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Event:
ACE20 Gracie vs Bongrips
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Sella takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sella looks winded!
Senju shoots in for a double leg but Sella sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Senju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Senju cracks a nice hook into Sella's ribs.#TD#
Senju closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Senju has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Senju closes the distance and pushes Sella back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sella has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Senju scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senju prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Senju breaks the clinch.
Senju misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nic Sella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senju looks for the body kick but Sella saw that one coming. #CL#
Senju forces Sella back against the cage and clinches.
Senju looking for a takedown. #T1##BC#
Senju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Sella. No joy for Senju on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Senju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senju shoots for a takedown but Sella saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sella moves in looking to clinch but Senju pushes him off.
Sella is looking to clinch.
Sella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Senju throws a big counter combination but Sella scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Senju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sella's waist but Sella gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Senju off to one side.
Sella lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Senju moves into the clinch.
Senju is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sella is defending well.
Sella stalling.
Sella goes for a takedown attempt but Senju pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sella dodges the punch combination from Senju.
#T2##CL#
Senju closes the distance and clinches.
Sella gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Senju.
Senju lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sella fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sella trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Senju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sella blocks a head kick by Senju.
Sella doesn't manage to clinch there - Senju circles away.
Senju attempts a counter takedown but Sella avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Sella stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sella wants it to stay on the feet.
Senju shoots for a double leg takedown but Sella sprawls well. He's pushed Senju's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Sella has managed to clinch.
Senju prevents a takedown attempt there.
Senju is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sella is looking for a takedown.
Senju displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sella up against the cage.
Senju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Senju tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sella just stands there and leans against the cage.
Senju jumps guard but Sella stands there with Senju around his waist. Senju gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sella.
#TD2#
Sella is trying to trip Senju. He has hold of a leg but Senju is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sella persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Senju scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Sella gets a clinch.
Senju has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sella is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Senju avoiding damage as Sella throws knees to the body.
Senju misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Senju dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sella fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Senju was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sella misses with a series of wild punches.
Senju shoots in looking for a takedown but Sella manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Senju's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sella tries to land a front kick but Senju steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sella stuffs the takedown.
Sella takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Senju tries to land a front kick but Sella steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Senju closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Senju as Sella tries to tie him up.
Sella is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Senju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sella just misses with a elbow thrown towards Senju's brow.
Senju stalls. #T1##BC#
Senju manages to break the clinch.
Sella misses with a series of wild punches.
Senju tries for a takedown but Sella sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Senju misses with a wild body shot.
Senju tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sella sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Senju somewhat.
Sella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Senju.
Sella wants to clinch.#T2#
Senju shoots in and drives through. Sella sprawls well.#CL2#
Sella closes the distance and clinches.
Senju is pushing Sella up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Senju fails to pull guard.
Sella's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sella prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Senju.
Senju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Senju wants to take the fight to the mat but Sella manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Senju tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sella smiles and moves away.
Sella swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Sella pushes Senju up against the cage in a clinch.
Sella goes for a takedown in the clinch but Senju prevents it.
#BC#
Senju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Senju fails with a takedown attempt.
Senju defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sella.
A left and a right from Sella both land. Nice combination.
Sella wants to clinch.
Senju misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sella is trying to counter with his kicks.
Senju keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sella on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sella keeps Senju at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Senju darts in and clinches Sella up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nic Sella 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sella blocks a head kick by Senju.
Senju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Senju swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Senju misses with a body shot.
Takashi Senju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sella moves in looking to clinch but Senju pushes him off.
Senju keeps the fight on the outside.
Senju fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sella just manages to avoid it.
Sella fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Senju throws a leg kick that misses.
Senju shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sella as he avoids it easily.
Takashi Senju is winning the standup battle so far.
Senju stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Senju wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Senju darts in and clinches Sella up against the cage.
Sella tries to circle away but Senju has him pinned against the cage.
Senju jumps guard but Sella turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sella can't break the clinch.
Sella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Senju pulls guard.
Sella trying to control the position from guard on top but Senju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sella stopping the sweep attempt from Senju.
