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Event:
DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Chav Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chav Jr. throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chav Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chav Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dead. That did some damage!
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Pikey Chav Jr. has been cut.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chav Jr. lands a body shot.
Chav Jr. fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chav Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Chav Jr. counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dead's knee momentarily.
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chav Jr. scores with a nice head shot.
Dead digs a good body shot into Chav Jr.'s ribs.
Chav Jr. works over Dead's head and body with a nice combination.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Dead misses.
Dead misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chav Jr.. That's going to slow Dead down. #T1#
Dead misses with a hook
and Chav Jr. counters with a low kick, right behind Dead 's knee.
Dead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chav Jr..
Dead's corner calls for a 1-2. Dead obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chav Jr. cracks Dead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Chav Jr. is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chav Jr.!
Dead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A good leg kick by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dead swings for the body but Chav Jr. moves out of range.
Chav Jr. throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chav Jr. scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Chav Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chav Jr. scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chav Jr.. #T2#
Chav Jr. slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chav Jr. with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chav Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chav Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
Dead tries to bum rush Chav Jr. with a series of wild strikes but Chav Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chav Jr.. That's going to slow Dead down.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Dead takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Chav Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chav Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Chav Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dead. That did some damage!#T3#
Chav Jr. cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Chav Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Chav Jr. misses its target.
It looks like Chav Jr. has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chav Jr. scores with a sloppy right hand. Dead should have avoided that one.
Chav Jr. with the inside leg kick.
Chav Jr. lands a nice hook to Dead's body. Dead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chav Jr. throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Chav Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chav Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Dead manages to avoid it.
Dead misses with a right hand
and Chav Jr. counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab lands there for Dead.
Dead throws a jab when Chav Jr. was well out of range.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chav Jr. blocks a jab.
Dead misses with a hook
and Chav Jr. counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chav Jr. is looking to slow Dead down with leg kicks.
Dead lands with an overhand left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Chav Jr. appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chav Jr..
#T4#
Chav Jr. thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dead if he has to take too many more of those.
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chav Jr. lands with a straight right. Dead didn't see that one coming.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Chav Jr. saw that one coming.
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chav Jr. clobbers Dead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chav Jr. slips a straight right by Dead.
Chav Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Dead looks winded!
Chav Jr. throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chav Jr. scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chav Jr. chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chav Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chav Jr.. Chav Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chav Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pikey Chav Jr. dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Chav Jr. counters with an outside leg kick.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chav Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead throws a series of punches but Chav Jr. avoids them all with ease.
Chav Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chav Jr. lunges at Dead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dead's hand.
Chav Jr. throws a leg kick which misses Dead's front leg but catches the back leg as Dead tries to avoid it.
Chav Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Chav Jr..
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chav Jr..
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead lands a jab.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Chav Jr. is out of range.
Chav Jr. connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chav Jr.. Chav Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.
Pikey Chav Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
Chav Jr. thows a body kick. Dead tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chav Jr. throws out a powerful jab.
Dead digs a good hook to Chav Jr.'s body.
Chav Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dead lands a jab.
Chav Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dead's sensitive parts.
Chav Jr. fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Chav Jr.'s head but Chav Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Chav Jr. counters with an inside leg kick.
Chav Jr. chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chav Jr.!
Chav Jr. fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dead throws a head kick but Chav Jr. moves out of range.
#T2#
Chav Jr. lands with a kick to the temple. Dead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Chav Jr. with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chav Jr. to score with a decent uppercut.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Chav Jr. moved out of range.
Chav Jr. moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Dead misses.
Chav Jr. lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dead takes a step back to recover.
Dead tries to bum rush Chav Jr. with a series of wild strikes but Chav Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Chav Jr. is out of range.
Chav Jr. connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chav Jr. connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Chav Jr..
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chav Jr. has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body kick from Chav Jr..
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Chav Jr. throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dead might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chav Jr. has got the better of the exchanges.
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!
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Chav Jr. thows a body kick. Dead tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dead misses with a looping left.#T4#
Dead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chav Jr. sizes up Dead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chav Jr. scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chav Jr. fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dead.
You can see that Dead has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Chav Jr. throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chav Jr. uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chav Jr. goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chav Jr. cracks Dead with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead throws a hook but Chav Jr. blocks it.
Dead has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chav Jr..
Dead misses with a looping left.
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Chav Jr..
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pikey Chav Jr. dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chav Jr. connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead throws a good cross that connects.
Chav Jr. fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chav Jr. throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chav Jr. on the side of the head.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav Jr..
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chav Jr. lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chav Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
That kick from Chav Jr. tenderised Dead's leg. Dead is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dead misses with a jab to the body
and Chav Jr. counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chav Jr. scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dead walks into a left hand.
Chav Jr. delivers a nice body kick.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chav Jr. can pounce on him.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chav Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Chav Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Dead coming out on top.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chav Jr.. That's going to slow Dead down.
Chav Jr. cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chav Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chav Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chav Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Chav Jr. lands with a straight right. Dead didn't see that one coming.
Dead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chav Jr. throws a leg kick which misses Dead's front leg but catches the back leg as Dead tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chav Jr. misses with a two punch combination.
Chav Jr. with a nice calf kick.
Dead moves forwards but Chav Jr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chav Jr. with a hook.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Chav Jr. counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dead's knee momentarily.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chav Jr.. Chav Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.
Chav Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Chav Jr..
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chav Jr. counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chav Jr. with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Chav Jr..
Dead misses with a right hand
and Chav Jr. counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chav Jr..
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a leg kick.
