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Event:
DMMA 54: Abarai vs Licker
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Sizemore tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Sizemore moves into range and clinches up with Seens.
Sizemore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sizemore stops a takedown attempt from Seens.
#TD#
Seens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Seens manages to end up in side control.
Sizemore can't do much from the bottom here.
Sizemore is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Seens is staying active.#SUB#
Seens in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sizemore is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonny Seens!
Michael Sizemore was interviewed post fight and said 'You know we came and gave our all, just wasn't enough or a bad plan. We'll head back train harder and return better. '. |
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Event:
DMMA 47: Alderidge vs Pinkman
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostov lunges at Sizemore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sizemore's hand.
Kostov cracks Sizemore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sizemore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sizemore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Sizemore throws a series of strikes that have Kostov backpedaling.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kostov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sizemore.
Kostov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sizemore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sizemore tries for a takedown but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kostov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kostov with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sizemore fails with the takedown
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov lands a jab.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sizemore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Sizemore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC2#Sizemore is rocked!
Kostov dances in with a quick combination. Sizemore is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kostov snaps Sizemore's head back. Sizemore stumbles backwards against the cage. Kostov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sizemore's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sizemore just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Michael Sizemore was interviewed post fight and said 'You know we came and gave our all, just wasn't enough or a bad plan. We'll head back train harder and return better. '. |
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Event:
SSSD 26: Kirin vs Vurris
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sizemore.
We've been hearing good reports from Neer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Neer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sizemore sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Neer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Neer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sizemore creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Neer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sizemore trying to control the action but Neer is working from the bottom.
Neer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neer defending well though. #SUB#
Neer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Neer actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Neer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sizemore trying to control from half guard but Neer is working away.
Neer punching from the bottom.
Neer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sizemore wants to control but Neer is keeping him busy.
Neer connecting with a few gentle strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sizemore prevents Neer from improving his position.
Sizemore is nestled in close to Neer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Neer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Neer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neer is trying to maintain the position but Sizemore is very close to passing his half guard.
Sizemore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neer trying to control here.
#SUB#
Neer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Neer has hold of Sizemore's hands but Sizemore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neer is staying active underneath Sizemore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Neer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neer wants to improve his position but Sizemore is controlling well.
Neer is trying is best to control the position here.
Sizemore is keen to just control but Neer is a slippery customer.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Neer actively working from the bottom here.
Sizemore prevents Neer from improving his position.
Neer is pressing down on Sizemore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Neer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sizemore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sizemore trying to control but Neer is working from the bottom.
Sizemore postures up and lands a big shot to Neer's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sizemore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sizemore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sizemore wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Neer manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Neer connects with a nice short shot to Sizemore's temple.
We've been informed that Sizemore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neer is thwarting Sizemore's attempts to control the position.
Neer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neer trying to control from half guard but Sizemore is working away. #SUB#
Neer is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Neer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Neer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sizemore keeps working.
Nice strikes from Neer there.
Neer winds up and cracks Sizemore with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Sizemore looking for submissions off his back.
Neer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neer trying to pass the guard but Sizemore defending well.
Neer working over Sizemore with some ground and pound. Sizemore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sizemore is looking to control Neer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sizemore avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Neer is looking for a kimura but Sizemore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neer to get the leverage.
Neer trying to control the action but Sizemore is working from the bottom.
Neer slips a nice elbow through Sizemore's hands, connecting with Sizemore's forehead.
Sizemore wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sizemore looking for submissions off his back.
Sizemore is breathing heavily.
Neer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neer slips a nice elbow through Sizemore's hands, connecting with Sizemore's forehead.
Sizemore trying to control from the bottom.
Neer wants to control but Sizemore is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Neer wants to work for an arm triangle but Sizemore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Neer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sizemore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neer pulls his head out easily.
Luke Neer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Neer seems to be working for a kimura but Sizemore defends the submission attempt.
Neer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neer moves into full mount! Sizemore won't be happy about that!
Sizemore is bucking up trying to escape but Neer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Sizemore is rocked!#T4#
Neer postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sizemore in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sizemore to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Neer!
Luke Neer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Michael Sizemore stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know we came and gave our all, just wasn't enough or a bad plan. We'll head back train harder and return better. '. |
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Event:
SSSD 20:Broomsdale vs Sizemore
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Broomsdale misses with a looping left.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sizemore feints the counter takedown.
Broomsdale delivers a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Broomsdale scores with a spinning back kick!
Broomsdale with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Michael Sizemore has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Broomsdale stalks Sizemore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sizemore's face. Sizemore staggers backwards, shaken.
Sizemore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sizemore misses with a right hand
and Broomsdale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Sizemore is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sizemore switches off momentarily and Broomsdale cracks him with a monster right hand! Sizemore topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Broomsdale dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Broomsdale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Ezekiel Broomsdale retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Ezekiel Broomsdale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Michael Sizemore stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know we came and gave our all, just wasn't enough or a bad plan. We'll head back train harder and return better. '. |
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Event:
SSSD 19: Cartwright vs Glass
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Saase misses.
