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Event:
CMMA 50 Gouveia vs Champion
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Merwe throws a poor cross that misses
and Yanbaev counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick from Yanbaev misses #CL2#
and Van Der Merwe counters by clinching up.
Yanbaev scores with a shot to the side of Van Der Merwe's head. #BC#
Yanbaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Merwe misses with the combination.
Yanbaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Merwe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Der Merwe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Der Merwe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Der Merwe blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Der Merwe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Der Merwe connects with a right hand. Yanbaev shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Merwe lands with a right hand.
Van Der Merwe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Yanbaev counters with a single leg into guard. Van Der Merwe didn't expect that. #T1#
Van Der Merwe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yanbaev wants to pass the guard but Van Der Merwe is keeping the position.
Van Der Merwe working a defensive guard here.
Van Der Merwe looking to control but Yanbaev passes into half guard.
Yanbaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Der Merwe keeping hold of Yanbaev's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Yanbaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Merwe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yanbaev.
Still in half guard, Yanbaev seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Der Merwe is controlling Yanbaev's trapped leg to prevent Yanbaev from advancing to side control.
Van Der Merwe wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Merwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Der Merwe is looking to control Yanbaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Merwe avoid being mounted?
Yanbaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yanbaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yanbaev prevents Van Der Merwe from standing back up.
Van Der Merwe is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Well, if Yanbaev 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.
Van Der Merwe taking some punishment here, with Yanbaev in his half guard.
Yanbaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yanbaev trying to mount his opponent but Van Der Merwe defends it.
Van Der Merwe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Van Der Merwe tries to hold on but Yanbaev postures up.
Van Der Merwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Van Der Merwe tries to hold on but Yanbaev pushes him away.
Yanbaev unloading with bombs!
Yanbaev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yanbaev avoids the attempt from Van Der Merwe to control.#SUB#
Yanbaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Der Merwe tries to hold on but Yanbaev postures up.#SUB#
Yanbaev has control of Van Der Merwe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Der Merwe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Van Der Merwe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Yanbaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Van Der Merwe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Der Merwe misses the target.
Yanbaev lands a head kick. Van Der Merwe smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Van Der Merwe is rocked!
Altus Van Der Merwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yanbaev scores with a body shot.
Van Der Merwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Yanbaev finish him?
Yanbaev lands with a good body shot.
Yanbaev lands an uppercut, right on the button! Van Der Merwe tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eldar Yanbaev! |
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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!
Van Der Merwe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Der Merwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Merwe throws a hook to the side of Nibbs's head but Nibbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nibbs 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.
Nibbs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Der Merwe checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Merwe.
Nibbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altus Van Der Merwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Merwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nibbs.
Van Der Merwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Nibbs misses.
Nice straight punches there by Van Der Merwe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Der Merwe.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Merwe.#TD2#
Nibbs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Der Merwe on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Der Merwe's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Nibbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nibbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nibbs is posturing up here but Van Der Merwe has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nibbs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nibbs has to tap! Slick submission there by Van Der Merwe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Altus Van Der Merwe! |
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Event:
CMMA 28 Game vs Steiner
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Merwe swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemedson.
Van Der Merwe is trying to keep Lemedson in close.
#SUB2#
Van Der Merwe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemedson has passed into half guard!
#SU#
Lemedson stands up out of the half guard.
Lemedson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Der Merwe works Lemedson's body with a nice hook.
Van Der Merwe swinging wildly here.
Van Der Merwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemedson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Van Der Merwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemedson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Van Der Merwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Lemedson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Der Merwe lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Der Merwe throws a big shot that misses.
Lemedson feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Der Merwe missing with a left hand there. Lemedson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemedson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Merwe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lemedson's head backwards.
Van Der Merwe throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Merwe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemedson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Der Merwe misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Lemedson gets to his feet - Van Der Merwe follows without any prompting.
Van Der Merwe throws a shot from downtown. Lemedson moves away and avoids it.
Lemedson attempts a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Van Der Merwe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemedson.
Van Der Merwe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Merwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Der Merwe throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemedson. #SUB2#
Van Der Merwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemedson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemedson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Lemedson gets to his feet. Van Der Merwe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Van Der Merwe throws the left hand but Lemedson avoids the punch easily.
Lemedson tries to counter with a takedown but Van Der Merwe is quick to defend against it.
Altus Van Der Merwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemedson tries to move into range but Van Der Merwe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lemedson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Der Merwe.
Lemedson tries to counter with a takedown but Van Der Merwe is quick to defend against it.
Van Der Merwe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Van Der Merwe throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Merwe misses with a hook.
Lemedson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Merwe throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Lemedson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Der Merwe is wriggling around but Lemedson manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Lemedson decides to return to a standing position.
Van Der Merwe throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Merwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Der Merwe throws a shot to the body.
Van Der Merwe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lemedson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Der Merwe.
Lemedson attempts a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Van Der Merwe scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Van Der Merwe misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Merwe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Der Merwe misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemedson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Merwe throws out a loose jab but Lemedson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemedson attempts a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe avoids it well and moves away.
Altus Van Der Merwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Merwe just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Van Der Merwe misses its intended target.
Van Der Merwe throws the left hand but Lemedson avoids the punch easily.