Chav Jr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chav Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Chav Jr. scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chav Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Chav Jr. jabs Dead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chav Jr. lands a body shot.
Chav Jr. lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Chav Jr.. That snapped Dead's head back.
Dead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chav Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Chav Jr..
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Chav Jr. scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Dead is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chav Jr. avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chav Jr. connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
#T4#
Chav Jr. avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Chav Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Chav Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chav Jr. throws a head kick that Dead semi-blocks.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Chav Jr. finish him?
Dead misses with a right hand
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chav Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chav Jr..
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Chav Jr. connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Chav Jr.. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dead misses with a right hand
and Chav Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Chav Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chav Jr..
A nice leg kick lands there from Chav Jr..
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikey Chav Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chav Jr. has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikey Chav Jr.!
A relieved looking Pikey Chav Jr. 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:
DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Dead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead scores with a jab.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Nadadora counters with a three punch combo that has Dead backing up. Dead nods at Nadadora to acknowledge the strikes.
Nadadora slips a jab from Dead.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nadadora circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadadora is looking for the big counter here.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nadadora moves away from the strike by Dead.
Dead lands a jab to Nadadora's midsection.
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!
Nadadora scores with a three punch combo!
Nadadora slips a jab from Dead.
A punch combination from Dead misses.
Nadadora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dead tests Nadadora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nadadora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead tries to bum rush Nadadora with a series of wild strikes but Nadadora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Dead was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dead misses the jab.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadadora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Nadadora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab. #KD2#
Nadadora lands a left and a right that send Dead crashing to the mat, dazed. Nadadora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Dead is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nadadora connects with a right that clearly hurt Dead. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Nadadora proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Dead collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rapido Nadadora!
A very excited looking Rapido Nadadora made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DC 126: Babcock v Korolev
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Dead looks to throw the jab but Piercer is out of range.
Dead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Piercer lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Piercer closes the distance and clinches.
Piercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
A shot in the inside from Piercer.
A nice left hand lands by Piercer.
A nice left hand lands by Piercer.
Piercer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Piercer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead blocking some punches.
Piercer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
Dead is trying to push Piercer away but Piercer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Piercer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead. #T1#
Piercer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piercer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piercer has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piercer.
A nice left hand lands by Piercer.
I was talking to Piercer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Piercer - that landed with a thud.
Piercer lands a left hand.
Dead prevents a body shot from Piercer.
Piercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piercer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Piercer. #T2#
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Piercer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piercer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Piercer.
Dead prevents a body shot from Piercer.
Piercer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Piercer.
Piercer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Piercer.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Piercer is controlling the position.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
A right hook to the body lands for Piercer.
Dead looks winded!#T3#
Piercer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Piercer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Piercer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piercer.
A shot in the inside from Piercer. #ROC#Dead is rocked!
Piercer lands with a right to the head.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Piercer finish him?
Piercer lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Piercer lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Piercer.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Piercer on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piercer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Piercer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dead's efforts to push away.#T4#
Piercer scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Piercer lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Piercer.
Piercer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Piercer lands a shot to the body.
Piercer lands a nice shot to the body.
Piercer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piercer scores with a shoulder strike.
Piercer lands with a left to the head.
Piercer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piercer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piercer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piercer has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Piercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
That's time! Piercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Piercer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piercer.
Piercer misses with a straight right.
Dead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Piercer rushes Dead and presses him up against the cage.
Piercer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Piercer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Piercer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Piercer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Piercer has him pressed against the cage.
Piercer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Piercer lands a body punch.
Piercer lands a nice uppercut.
Dead is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piercer is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piercer lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Piercer digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Piercer.
Piercer scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piercer.
Piercer digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piercer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Piercer.
Piercer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dead to his knees! Piercer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Piercer!
John Piercer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Dead misses with a looping left.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Gable lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gable blocks a jab.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gable circles away quickly and effectively.
Gable feinted with a counter takedown.
Gable attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gable connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dead. Dead circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gable connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
Gable blocks a jab.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gable is trying to get an arm triangle but Dead is defending well.
Gable controlling the position.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Dead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gable working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gable has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gable tries to score with some ground and pound. Dead controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gable misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gable slows the pace down.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ground and pound from Gable seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dead tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.
Gable looks to land a strike but Dead avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Dead working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gable looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead has control of Gable's left arm, preventing Gable from doing any damage.
Gable preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dead's guard.
Gable 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.
Gable is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gable tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Gable ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gable working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gable is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.
Dead tries to kick Gable off but Gable keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gable is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead trying to control but Gable postures up.
#T1#
Dead is trying to stand.
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Dead defending well.
Gable passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gable lands a big shot there that rocks Dead but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Dead is trying to escape the mount.
Gable controlling from the full mount.
Dead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gable seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dead for as long as he can get away with.
Gable in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Gable looking to control but Dead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dead wants to control but Gable is having none of it.#T3#
Gable takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!
Gable looking to control but Dead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Dead tries to lock up and control but Gable gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dead sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gable has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead thuds his right hand into Gable's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Dead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead misses the jab.
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead throws a hook but Gable blocks it.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Gable counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gable stays in close to Dead's body and controls the position.
Gable advances to half guard.
Gable is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Gable is very close to passing his half guard.
Gable is keen to just control but Dead is a slippery customer.
Gable wants to pass to mount but Dead is defending the position.
Dead is staying active underneath Gable, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gable wants to free his trapped foot but Dead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gable missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gable prevents Dead from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable controlling the pace.
Dead gets back to full guard.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
Gable loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable connects with a single shot there.