Sizemore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Sizemore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saase manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sizemore throwing strikes from guard but Saase blocks nicely.
Sizemore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sizemore lands a couple of elbows.
Sizemore distracts Saase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sizemore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sizemore sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore landing some decent shots from guard.
Saase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Sizemore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sizemore works over Saase with some ground and pound from guard.
Sizemore postures up in Saase's guard and throws a big left but Saase blocks it.
Sizemore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sizemore's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sizemore cracks Saase with a solid left hand.
Sizemore with a nice head shot there.
Sizemore chips away with some ground and pound.
Saase looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sizemore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sizemore lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Saase is wriggling around but Sizemore manages to pass to half guard.
Sizemore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sizemore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saase is trying to stand.
Sizemore frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sizemore pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Sizemore landing strikes from the mount and Saase is in trouble!
Sizemore scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Sizemore working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Saase turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sizemore off and cradles Saase's limp body as Sizemore celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Michael Sizemore!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Sizemore made sure he mentioned Hotrod Express MMA Nutriants, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSSD 16: Neer vs Striker 2
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Pedersoli Jr blocks a head kick by Sizemore.
Pedersoli Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sizemore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michael Sizemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersoli Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sizemore.#TD#
Sizemore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sizemore throwing strikes but missing.
Sizemore is pushing down on Pedersoli Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pedersoli Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Sizemore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pedersoli Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sizemore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sizemore winds up and cracks Pedersoli Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pedersoli Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sizemore wants to take a breather but Pedersoli Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizemore throwing shots but Pedersoli Jr is blocking nicely.
Pedersoli Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Sizemore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pedersoli Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sizemore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedersoli Jr's head.
Sizemore is looking to take a break and control but Pedersoli Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sizemore is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sizemore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Sizemore decides to return to a standing position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sizemore is defended easily by Pedersoli Jr.
Sizemore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Pedersoli Jr misses its intended target.
We've been told by Sizemore's head coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sizemore has his takedown stuffed
and Pedersoli Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sizemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sizemore looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pedersoli Jr lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sizemore. Pedersoli Jr pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Pedersoli Jr!
In his post fight interview, Carlo Pedersoli Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Michael Sizemore stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know we came and gave our all, just wasn't enough or a bad plan. We'll head back train harder and return better. '. |
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Event:
SSSD 6
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Sizemore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Currie.
Currie thuds his right hand into Sizemore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Sizemore rushes Currie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sizemore.
Sizemore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sizemore tries to land knees in the clinch but Currie avoids the damage to the body.
Currie avoiding damage as Sizemore throws knees to the body.
Currie is trying to force a seperation but Sizemore has the dominant position.
Currie is looking to control Sizemore's arms but Sizemore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Currie has his back to the cage. #BC#
Currie breaks from the clinch.
Sizemore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Currie scores with a hook.#ROC#Sizemore is rocked!
Currie scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Currie gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Currie working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Currie.
Sizemore is still on wobbly legs! Can Currie finish him?
A short right from Currie on the inside. #TD2#
Sizemore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sizemore looks winded!
Currie is looking to escape.
Sizemore working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Currie is looking to escape.#T1#
Currie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sizemore on the ground.
Sizemore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sizemore seems to have recovered his senses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sizemore working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Sizemore is working for a submission of some sort.
Currie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sizemore.
Sizemore controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Sizemore is trying to work for a kimura but Currie is defending well.
#T2#
Sizemore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Currie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sizemore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sizemore stalling.
Currie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sizemore. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sizemore lands a nice short elbow.
Sizemore thows a huge punch but Currie dodges it nicely.
Sizemore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sizemore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sizemore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sizemore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sizemore is trying to work for a kimura but Currie is defending well.
#T4#
Sizemore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Currie is trying to stand back up but Sizemore is controlling him
Sizemore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Currie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Sizemore 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.#R2#
Currie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sizemore under the eye.
Currie lands with a right hand.
Currie scores with a punch to the head.
Sizemore throws a head kick but Currie moves out of range.
Jab by Currie.
Currie throws an overhand right that drops Sizemore like a sack of potatoes! Currie dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashton Currie!
In defeat, Michael Sizemore stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know we came and gave our all, just wasn't enough or a bad plan. We'll head back train harder and return better. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Killer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sizemore to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Killer has his foot on Sizemore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sizemore works his way back into a safe position though.
Sizemore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet Killer, not yet.
Sizemore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Sizemore is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sizemore connects with a couple of short punches.
Sizemore's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Sizemore won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
Sizemore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Killer wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Sizemore has taken Killer's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Killer has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Sizemore!
Michael Sizemore thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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