Senju pulls Sella in to control the position. #ES#
Senju wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Senju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sella to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Senju. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sella prevents the takedown attempt.
Takashi Senju has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sella tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Senju avoids it.
Senju blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Senju manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Senju is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES#
Senju manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sella throws a right hand that Senju ducks under and follows up with a left that Senju also avoids with ease.
Senju changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Senju has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Sella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sella rushes Senju and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Senju.
Senju drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sella pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Sella clinches.
Sella is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sella just misses with a elbow thrown towards Senju's brow. #T4#
Sella missing with knees to the body.
Senju wants a takedown.
Sella wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Senju has him pressed against the cage.
Senju jumps guard but Sella turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sella trying to land knees to the body.
Sella looking to stall.
Senju slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sella fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Senju showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Senju 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Senju!
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Event:
ACE 16 Holland vs Tsaegallae
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Senju clinches up against the cage.
Senju wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Senju just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bagietka's brow. #BC2#
Senju breaks from the clinch.
Bagietka digs a good hook to Senju's body.
A punch combination from Bagietka misses.
Bagietka fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Bagietka both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Bagietka has managed to clinch.
Bagietka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Senju has him pressed against the cage.
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Senju has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bagietka uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Bagietka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Bagietka stands up from Senju's guard - Bagietka perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Senju tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bagietka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Senju somewhat.
Senju shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bagietka pinned against the cage. Bagietka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Senju.
Bagietka swinging wildly here.
Bagietka is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Bagietka.
Bagietka tries to bum rush Senju with a series of wild strikes but Senju uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Senju.
As Senju looks to move away, Bagietka throws a big counter combo but Senju just gets out of the way.
Bagietka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Senju pushes Bagietka up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Bagietka wants to get back to striking at distance but Senju won't allow it.
Senju tries to pull guard but Bagietka holds him up against the cage and eventually Senju drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bagietka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Senju has Bagietka pressed against the cage, preventing Bagietka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Senju is looking for a takedown.
Bagietka working aggressively here.
Senju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Senju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Bagietka.
#T3##BC2#
Senju breaks from the clinch.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Senju cracks a nice hook into Bagietka's ribs.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that Senju avoids nicely.
Senju dodges the punch combination from Bagietka.
As Bagietka backs off Senju throws a huge counter combo but Bagietka manages to avoid it all.
Bagietka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Senju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bagietka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bagietka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!#CL#
Bagietka takes the fight into the clinch.
Bagietka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Senju has Bagietka pressed against the cage, preventing Bagietka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Senju doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Senju breaks from the clinch.
Senju fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bagietka swings for the body but Senju moves out of range.
Senju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagietka stuffs the takedown attempt from Senju. Senju gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagietka lands an overhand right.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bagietka has managed to clinch.
Bagietka tries to circle away but Senju has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Senju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Senju slips a jab and a cross from Bagietka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Bagietka 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#
Bagietka lands a really nice looking cross but Senju seems unphased.
Senju avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Senju looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bagietka!
Bagietka is pushing Senju's head away, looking to escape. Senju manages to hold on to the position though.
Senju sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bagietka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Senju works to advance to full mount. Bagietka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Senju has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Senju thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju fails to take his opponent's back.
Bagietka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Bagietka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Senju looking to control but Bagietka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Senju punching from mount but Bagietka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Senju thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Senju throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bagietka because Senju loaded up on that one.
Senju controlling from mount.
Senju throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bagietka because Senju loaded up on that one. #T2##SUB2#
Senju is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bagietka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bagietka!
Bagietka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Senju is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Senju has his foot on Bagietka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bagietka works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Bagietka stands up from Senju's guard - Bagietka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Senju shoots in for a takedown but Bagietka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michal Bagietka is winning the standup battle so far.
Bagietka lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Senju fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bagietka, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Senju jumps guard.
#SU#
Bagietka gets to his feet - Senju follows without any prompting.
Senju bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bagietka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bagietka.
Senju is breathing heavily.
Bagietka looks to land a body kick but Senju moved away.