Gable moves out of range as Dead strikes.#T3#
Jab from Dead.
Good standup being displayed there by Dead as he connects with a hook.
Gable moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gable slips a straight right by Dead.
Gable drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Gable moves away from the strike by Dead.
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Gable decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dead's guard.
Gable might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gable drops back looking for a leg! Dead is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dead manages to kick Gable off! Gable jumps back into Dead's guard.
Gable sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gable.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dead holds on and takes a little breather.
Gable trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gable seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Gable.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gable, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Gable thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 112: Gora v Karjalainen
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dead looks to throw the jab but Nadadora is out of range.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadadora.
Dead throws out a powerful jab.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Nadadora moved out of range nicely.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nadadora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dead circles away quickly and effectively.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Nadadora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Nadadora slips a straight right by Dead.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Nadadora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Nadadora walks into a left hand.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadadora.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Dead avoids it well.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nadadora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Nadadora moved out of range.#T1#
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Nadadora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Nadadora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Dead moves out of range.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Nadadora saw that one coming.
Nadadora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dead.
Nadadora takes one to the chin there.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadadora throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
Dead connects with a body shot that sends Nadadora's belly button to the back.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Dead.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Dead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dead clobbers Nadadora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dead misses with a hook.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nadadora circles away quickly and effectively.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadadora.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Nadadora counters with a crisp one two that drops Dead! Nadadora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dead to his feet! Dead is in big trouble!#ROC2#Dead is rocked!
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Dead lands a jab to the nose.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Dead with a series of wild strikes but Dead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dead lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dead.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Dead connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Dead.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Dead misses. #T4#
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dead counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadadora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nadadora moves forwards but Dead connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Dead misses.
Nice defenses there by Nadadora.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Dead connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dead is looking for a counter combo.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Nadadora moved out of range nicely.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nadadora scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nadadora ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Nadadora moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nadadora in his tracks.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nadadora slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nadadora moves away.
Nadadora walks into a straight right hand from Dead.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nadadora circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Dead moves out of range.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nadadora checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nadadora pushes Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
Nadadora misses with a body punch.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nadadora misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Dead working hard to break the clinch.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Better Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dead throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from Dead. #ROC#Nadadora is rocked!
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nadadora.
A big right from Dead misses.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Dead slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nadadora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadadora.
Nadadora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadadora. #T2#
Dead cracks Nadadora with an open hand slap.
Dead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nadadora slips under a jab from Dead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadadora throws a right hand that Dead ducks under and follows up with a left that Dead also avoids with ease.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead connects with the punch.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nadadora is breathing heavily.
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nadadora on the side of the head.
Nadadora is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Dead lands a body shot.
Nadadora seems to have recovered his senses.
Nadadora loses concentration momentarily and Dead pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Nadadora crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Dead finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Better Dead!
An out of breath and clearly excited Better Dead thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead stalks Dilbrandt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilbrandt's face. Dilbrandt staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dead misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Dilbrandt with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dilbrandt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dead with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Dilbrandt.
#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that Dead semi-blocks.
Dead lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dead stuns Dilbrandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Dilbrandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Dead. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Dilbrandt lands.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Dead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the temple. Dead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead lands a lovely overhand right.
Dead takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Dead's ribs.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Dead strikes.#T3#
Dead scores with a punch to the head.
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Dead down.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dead misses with a hook.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Dead tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Dilbrandt lands with a slapping head kick.
Dead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Dead - just one landing.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Dead's leg. Dead is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dead to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Damian Dilbrandt's cut even more.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Better Dead's cut is getting worse.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Dead.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Dead.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dead misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing. #T1#
Dead misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp one two that drops Dead! Dilbrandt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dead to his feet! Dead is in big trouble!#ROC2#Dead is rocked!
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Dead connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
A big right from Dead misses.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dead walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dead throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dead misses the jab.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead with a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dead.#T2#
Dead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Dead throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dead swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Dead there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dead.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.#T4#
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dead misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Dilbrandt counters by clinching up.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dead works over Dilbrandt's head and body with a nice combination.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dead finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Dead.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dead.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dead throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a good low kick that Dead was not able to check.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Good shot there by Dead.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but Dead steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
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!
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Dead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dead throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damian Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Dead misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Dilbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dead throws a sloppy body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dilbrandt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilbrandt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dilbrandt!
A very excited looking Damian Dilbrandt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bollomard on the side of the head.
Bollomard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bollomard throws out a powerful jab.
Dead throws a series of punches but Bollomard avoids them all with ease.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Bollomard throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
Bollomard misses with a wild body shot.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Bollomard's shoulder, as Bollomard tries to avoid the shot.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Dead throws a head kick but Bollomard moves out of range.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Dead finds it's way through Bollomard's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bollomard scores with a jab. Dead acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Dead tries to bum rush Bollomard with a series of wild strikes but Bollomard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Bollomard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Bollomard's head but Bollomard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bollomard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bollomard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead throws a hook but Bollomard avoids it easily.
No joy there for Bollomard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
#CL#
Bollomard moves into the clinch.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bollomard is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Dead misses with a body punch.
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!
Bollomard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bollomard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bollomard.
Bollomard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bollomard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bollomard scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bollomard staying out of range there.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Dead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bollomard doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Bollomard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dead won't be happy with that.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Bollomard crashes against the mat.
Dead managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bollomard.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bollomard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bollomard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bollomard tries to score with some ground and pound. Dead controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bollomard lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bollomard controls the position.
