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Event:
CMMA 62 Carter vs Horse
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Athram slaps away a takedown attempt from McWrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Athram is looking for a counter combo.
McWrestler darts in looking for a takedown but Athram gets double underhooks and turns McWrestler into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Athram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
McWrestler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McWrestler lands a decent elbow from side control.
McWrestler grinds an elbow into Athram's temple.
McWrestler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McWrestler grinds an elbow into Athram's temple.
Athram tries to control the position but he's not in luck - McWrestler easily slips into full mount!
McWrestler unloading with bombs!
McWrestler throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Athram can't escape the position.
#T1#
McWrestler landing strikes from the mount.
McWrestler scoring with strikes but Athram is staying in there. #ROC2#Athram is rocked!
McWrestler looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Athram covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude McWrestler!
A very excited looking Dude McWrestler 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:
CMMA 53 Torres vs Longchain
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Cardozo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Athram tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cardozo is in Athram's guard.#SUB#
Athram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardozo is aware though and is defending well.
Cardozo advances to half guard.
Athram is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cardozo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Athram is trying to maintain the position but Cardozo is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardozo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Athram is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardozo.
#SUB2#
Cardozo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Athram sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo is keen to just control but Athram is a slippery customer.
Athram wants to get back to full guard.
Athram trying to get back to full guard but Cardozo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1##SUB2#
Cardozo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Athram to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Athram shrugs it off.
Athram wants to hold on but Cardozo pushes him away.
Athram is controlling an arm, preventing Cardozo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Cardozo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Athram is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Athram and Cardozo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Athram keeps working.
Athram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Athram is not content to let Cardozo control the position.
Cardozo happy to just control the position for now.
My spies in Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu inform me that Cardozo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Athram wants to control but Cardozo postures up.
Athram sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Athram is defending well.
Cardozo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Cardozo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Athram has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cardozo trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Cardozo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Athram defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Athram staying busy and making it hard for Cardozo to control. #T4##SUB2#
Cardozo looking for the RNC.
Athram looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cardozo.
Cardozo is hanging on to Athram's back as he tries to escape.
Cardozo tries to get the hooks in deep but Athram pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Athram fending off the submission attempt from Cardozo. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Cardozo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Athram is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cardozo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Athram. Athram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardozo.
An attempted straight right counter from Athram misses the target.
Cardozo punishes Athram's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardozo connects with a jab.
Athram misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Athram was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardozo.
Athram throwing a counter right hand but Cardozo manages to avoid it.
Cardozo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Athram throws a hook to the side of Cardozo's head but Cardozo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Athram blocks a jab.
As Cardozo looks to move away, Athram throws a big counter combo but Cardozo just gets out of the way.#T1#
Athram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cardozo scores with a hook to the body. Athram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferele Athram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Athram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferele Athram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.#CL#
Athram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Athram creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Athram as the two fighters clinch.
Cardozo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Athram pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Athram lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards. #T2#
Cardozo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Athram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Athram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Athram gets underhooks to prevent Cardozo's takedown attempt.
Athram has a couple of punches blocked by Cardozo.
Cardozo blocking some punches.
Athram lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards.
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!
Cardozo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Athram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cardozo throws a right and a left that Athram avoids nicely. #CL#
Athram rushes Cardozo and presses him up against the cage.
Cardozo wants to take the fight to the mat but Athram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Athram.
Cardozo is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Athram.
Cardozo prevents a body shot from Athram. #T3#
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
Athram stops a takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with the head strike.
Cardozo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferele Athram has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cardozo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardozo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Athram prevents it.
Cardozo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardozo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Athram.
Athram throws a head punch that misses.
Athram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Athram is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Athram lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards.
Cardozo tries for a takedown but Athram manages to get underhooks.
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head. #T4#
Athram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Athram lands an uppercut.
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
Cardozo missing with knees to the body.
Athram working aggressively here.
Athram lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Athram.
Athram has a couple of punches blocked by Cardozo.
Cardozo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Athram makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Athram lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardozo wants to take the fight to the mat but Athram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cardozo wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferele Athram dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cardozo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cardozo lands in his opponent's guard.
Cardozo advances position into side control!
Cardozo tries to move to mount but Athram blocks the move with his legs.
Athram struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Athram is looking to regain half guard here but Cardozo keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Athram is trying to escape the position but Cardozo is controlling the position.
Athram prevents Cardozo from improving position.
Athram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Athram can't do much from the bottom here.