Van Der Merwe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemedson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemedson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altus Van Der Merwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Der Merwe misses with a straight left.
Lemedson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Der Merwe misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Lemedson decides to stand and escape the position.
Van Der Merwe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Merwe scores with the left hand. Lemedson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lemedson ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Merwe.
Lemedson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Merwe connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Merwe misses with a straight right.
Lemedson tries to counter with a takedown but Van Der Merwe is quick to defend against it.
Altus Van Der Merwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Lemedson.
Van Der Merwe misses the jab.
Van Der Merwe throws a hook but Lemedson avoids it easily.
Van Der Merwe misses with a looping left.
Lemedson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Merwe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Der Merwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Merwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a shoot takedown. Van Der Merwe fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Van Der Merwe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemedson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Van Der Merwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Van Der Merwe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lemedson is now in half guard. #SU#
Lemedson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Van Der Merwe to stand up.
A big left from Van Der Merwe misses.
Lemedson slips a straight right by Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe misses the jab.
Lemedson attempts a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe avoids it well and moves away.
Van Der Merwe lands a body shot.
Jon Lemedson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Van Der Merwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Der Merwe looks to throw the jab but Lemedson is out of range.
Van Der Merwe throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemedson. #T3##SUB2#
Van Der Merwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemedson is aware though and is defending well.
Jon Lemedson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Van Der Merwe working for submissions but it's allowed Lemedson to get to half guard.
Van Der Merwe is breathing heavily.#SU#
Lemedson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Van Der Merwe cracks Lemedson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Der Merwe misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Der Merwe! #ES2#
Van Der Merwe explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Merwe throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Lemedson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Der Merwe's guard.#SU#
Van Der Merwe is working an open guard so Lemedson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Der Merwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemedson feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Van Der Merwe lands a right hook to the body.
Lemedson slips a straight right by Van Der Merwe.
A slow jab from Van Der Merwe misses its intended target.
Van Der Merwe throws a body punch but Lemedson moves out of range.
Lemedson attempts a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe avoids it well and moves away.
Lemedson moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Der Merwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Merwe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lemedson ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Merwe.
Lemedson tries to counter with a takedown but Van Der Merwe is quick to defend against it.
Van Der Merwe missing with a left hand there. Lemedson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Merwe misses with a right hand #TD#
and Lemedson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Altus Van Der Merwe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Der Merwe throws a hook but Lemedson blocks it.
Van Der Merwe misses the jab.
A slow jab from Van Der Merwe misses its intended target.
Lemedson blocks a jab.
Van Der Merwe swinging wildly here.
Lemedson attempts a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe avoids it well and moves away.
Lemedson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Der Merwe throws out the jab.
Lemedson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Merwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a shoot takedown. Van Der Merwe fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lemedson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Der Merwe, up you get!
Lemedson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Van Der Merwe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lemedson doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Van Der Merwe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Van Der Merwe finds it's way through Lemedson's defenses.
Lemedson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Der Merwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemedson.
Van Der Merwe throws out a loose jab but Lemedson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Merwe throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Lemedson decides to stand and escape the position.
The fighters circling - Van Der Merwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Der Merwe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Van Der Merwe misses.
Lemedson feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Merwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemedson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Van Der Merwe throws a hook but Lemedson blocks it.
Lemedson feinted with a counter takedown.
Lemedson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Der Merwe throws an overhand right that lands on Lemedson's shoulder, as Lemedson tries to avoid the shot.
Lemedson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Der Merwe looks to land a right hand but Lemedson moved out of range.
Lemedson tries to counter with a takedown but Van Der Merwe is quick to defend against it.
Van Der Merwe misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemedson. #SU#
Lemedson stands and steps away. Van Der Merwe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lemedson ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Merwe.
Lemedson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Der Merwe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lemedson has time to react.
Van Der Merwe lands a nice hook to Lemedson's body. Lemedson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Der Merwe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Merwe throws a lazy right hand but Lemedson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemedson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Lemedson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Merwe. Lemedson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemedson ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Der Merwe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lemedson ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Merwe.
Lemedson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lemedson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Der Merwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Der Merwe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemedson.
Lemedson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Der Merwe misses with a straight right.
Lemedson attempts a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe avoids it well and moves away.
Van Der Merwe misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Lemedson counters with a single leg into guard. Van Der Merwe didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Van Der Merwe looking for a guillotine here but Lemedson defends easily.
#T4#
Van Der Merwe is trying to hold Lemedson in close to prevent damage but Lemedson has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU#
Lemedson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Van Der Merwe throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Merwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lemedson.
Lemedson moves away from the strike by Van Der Merwe.
Lemedson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Der Merwe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Altus Van Der Merwe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Der Merwe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altus Van Der Merwe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Merwe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
The Tank Engine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Tank Engine cracks Van Der Merwe with a solid left hand.
Van Der Merwe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Tank Engine.
The Tank Engine distracts Van Der Merwe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Tank Engine sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Tank Engine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Der Merwe's head.
The Tank Engine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Tank Engine lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Van Der Merwe is rocked!
The Tank Engine gets to his feet and stands over Van Der Merwe, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Van Der Merwe felt that one! The Tank Engine unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Van Der Merwe from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas The Tank Engine! |
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