Bagietka slaps away a takedown attempt from Senju, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bagietka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bagietka sets himself, and Senju steps forward looking for the clinch! Bagietka avoids it this time.
Bagietka leaves Senju with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Senju.#CL#
Bagietka moves into the clinch successfully.
Senju blocks an elbow strike from Bagietka.
#T4#
Senju prevents Bagietka from breaking the clinch.
Senju jumps guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Senju tries to pull guard but Bagietka won't allow it.
Senju is trying to stall.
Bagietka can't break the clinch.
Bagietka is looking to break free of the clinch but Senju has double underhooks.
Senju being controlled against the cage.
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Senju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Michal Bagietka will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bagietka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Senju tries for a takedown but Bagietka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bagietka moves in looking to clinch but Senju pushes him off.
Senju avoids a punch combination nicely.
Senju fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Bagietka coming out on top.
Bagietka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bagietka duly obliges. #CL2#
Senju clinches up with Bagietka and pushes him back against the cage.
Bagietka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bagietka taking a breather.
Senju keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagietka's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka prevents the takedown attempt.
Bagietka is trying to maintain a safe position but Senju gets an underhook and turns Bagietka into the cage.
Bagietka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senju can do to turn this around?#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagietka.
Senju is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bagietka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Senju.
Senju keeps control of Bagietka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Senju swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bagietka is trying to break free.
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Senju pulls guard. #SU#
Bagietka gets to his feet. Senju looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Michal Bagietka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Bagietka.
Senju fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Senju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bagietka misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Senju finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bagietka cracks Senju with a good jab.
Bagietka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bagietka stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Bagietka misses.
Senju drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bagietka defends it well.
Senju misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Senju looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Bagietka.#CL#
Bagietka has Senju up against the cage in a clinch.
Bagietka lands a right hand.
Bagietka prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Senju wants a takedown.
Bagietka wants to break free but Senju has control.
Bagietka wants to get back to striking at distance but Senju won't allow it.
Bagietka tries to break free but Senju pushes him back against the cage.
Senju is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bagietka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Senju on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Michal Bagietka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bagietka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bagietka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Senju.
Bagietka tries to circle away but Senju has him pinned against the cage.
Senju tries to pull guard but Bagietka holds him up against the cage and eventually Senju drops back down to his feet.
Bagietka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Senju breaks the clinch.
Bagietka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Senju feints the counter takedown.
Bagietka cracks Senju with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Bagietka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bagietka scores with a one two! Senju had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Senju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Bagietka rushes Senju and presses him up against the cage.
Bagietka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Senju tries to pull guard but Bagietka holds him up against the cage and eventually Senju drops back down to his feet.
Senju keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagietka's efforts to push away.
Takashi Senju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Bagietka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Senju jumps guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Bagietka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bagietka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Bagietka!
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Event:
ACE10 Payne Vs Holland
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Ludendorff is looking to clinch.
Senju catches Ludendorff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Erich Ludendorff has been cut.
Senju swats away the attempt to clinch by Ludendorff.#TD#
Senju closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ludendorff's guard.
Senju controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Senju throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludendorff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Senju is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Senju wanted to stand there but Ludendorff had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ludendorff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senju. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Senju is looking to stand up but Ludendorff won't let him.
Senju throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ludendorff moves in looking to clinch but Senju pushes him off.#CL#
Senju forces Ludendorff back against the ropes and clinches.
Senju misses with an elbow over the top.
Senju can't find room to land a body shot as Ludendorff controls the action.
Ludendorff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ludendorff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ludendorff is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Senju's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Senju avoids the elbow strike from Ludendorff, against the ropes.
Ludendorff misses with a punch on the inside.
Senju taking a breather.
Ludendorff misses with an elbow strike.
Ludendorff pushes Senju back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Senju has Ludendorff pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ludendorff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Senju wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Senju manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Senju tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ludendorff wants to stand but Senju is controlling his posture from full guard.
Senju throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Senju holds on and takes a little breather.
Senju throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3##SUB#
Senju has his foot on Ludendorff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludendorff works his way back into a safe position though.
Senju is controlling Ludendorff's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ludendorff clinches up with Senju and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ludendorff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Senju blocks it with crossed arms.