Cardozo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Athram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardozo moves to the back position. #T2##SUB2#
Athram is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cardozo gets his way!
#SUB2#
Cardozo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cardozo avoiding Athram 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Athram showing good submission defense here.
Athram can't escape the position.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Athram trying to control the action but Cardozo just sinks the hooks in.
Cardozo tries to keep control of the position but Athram is staying busy.#SUB2#
Cardozo looking to break Athram's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Athram remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cardozo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cardozo tries to keep control of the position but Athram is staying busy.
Cardozo doesn't have the hooks in and Athram manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Athram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Athram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Athram preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for a guillotine here but Athram defends easily.
Athram's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB2#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Athram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Athram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Athram trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Cardozo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardozo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Cardozo! |
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Event:
CMMA 46 Carter vs Drallig
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Athram throws a jab when Drakos was well out of range.
Drakos throws a body shot but no joy.
Drakos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Athram tries to clinch up.
Drakos moves out of range as Athram strikes.
Athram is looking to clinch but Drakos is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Athram has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#KD#
Athram lands a big uppercut and Drakos crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drakos looks OK. Athram waves Drakos back to his feet!#ROC#Drakos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drakos throws a hook but Athram avoids it easily.
Athram throws a sloppy body shot
and Drakos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drakos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drakos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Athram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Drakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Athram is just out of range.
Athram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drakos.
Athram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Athram.
Drakos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drakos slips under a jab from Athram.
Drakos misses with a hook.
Drakos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drakos connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#Athram is rocked!
Drakos weaves into range and cracks Athram right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Athram goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Drakos is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantinos Drakos!
A victorious Konstantinos Drakos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CMMA 37 Escobar vs McGraugh
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Game.
Athram misses the shot to the body.
Game swings for the body but Athram moves out of range.
Athram is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Athram moves in looking to clinch but Game pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Athram. Game does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Game on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Athram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Game swats away the attempt to clinch by Athram.
Denim Game seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Athram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Game avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Game throws a series of punches but Athram moves out of range.
Athram is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Game.
Game on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Athram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Game was well out of range. Poor timing from Athram.
Athram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Game waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Athram.
Athram misses with an uppercut. Game saw that one coming.
Athram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Athram ducks under a wild hook from Game.
Game misses with a hook. Athram ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Athram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Athram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Athram moves out of range of the strikes.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Athram moves away.
Athram blocks a jab.
Game throws a body punch but Athram moves out of range.
Athram tries to counter by clinching up but Game breaks away and moves out of range.
Game pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Athram throws a series of punches but Game moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Game on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Athram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Game. Game circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Athram avoids the body shot from Game.
A slow jab from Game misses its intended target.
Athram misses with a wild body shot.
Athram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Game takes a swing at Athram's ribcage but misses.
Game throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Athram seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Athram moves away.
Athram tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Game manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Athram clinches up with Game and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A short right from Athram. #TD#
Athram pulls Game into guard.
#SUB#
Athram has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Game doesn't defend quickly enough and Athram has managed to lock this one up! Can Game escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Athram on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ferele Athram!
Ferele Athram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Ash Presents: Welterweights
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Athram as he avoids it easily.
Athram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Night .#TD#
Night drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Night has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Night chips away with some ground and pound.
Athram trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Athram is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Night 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Night with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Night got a little sloppy there for a moment and Athram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Night has managed to get both his arms back between Athram's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Athram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Night defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Athram is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Night has his hands clasped together but Athram extends and breaks Night 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Athram.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ferele Athram!
Ferele Athram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Reign
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Athram moves into range and clinches up with Seeble.
Athram is trying to pull guard but Seeble has him pressed against the cage.
Athram lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Athram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Athram lands a nice shot to the body.
Athram lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seeble.
A body shot lands from Seeble.
Seeble is trying to push Athram away but Athram has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Athram - that landed with a thud.
Athram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Athram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Athram jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Athram working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seeble has passed into half guard!
Seeble is looking to take a break and control but Athram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Seeble prevents Athram from improving his position.
Well, if Seeble 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.
Athram is looking for a sweep. Seeble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seeble is trying to control. Athram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Athram looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Athram is looking to control Seeble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Athram avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Athram looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Athram is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seeble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Athram is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seeble pulls his head out easily.
Seeble lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Seeble is looking to control the position but Athram frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Seeble grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Athram there - Seeble really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ferele Athram!