Bollomard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Bollomard tries for a kimura but Dead is defending well.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Bollomard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but Dead is defending the strikes.
Bollomard misses with the ground and pound.
Dead defending against the ground and pound.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bollomard throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Bollomard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bollomard is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big left from Dead misses.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Bollomard.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead throws a body punch but Bollomard moves out of range.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Dead misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Bollomard counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard has Dead pressed against the cage, preventing Dead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Bollomard has him pressed against the cage.
Bollomard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead blocks a body shot from Bollomard.
A short body shot lands from Bollomard as the two fighters clinch.
Bollomard tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
#T1#
Bollomard tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Bollomard back against the cage.
Bollomard lands a right hand.
Bollomard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bollomard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bollomard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Nice body punch from Bollomard.
Bollomard has Dead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bollomard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bollomard.
#T2##BC#
Bollomard breaks the clinch.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Bollomard lands with a cross.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Bollomard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead missing with a left hand there. Bollomard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dead!
Dead is breathing heavily.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but Dead is defending the strikes.
Dead dodges the ground and pound from Bollomard.
Bollomard grinds an elbow into Dead's temple.
Dead can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bollomard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bollomard is putting a hurting on Dead here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bollomard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dead wants to control but Bollomard postures up.
Dead tries to buck Bollomard off but Bollomard is having none of it.
Dead is not content to let Bollomard control the position.
Bollomard is really struggling to control Dead but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bollomard 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.
Bollomard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Bollomard tries for a kimura but Dead is defending well. #T4#
Bollomard lands a nice forearm strike.
Bollomard looks up at the clock and then as Dead takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bollomard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bollomard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bollomard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Bollomard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bollomard wants to take a breather but Dead manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bollomard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dead throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bollomard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Bollomard misses with a straight right.
Bollomard moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Dead misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead misses with the combination.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Bollomard counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Bollomard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Bollomard is pushing down on Dead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dead is fighting to maintain full guard but Bollomard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bollomard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Bollomard.
Dead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bollomard. #SUB#
Bollomard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.
Bollomard is looking to stall here but Dead recovers full guard.
Bollomard passes Dead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bollomard throwing shots but Dead is blocking nicely.
Bollomard tries to pass to full mount but Dead defends it.
Bollomard trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bollomard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bollomard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Bollomard passes to side control.
Bollomard trying to control the position but Dead is working away.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but Dead is defending the strikes.
Dead parries the strikes from Bollomard easily there. Bollomard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dead to escape.
Bollomard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bollomard in side control, throwing shots but Dead defends.
Jacques Bollomard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bollomard misses with the ground and pound.
Bollomard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bollomard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dead is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Bollomard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bollomard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bollomard throws an elbow but Dead slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bollomard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dead taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bollomard controls the position from side control.
Bollomard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dead is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Bollomard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bollomard, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Bollomard!
Jacques Bollomard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 87: Dye v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gallahad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead throws a series of strikes that have Gallahad backpedaling.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dead won't be happy with that.
Dead is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gallahad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gallahad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dead rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gallahad's guard! Nice work there by Dead!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Dead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gallahad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dead has managed to get both his arms back between Gallahad's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead wants to control from the top but Gallahad keeps moving. #T1##SU#
Dead stands up and waves to Gallahad to follow him.
Gallahad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dead's waist but Dead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gallahad off to one side.
Gallahad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
Dead scores with a shot to the body.
Dead with a hook.
Gallahad ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Gallahad's shoulder, as Gallahad tries to avoid the shot.
Gallahad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallahad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallahad trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dead is adopting a defensive guard.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
It looks like Dead is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Gallahad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dead pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Gallahad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dead trying to control the pace.
It looks like Dead is going to stand back up.
Dead controlling the action here.
Dead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gallahad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dead wants to control but Gallahad is keeping him busy. #T4#
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#
Gallahad looking for submissions off his back.
Dead prevents Gallahad from improving his position.
Dead seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Gallahad looking for submissions off his back.
Gallahad pushes Dead off looking to stand but Dead dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Dead.
Gallahad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dead throws a right hand that Gallahad ducks under and follows up with a left that Gallahad also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gallahad fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Dead was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gallahad tries to counter it with a takedown but Dead pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallahad tries to clinch there but Dead circles away.
Gallahad throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallahad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dead defends well and Gallahad ends up having to push Dead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dead scores with a nice strike.
Dead misses with a hook. Gallahad ducked under it nicely.
Dead scores with a sloppy right hand. Gallahad should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Gallahad crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Better Dead!
After the big win, Better Dead made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Dead misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nadadora.
Nadadora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nadadora moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Nadadora's head back.
Dead takes a swing at Nadadora's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nadadora instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nadadora manages to break the clinch.
Nadadora moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Nadadora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dead backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.#CL2#
Nadadora moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nadadora.
#BC2#
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora connects with a nice cross there... Dead is looking wobbly and Nadadora recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dead to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Nadadora jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rapido Nadadora!
Rapido Nadadora seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 74 Niaz vs Rome
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Christ throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Dead lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Judah Christ has been cut.
Christ throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dead's head.#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Christ pushes Dead away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christ!
Dead throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Christ. #CL#
Christ takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Christ - that landed with a thud.
Christ blocking some punches.
Christ lands an uppercut.
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!#BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead misses with the combination.
Christ scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dead misses the jab.#T1#
Christ comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ jabs at Dead's body.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Dead looks winded!
Christ thuds his shin into the meat of Dead's side.