Ludendorff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ludendorff lands an uppercut.#BC#
Senju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ludendorff misses with a body shot.
Erich Ludendorff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senju shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ludendorff defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Senju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludendorff tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Senju rushes Ludendorff and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T4#
Senju can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Senju manages to pull guard.
Senju is trying to control the position but Ludendorff postures up.
Ludendorff won't allow Senju to sweep him here.
Senju is controlling Ludendorff's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Senju has his foot on Ludendorff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludendorff works his way back into a safe position though.
Senju 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.
Senju is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senju controlling Ludendorff's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Senju will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erich Ludendorff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ludendorff tries to clinch up
and Senju cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Senju scores with a nice body kick.
Ludendorff lands a really nice looking cross but Senju seems unphased.
Ludendorff tests Senju's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Ludendorff closes the distance and clinches.
Senju tries for a takedown but Ludendorff manages to get underhooks.
Senju goes for a takedown attempt but Ludendorff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Senju moves in looking to clinch but Ludendorff pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludendorff lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Takashi Senju has been cut.#CL#
Senju closes the distance and clinches.
Ludendorff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Senju breaks from the clinch.
Senju fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Senju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Ludendorff darts in and clinches Senju up against the ropes.
The referee calls for Ludendorff to work.
Senju goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ludendorff prevents it.
Ludendorff crunches a lovely knee into Senju's ribcage.
Ludendorff lands a good knee to the midsection. Senju won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Ludendorff.
Ludendorff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Senju takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ludendorff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ludendorff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ludendorff scores a nice knee to the body.
Ludendorff unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ludendorff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ludendorff obliges.#T2#
Ludendorff taking a breather.
Senju takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ludendorff lands with a short shot to the head.
Senju dodges an elbow strike from Ludendorff.
Erich Ludendorff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ludendorff lands an elbow that stopped Senju in his tracks for a moment.
Senju avoiding damage as Ludendorff throws knees to the body.
Ludendorff with a knee to the head.
Ludendorff scores with a knee to the head.
Ludendorff landing knees to the body.
Ludendorff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ludendorff landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Senju is rocked!
Ludendorff connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Senju is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ludendorff landing knees to the body.
Ludendorff dips a shoulder and cracks Senju with a mighty uppercut! Senju falls back against the ropes and Ludendorff unloads with a barrage of strikes! Senju is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ludendorff screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erich Ludendorff!
In his post fight interview, Erich Ludendorff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ACE7 Aronna vs Moreno
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Bongrips misses its intended target.
Bongrips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Senju throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bongrips.
Bongrips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Senju moves away.
Senju tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bongrips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bongrips throws an overhand right that lands on Senju's shoulder, as Senju tries to avoid the shot.
Senju cracks Bongrips with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bongrips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Senju pushes Bongrips up against the cage in a clinch.
Senju is trying to pull guard but Bongrips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bongrips wants a takedown.
Bongrips wants to take the fight to the mat but Senju manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Senju manages to pull guard.
Senju being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Bongrips drops back looking for a leg! Senju is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Senju manages to kick Bongrips off! Bongrips jumps back into Senju's guard. #T1#
Bongrips is working Senju over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Senju throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bongrips working some strikes from top position.
Bongrips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Senju works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bongrips lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Bongrips decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##TD#
Bongrips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Bongrips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senju is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bongrips off and has taken his back!
Bongrips wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bongrips looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bongrips rolls, trying to escape but Senju keeps control of the position.
Senju really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bongrips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Bongrips is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bongrips turns into Senju and is now in his guard.
Senju keeping full guard, as Bongrips tries to pass.
Senju wants to control but Bongrips passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Bongrips is trying to work for a kimura but Senju is defending well.
Bongrips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Senju's head. #SUB#
Bongrips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senju is just riding it out for now. Bongrips eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bongrips is thwarting Senju's attempts to control the position.
Bongrips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Senju is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bongrips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Senju has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bongrips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Senju has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bongrips in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Senju tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bongrips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bongrips!
A relieved looking Billy Bongrips 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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