Ferele Athram thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FFS 19: Micanopy
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Athram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Athram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Athram is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Athram.
An attempted straight right counter from Athram misses the target.
Athram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Athram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Athram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Athram.
Athram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Athram manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Athram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Athram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exotic swings for the body but Athram moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Athram misses its target.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Athram moves away.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Athram slips under a jab from Exotic.
Athram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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#
Athram clinches with his opponent.
#T1##TD#
Athram decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Athram looking for subs off his back but Exotic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Athram is trying to maintain the position but Exotic is very close to passing his half guard.
Athram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Athram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Exotic postures up.
#SUB#
Athram looking for a guillotine here but Exotic defends easily.
#SUB#
Exotic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Athram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Athram is trying to control the position but Exotic postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Exotic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FFS 11: Fellsmere
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasul misses with a left hand
and Athram counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Athram instigates a clinch.
Athram lands with a left to the head.
Rasul tries a body shot but Athram blocks it.
Rasul working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Athram.
Rasul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Athram. #TD2#
Athram jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Rasul is posturing up here but Athram has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rasul tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rasul has to tap! Slick submission there by Athram!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ferele Athram!
A relieved looking Ferele Athram 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:
FFS 5: Palatka
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athram ducks right into an uppercut from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva with a hook.
Athram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsavieva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsavieva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsavieva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Athram throws a body shot but no joy.
Athram misses the shot to the body.
Tsavieva throwing a counter right hand but Athram manages to avoid it.
Tsavieva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsavieva throws an off balance right hand
and Athram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsavieva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Athram.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsavieva misses the target.
Tsavieva avoids the body shot from Athram.
Athram blocks a jab.
Athram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsavieva with a body shot.
Tsavieva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Athram throws out the jab.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Athram forces Tsavieva back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsavieva blocks an uppercut.
Tsavieva looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsavieva blocks an uppercut.
Athram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsavieva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Athram is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Athram.
Athram jumps guard and drags Tsavieva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Athram wants to sweep here but Tsavieva controlling him for the moment.
Athram has an active guard here but Tsavieva has managed to pass into half guard.
Athram is not content to let Tsavieva control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ferele Athram.
I think Athram has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferele Athram!
Our winner, Ferele Athram, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Athram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miles has time to react.#TD#
Miles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Athram is trying to defend but Miles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Athram has hold of Miles's hands but Miles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Athram wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Athram wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
Athram trying to hold on to Miles's head to control him but Miles postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Athram looking for submissions off his back.
Athram wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
#T1#
Miles prevents Athram from improving his position.
Athram trying to control but Miles postures up.
Miles sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miles is thwarting Athram's attempts to control the position.
Miles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Athram tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
Miles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Athram for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Miles rushes Athram and presses him up against the cage.
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Miles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Athram swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Miles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Athram up against the cage.
Athram tries to work over Miles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Athram fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Miles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Miles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Athram with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miles in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Athram wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Further stalling from Miles.
Miles wants to free his trapped foot but Athram is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Athram is looking to control Miles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Athram avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that round.
That's time! Miles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Miles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Athram tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Athram manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miles lands a couple of digs.
Miles controlling from the top position.
Athram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ricardo Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Miles works over Athram with some ground and pound from guard.
Athram trying to keep a closed guard but Miles is proving a slippery customer.
Athram wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Athram has his foot on Miles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miles works his way back into a safe position though.
Miles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miles distracts Athram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Athram being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Miles 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.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Athram.#SUB2#
Athram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Athram being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Miles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Miles lands a couple of digs.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Athram wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miles is now in half guard.
Miles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Athram can do to turn this around?
Miles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miles content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Athram wants to get back to full guard.
Miles is thwarting Athram's attempts to control the position.
Athram wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
Miles content to control rather than advance.
Miles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Athram tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Athram trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Athram.#TD#
Miles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Athram's guard.
Miles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Athram wants to sweep here but Miles controlling him for the moment.
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miles postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Athram wants to sweep but no luck.
Athram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Miles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Athram's half guard.
Miles stalling.
Ferele Athram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Athram wants to get back to full guard.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Athram works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ricardo Miles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miles continues to stall.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Miles is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Athram looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miles fails with a takedown attempt.
Athram misses with a left hand #TD#
and Miles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Athram trying to hold on to Miles's head to control him but Miles postures up.
Miles not doing much here.
Athram trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Athram gets full guard.
Athram being controlled here, momentarily.
Athram will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Miles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miles, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Miles!
An out of breath Ricardo Miles 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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