Christ moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christ with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christ lands a head kick!
Christ connects with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ scores with a head kick. Dead tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Christ fakes the leg kick and cracks Dead in the body.
Christ lands a slapping body shot.
Whack! Christ lands a heavy head kick that drops Dead. The ref tackles Christ to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dead was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Judah Christ!
After winning the bout, Judah Christ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 62: Licht vs Kowalski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Dead lands a nice shot that snaps Moen's head back.
Moen lands a nice hook to Dead's body. Dead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moen moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Moen loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.#TD2#
Moen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dead to the ground. Moen is now in Dead's guard.
Moen wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Moen won't allow Dead to sweep him here.
Moen wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Dead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Dead stands up and beckons Moen to join him on the feet. #T1#
Dead misses with a looping left.
Moen blocks a jab.
Moen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moen 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.
Moen blocks a jab.#TD2#
Moen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dead pushes Moen off and gets back to his feet.
Dead misses the jab.
Moen shoots in and drives through. Dead sprawls well.
Moen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Arild Moen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Moen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Moen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moen. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moen swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Moen dips to his left and cracks Dead with an uppercut!
Moen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moen.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead misses with a hook. Moen ducked under it nicely.
Moen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead scores with a jab. Moen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Moen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Moen slips the punch.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Moen.
Moen misses the jab.
Dead takes a swing at Moen's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Moen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Moen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Moen.
Dead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Moen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dead throws a hook but Moen blocks it.
Dead jabs Moen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moen.
Moen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
A jab lands there for Moen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Dead misses.
Moen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Moen forces Dead back against the cage and clinches.
Moen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dead's efforts to push away.#T4#
Moen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arild Moen.
Moen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dead to keep the fight standing.
Moen avoiding damage.
Moen keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arild Moen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Moen lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Moen takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Dead.#KD#
Dead sends Moen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dead is motioning to the referee to let Moen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Moen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead catches Moen with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Moen forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Better Dead!
After the big win, Better Dead made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DC 49: Bollomard vs Moen
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Piercer feints a jab promting Dead to slip. Piercer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dead slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Piercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead takes a swing at Piercer's ribcage but misses.
Piercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Piercer.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Piercer counters with a nice body shot.
Piercer slips under a jab from Dead.
Piercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Piercer moved out of range nicely.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piercer.
Dead cracks Piercer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Piercer saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piercer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piercer lands a nice hook to Dead's body. Dead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piercer scores with a spinning back kick!
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Piercer - that will leave a mark!
Dead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Piercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Piercer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Piercer saw that one coming.
Piercer connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead throws a head kick but Piercer moves out of range.
Good shot there by Dead.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dead throws a hook but Piercer blocks it.
It looked like Piercer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Piercer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dead avoids it.
Dead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piercer moves away.
Piercer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead throws a hook but Piercer blocks it.
Dead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Piercer there.
Piercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dead.
Dead now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Piercer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Piercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Piercer.
Piercer lands a glancing blow to the side of Dead's head.#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Piercer can pounce on him.
Dead misses with a hook
and Piercer counters with a leg kick.
Dead misses with a low kick as Piercer jumps back.
Dead misses with a body shot.
A jab from Dead misses.
Piercer throws a combination. Dead tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Piercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Piercer misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Piercer.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Piercer digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
That kick from Piercer tenderised Dead's leg. Dead is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Piercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piercer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Dead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Piercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead lands the left hand.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Piercer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Piercer saw that one coming.
Dead misses with a hook. Piercer ducked under it nicely.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead misses with a body punch
and Piercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piercer moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Dead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Piercer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Piercer scores with a kick to the body.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Piercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Piercer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piercer scores with a push kick.
Piercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead looks winded!
Piercer connects with a single shot there.
Piercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piercer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Piercer moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Piercer slips a jab from Dead.
Piercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Piercer.
Piercer lands the left hand.
Piercer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Piercer.
Piercer defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Piercer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Dead tries to move into range but Piercer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piercer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Dead is rocked!
Piercer cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Piercer finish him?
A swing and a miss from Dead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Piercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
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#
Piercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dead circles away quickly and effectively.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piercer.
Piercer cracks Dead with a good jab.
Dead misses with a hook. Piercer ducked under it nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dead in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#KD#
Piercer drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Piercer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Piercer thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Piercer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dead scores with a jab. Piercer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Piercer lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Piercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
A big right from Dead misses.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Piercer eats them both and turns towards Dead to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Piercer.
Piercer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Piercer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Piercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead cracks Piercer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Piercer's head but Piercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piercer counters with a nice leg kick.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Dead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Piercer lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Piercer. That's going to slow Dead down.
Piercer connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
A jab from Piercer finds it's way through Dead's defenses.
Piercer lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Piercer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Piercer lands a nice looking body kick.
Piercer lands the left hand.
Piercer avoids the body shot from Dead.
A quick step to the side and Piercer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Piercer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dead's head backwards.#T2#
Piercer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Piercer! Dead is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Piercer!
A relieved looking John Piercer 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:
DC 44: Bollomard vs Dead 2
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bollomard lands a lovely overhand right.
Dead darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Bollomard has been cut.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bollomard blocks a jab.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bollomard scores with a sloppy right hand. Dead should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Bollomard.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Bollomard moved out of range.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Dead.
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
Dead is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bollomard with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Dead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Bollomard is just out of range.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Bollomard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Bollomard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Bollomard is just out of range.
