connect with Mama's head.
Bell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mama throws a leg kick but Bell checks it.
Jab by Bell.
Mama fails with a takedown attempt.
Mama swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Bell lands a nice shot that snaps Mama's head back.
Bell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mama if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mama dodges the punch combination from Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Mama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bell.
Bell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mama misses with the combination.
Mama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell pushes Mama away with a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Bell.
Mama misses with a double jab
and Bell counters with a nice body shot.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mama can do to turn this around?
Bell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bell.
Bell lands a two punch combo.
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!
Bell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mama shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid body kick from Bell. #T1#
Good leg kick by Bell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodger Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell connects with a high kick.
Mama throws a series of punches but Bell moves out of range.
Mama misses with a hook.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
Mama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bell scores with a nice body kick.
Bell swinging wildly here.
Bell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bell duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bell instigates a clinch.
Mama tries to pull guard but Bell won't allow it.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mama.#T2##BC#
Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mama.
Bell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mama eats them both and turns towards Bell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joe Mama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Mama should have avoided that one.
Mama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bell.
Bell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bell throws a combination. Mama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mama throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodger Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Mama misses its intended target.
Bell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Bell!
Rodger Bell 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:
UFC FNF 1
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Mama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mama trying to control the pace.
Mama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mama prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Mama is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Mama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mama wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mama pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Mama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Mama.
Mama wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mama moves nicely into side control.
Mama wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Gracie isn't going anywhere.
Mama moves into full mount!
Mama landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Mama maintains control.#SUB2#
Mama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Mama's guard. A big mistake from Mama there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mama 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##TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mama manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mama's guard.
Mama keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mama showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Mama is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Mama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie trying to control but Mama postures up.
Mama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mama is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Mama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Mama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mama throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Mama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mama wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Mama being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mama tries to pass.
Joe Mama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mama trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mama being controlled here momentarily.
Mama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mama wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Mama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Mama has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mama's guard.#REVR#
Gracie trying to control but Mama is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Mama to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Mama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mama keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Joe Mama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodolfo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Mama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mama 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Davies lands a slapping body shot.
Mama misses with a double jab
and Davies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davies counters with a nice uppercut.
Davies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davies slaps away a takedown attempt from Mama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mama throws a combination that misses
and Davies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Mama shoots in and bounces Davies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mama trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davies is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Davies manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Mama breaks from the clinch.
Mama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mama closes the distance but Davies moves to the side
and Davies counters with a series of strikes. Mama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Davies gets caught flat footed, as Mama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davies is looking to stand back up but Mama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Davies. #REVR#
Davies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mama. #SUB2#
Mama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mama controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Mama maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Davies could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mama has cracked it and Davies is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Mama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A low kick from Mama misses #TD#
and Messano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mama!
Messano looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mama looking for submissions off his back.
Messano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mama's head.
Mama is trying to get back to full guard.
Mama is refusing to be controlled, as Messano sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mama gets full guard.#T1#
Mama has his hands on Messano's head, controlling the position.
Messano preventing the sweep.
Messano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mama is keeping the position for now.
Mama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Messano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mama trying to control the position from guard on top but Messano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mama throwing strikes from guard but Messano blocks nicely.
Mama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mama trying to control the position but Messano is working away.
Mama is working Messano over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Mama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Messano, who protects the arm well.
Messano is letting Mama control him for a moment.
Messano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Mama working away.
Mama has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Messano!
Messano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mama on the ground.
Mama trying to control but Messano is having none of it.
Mama lands with some strikes.
Mama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mama working Messano over with strikes here.
Mama controlling from the full mount.
Mama with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Mama lands a big shot there that rocks Messano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mama looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mama with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Mama landing strikes from the mount and Messano is in trouble!
Mama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Messano is squirming around, avoiding Mama's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Messano enables Mama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Messano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mama throwing strikes from guard but Messano blocks nicely.
Mama wants to control from the top but Messano keeps moving.
Mama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Messano can't keep his opponent in guard - Mama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messano manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Mama pushing down on Messano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Messano won't allow Mama to pass to mount.
Messano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mama.
Mama trying to control from half guard but Messano is working away.
Messano wants to get back to his feet.
Messano is staying active underneath Mama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mama working Messano over with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Mama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mama is looking to take a break and control but Messano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mama works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Mama controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Mama.
Mama with shots to the head and body - Messano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mama dominating with strikes here.
Mama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Messano looks a forlorn figure.
Messano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messano tries to get out of the position.
Messano is in a horrible position here. Mama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mama looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Mama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#
Messano is rocked!
Mama controlling the position easily from mount.
Mama looking to finish Messano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Messano!
Oh Messano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Messano seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Messano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mama.
Messano throws a big counter combination but Mama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Messano did well to prevent Mama getting side control.
Mama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mama is looking to take a break and control but Messano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mama scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Messano wants to control but Mama is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mama breaks from Messano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mama lands a couple of good shots and Messano has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mama has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Messano.
Mama lands strikes to the head.
Mama punches Messano on the ear.
I really don't envy Messano right now.
Mama lands shots from the back. #T2#
Mama lands strikes from the back and Messano isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mama!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 903 Round 2
Date: Apr 16, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick by Williams misses #TD2#
and Mama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mama throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Williams looking for a triangle here. Mama is fighting it but it looks tight! Williams pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mama is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darnell Williams!
A very excited looking Darnell Williams rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 903 Round 1
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Mama fails with the takedown.
Mama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Antunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Mama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Antunes on his heels. He'll look to pass Antunes's guard now, I'm sure.
Antunes wants to get back to his feet but Mama passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Antunes is trying to stand up here but Mama is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Antunes is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Antunes wants to get back to his feet.
Mama stalling.
Mama tries to pass to full mount but Antunes defends it.
Mama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Antunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Antunes tries to kick Mama off but Mama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Antunes pushes Mama off but Mama dives into side control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Antunes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Antunes is pushing Mama's head away, looking to escape. Mama manages to hold on to the position though.
Antunes is looking to get back to his feet here but Mama is keeping cool and he's managed to take Antunes's back.#SUB2#
Mama is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Antunes with him. Antunes is trying to defend but Mama has an arm under the chin now! Antunes grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Mama!
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