Bollomard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Bollomard gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bollomard as the two fighters clinch.
Bollomard avoiding damage.
Come on Bollomard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bollomard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bollomard has Dead pushed against the cage.
Bollomard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Bollomard tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Bollomard misses with a punch to the body.
Bollomard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bollomard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bollomard prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Bollomard lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Bollomard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Bollomard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Bollomard from controlling successfully.
Dead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Bollomard preventing the sweep.
Bollomard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
Bollomard pushing down on Dead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bollomard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dead knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bollomard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Bollomard wants to take a breather but Dead is having none of it.
Dead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bollomard.
Bollomard 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.
Dead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bollomard.
Dead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bollomard thows a huge punch but Dead dodges it nicely.
Bollomard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bollomard is working hard here to advance position.
Dead is trying to stand up here but Bollomard is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bollomard throws a hook but Dead avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dead looks to throw the jab but Bollomard is out of range.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bollomard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Dead coming out on top.
Bollomard lands a slapping body shot.
Bollomard misses with a double jab
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Bollomard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bollomard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dead lands a glancing blow to the side of Bollomard's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Bollomard. That snapped Dead's head back.
Bollomard moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bollomard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bollomard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Better Dead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead scores with a nice right hand.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead throws a good cross that connects.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead misses with a hook.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Bollomard ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dead throws the left hand but Bollomard avoids the punch easily.
Bollomard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bollomard clinches up against the cage.
Bollomard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dead to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A body shot lands from Bollomard.
Bollomard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dead up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bollomard scores with a shoulder strike.
Bollomard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bollomard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dead or not.
Dead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bollomard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dead's efforts to push away.
Dead prevents a body shot from Bollomard. #T3#
Bollomard is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bollomard wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Bollomard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bollomard is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bollomard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dead up against the cage.
Dead wants to get back to striking at distance but Bollomard won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bollomard.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for Bollomard to work.
Dead working aggressively here.
Bollomard misses with a body punch.
Bollomard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bollomard is stalling here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bollomard pulls Dead into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Better Dead will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bollomard misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dead!
Bollomard with the ground and pound but Dead regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dead is looking for a sweep. Bollomard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bollomard uses his free foot to push down on Dead's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dead.
Dead tries to lock up and control but Bollomard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bollomard looking to ground and pound but Dead is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bollomard thowing shots but they're missing.
Bollomard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dead because Bollomard loaded up on that one. #T1#
The referee warns Dead that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Bollomard wants to finish this one by submission but Dead is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bollomard.
Bollomard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bollomard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bollomard thowing shots but they're missing.
Dead blocking the ground and pound.
Bollomard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bollomard scoring with strikes but Dead is staying in there.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead is in a horrible position here. Bollomard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bollomard throws some wild stikes that Dead manages to avoid easily.
Bollomard working Dead over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Dead that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dead is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bollomard unloads with some shots from mount but Dead bucks and avoids them well.
Bollomard landing strikes from the mount.
Bollomard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dead because Bollomard loaded up on that one.
Dead wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bollomard.
Bollomard looking to finish with strikes here!
Bollomard tries to control but Dead wriggling away. #T3#
Dead bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bollomard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bollomard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bollomard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bollomard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bollomard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Dead lands a couple of digs.
Dead postures up.
Dead postures up and lands a big shot to Bollomard's brow.
Dead has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bollomard is proving hard to escape from.
Dead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dead preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bollomard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bollomard passes Dead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Bollomard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bollomard 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Jacques Bollomard!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Jacques Bollomard!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Jacques Bollomard!
Jacques Bollomard wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Bollomard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 180 Harakka vs Kwong
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Voss has Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Voss controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Voss misses with some punches.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voss is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Voss gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Voss controlling the pace.
Voss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dead trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voss is just content to waste time from the top position. Dead takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Voss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dead wants to sweep here but Voss controlling him for the moment.
Voss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Voss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voss postures up in Dead's guard and throws a big left but Dead blocks it.
Voss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Voss chips away with some ground and pound.
Voss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voss.
Dead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voss is working Dead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Voss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Voss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Voss is looking to work some ground and pound but Dead has wrist control.
Voss landing some decent shots from guard.
Voss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voss.
Dead has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Dead misses.
Voss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dead.#CL2#
Voss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Voss lands with a short shot to the head.
Voss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dead pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Voss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Voss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Voss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dead or not.
Dead working hard to break the clinch.
Voss lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Voss works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.
Dead can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Voss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Voss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Voss misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing.
Dead misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Voss counters by clinching up.
Voss lands with a left to the head.
Voss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Voss keeps him there for the moment.
Voss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dead smiles and moves away.
Dead throws the left hand but Voss avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Voss clinches.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Voss is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dead prevents it.
Voss misses with a body punch.
Voss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Voss.#T1#
Voss has Dead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rich Voss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Voss lands a left hand.
Voss misses with a punch on the inside.
Voss lands a body punch.
Voss pushes Dead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dead blocks a body shot from Voss.
Voss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voss stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voss.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Voss lands a right hand.
Voss lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Voss gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Voss connects with a nice short shot to Dead's temple.
Voss throws a strike but Dead avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Voss connects with a couple of short punches.
Voss landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Voss wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Voss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Voss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dead dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Voss is trying to keep Dead in close.
Dead is looking to stand up but Voss won't let him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Voss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voss working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Dead has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dead wants to stand but Voss is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Voss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Voss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Voss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voss.
Voss feints the counter takedown.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Voss slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Voss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Voss saw that one coming.
Voss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
A jab from Dead misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Voss. #CL2#
Voss clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Voss lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Dead trying to keep a closed guard but Voss is proving a slippery customer.
Voss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voss throwing strikes but missing.
Voss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voss throws a big elbow that misses.
Dead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dead postures up.
Dead controlling from the top position.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU#
Dead stands up and waves to Voss to follow him. #CL2#
Voss closes the distance and pushes Dead back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Voss.
A short uppercut from Voss. #TD2#
Voss turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Voss manages to end up in side control.
Dead takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Voss crashes against the mat.
Dead is letting Voss control him for a moment. #T3#
Dead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dead is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Voss is trying to work for a kimura but Dead is defending well.
Dead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voss.
Dead is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voss scores with a couple of nice shots.
Voss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dead defending well though. #T4#
Voss is looking to stall here but Dead recovers full guard.
Voss is pushing down on Dead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dead is fighting to maintain full guard but Voss has managed to sneak the leg through.
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. Voss connects with a nice short shot to Dead's temple.
Voss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Voss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dead!
Rich Voss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Voss working the ground and pound effectively.
Rich Voss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Voss breaks from Dead's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Voss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voss 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Voss!
Our winner, Rich Voss, 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:
DC 29: Rematch Bonanza
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Tokugawa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Tokugawa gets the takedown into side control.
Tokugawa working away.
Dead tries to buck Tokugawa off but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tokugawa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tokugawa working the ground and pound but Dead is defending the strikes.
Tokugawa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tokugawa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dead regains half guard, as Tokugawa was trying to land strikes.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tokugawa is just content to waste time from the top position. Dead takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Tokugawa landing with the ground and pound.
Tokugawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tokugawa throws an elbow that misses. Dead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tokugawa's guard. Nice move by Dead!#REVR#
Tokugawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there.
Dead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dead postures up.
Tokugawa pulls Dead in close to his closed guard and prevents Dead from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SU#
Dead gets to his feet. Tokugawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dead misses with a looping right.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
A shot to the body from Dead misses
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokugawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
Tokugawa tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokugawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.#CUT#It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.
Tokugawa moves out of range as Dead strikes.
A nice side step and Tokugawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tokugawa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead misses with a body punch
and Tokugawa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tokugawa connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Tokugawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tokugawa counters with an outside leg kick.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa counters with an outside leg kick.
Tokugawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead throws a jab when Tokugawa was well out of range.
Tokugawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dead.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Dead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dead.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Dead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tokugawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Dead misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Tokugawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Tokugawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dead, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Tokugawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tokugawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Tokugawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokugawa, not yet.
Tokugawa trying to control the position.
Dead preventing the sweep.
Dead wants to stand but Tokugawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tokugawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenjiro Tokugawa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Dead throws a wild body kick that Tokugawa sees coming a mile off.
Tokugawa cracks Dead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Tokugawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown but Dead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Dead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Dead finds it's way through Tokugawa's defenses.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa blocks a jab.
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Dead misses.
Dead misses with a body punch
and Tokugawa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dead's knee momentarily.
Tokugawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dead's head.
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!
Tokugawa misses with a right hand
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Tokugawa.
Nice cross by Dead.#T1#
Dead looks to land a right hand but Tokugawa moved out of range.
Dead misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Tokugawa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tokugawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kenjiro Tokugawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead scores with the left hand. Tokugawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Dead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick which misses Dead's front leg but catches the back leg as Dead tries to avoid it.
Tokugawa jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Dead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokugawa.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tokugawa with a nice calf kick.
Tokugawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dead misses with a body shot
and Tokugawa counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokugawa tries a knee to the head but Dead blocks it.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage.
Tokugawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dead is defending well for now.
Tokugawa scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Tokugawa gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead is trying to push Tokugawa away but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tokugawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dead prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tokugawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tokugawa can turn it around.#T3#
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Tokugawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Dead won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Tokugawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokugawa thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a nice leg kick.
Tokugawa throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead throws a right and a left that Tokugawa avoids nicely.
Tokugawa is looking to slow Dead down with leg kicks.
Dead misses with a hook
and Tokugawa counters with a nice leg kick.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
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!
Dead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tokugawa defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Tokugawa scores with a jab to the head.
Tokugawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tokugawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Tokugawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenjiro Tokugawa.
Tokugawa slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely.
Dead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Tokugawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenjiro Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dead misses the jab.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead scores with a jab to the head.
Tokugawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Tokugawa coming out on top.
Tokugawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tokugawa lands with a nice body kick.
Dead misses with a hook
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
Dead walks into a stiff left hand from Tokugawa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Dead misses.
Tokugawa lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tokugawa lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Tokugawa lands a head kick. Dead smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Tokugawa darts in and clinches Dead up against the cage.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokugawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Tokugawa gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Tokugawa successfully pulls guard.
Tokugawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard.
Dead is working hard here to advance position.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Tokugawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dead is stalling in the full guard.
Kenjiro Tokugawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dead trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tokugawa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Tokugawa moved out of range.
Dead misses with a body shot
and Tokugawa counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Tokugawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tokugawa is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tokugawa wants a takedown.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead wants to break free but Tokugawa has control.
Kenjiro Tokugawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #T4##TD2#
Tokugawa lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Tokugawa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dead's head.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Dead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokugawa. #SUB#
Dead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tokugawa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenjiro Tokugawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tokugawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenjiro Tokugawa! |
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Event:
DC 19: Potato vs Havran
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Barboza dives in and scores a takedown into Dead's guard.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Barboza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dead is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barboza, into his guard. #REVR#
Dead wants to stand and escape but instead Barboza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barboza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barboza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barboza looking to pass the guard.
Dead managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Barboza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dead! #REVR##T1#
Dead tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Dead stands up and beckons Barboza to his feet.
Barboza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barboza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Barboza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.#T2#
Barboza drops his hands momentarily and Dead takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Barboza clinches.
Barboza goes for a takedown attempt but Dead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barboza wants to counter with a clinch but Dead pushes him away.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Barboza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dead sprawls well. Dead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barboza gets slowly back to his feet.
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Barboza.
Dead fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Barboza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Barboza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##SUB2#
Barboza is working for a kimura but Dead is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barboza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboza.
#SUB2#
Barboza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Barboza looking for a submission but Dead manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barboza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barboza has gone for a leg lock! Dead slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barboza's guard.#REVR#
Dead has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barboza is proving hard to escape from.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dead leaves Barboza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza darts in looking for a takedown but Dead gets double underhooks and turns Barboza into the cage.
Barboza fails with a takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Barboza.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Barboza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza shoots for a takedown but Dead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Dead - just one landing.
Barboza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Better Dead is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dead missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza slips under a jab.#TD2#
Barboza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Barboza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Barboza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Barboza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Barboza eventually gives up the hold.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Barboza is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barboza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barboza's back!
Dead biding his time, controlling Barboza.
Dead tries to keep control of the position but Barboza is staying busy.
Dead is riding his opponent, not letting Barboza buck him off. #T3#
Barboza trying to get back to his feet but Dead is in full control for now.
Dead is controlling the position but Barboza somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Dead tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barboza controls his leg.
Dead trying to pass the guard but Barboza defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dead working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barboza's thigh. Barboza counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SU#
Dead gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dead misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Barboza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Better Dead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Barboza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barboza looking for a submission but Dead manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Barboza has gone for a leg lock! Dead slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barboza's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dead misses with a straight right.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barboza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dead's hands.
Barboza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barboza moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Barboza connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Barboza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Barboza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Barboza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dead defends it well. #SUB2#
Barboza seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barboza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barboza.
Dead is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboza.
Dead looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barboza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Barboza goes for an armbar but Dead turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dead. #SU#
Dead stands up from Barboza's guard - Dead perhaps looking for a knockout.
Joey Barboza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barboza wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
Dead scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Joey Barboza has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dead enables Barboza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dead manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Barboza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dead dives on top into guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barboza is keeping the position for now.
Dead trying to move into half guard but instead Barboza has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Barboza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dead is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barboza, into his guard. #REVR#
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dead trying to control but Barboza is working from the bottom.
Barboza has a closed guard, preventing Dead from standing up. #SUB2#
Barboza working for a triangle but Dead defends it easily.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barboza has a closed guard, preventing Dead from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dead, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead!
Better Dead really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tosen vs Takahashi
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead throws a hook but Bronco blocks it.
A jab lands there for Bronco.
Bronco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Bronco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bronco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Dead dodges it nicely.
Bronco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Bronco is looking for a kimura but Dead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronco to get the leverage.
Bronco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dead defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dead's head. #T1#
Bronco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bronco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dead's head.
Bronco throwing shots but Dead is blocking nicely.
Dead looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronco wants to pass to mount but Dead is defending the position.
Bronco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dead is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bronco is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bronco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Bronco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Bronco closes the distance and clinches.
Bronco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body punch from Bronco - that landed with a thud.
Bronco lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Bronco. #TD2#
Bronco drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Bronco looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bronco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronco is pulling down on Dead's head to control his posture. #T3#
Dead wants to stand but Bronco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bronco managing to control the position.
Dead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dead won't allow Bronco to sweep him here.
Bronco is pulling down on Dead's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dead trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bronco's guard.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bronco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bronco to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Bronco - just one landing.
Dead throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bronco counter with a right hand.
Dead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronco lunges at Dead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dead's hand.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronco was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.#CL2#
Dead gets tackled into the cage by Bronco. Bronco maintains the clinch.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Dead holds him up against the cage and eventually Bronco drops back down to his feet.
Bronco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dead smiles and moves away.
Dead lands a nice shot that snaps Bronco's head back.
#TD2#
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dead's half guard.
Dead makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronco misses with a body shot.
Bronco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronco. #CL2#
Bronco gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Bronco. #TD2#
Bronco manages to pull guard.
Dead wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
Dead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronco is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Dead stands and steps away. Bronco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bronco missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bronco just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Bronco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dead has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bronco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronco tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Bronco lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Bronco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bronco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dead is looking to stand up but Bronco won't let him.
Bronco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Bronco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dead gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnny Bronco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronco trying to keep a closed guard but Dead is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Dead has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bronco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dead is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bronco pulls down on the head and he's put Dead to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Bronco!
Our winner, Johnny Bronco, 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:
SMASH: Cuntmara vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Bollomard has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Bollomard's head back.
A jab lands there for Dead.#ROC2#Bollomard is rocked!
Dead misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Bollomard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bollomard moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Bollomard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dead.
Bollomard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Dead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dead throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollomard.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Bollomard is just out of range.
Bollomard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead avoids the body shot from Bollomard.
#TD#
Bollomard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bollomard lands in his opponent's guard.
Bollomard throws a strike but Dead rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Bollomard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dead has his hands clasped together but Bollomard extends and breaks Dead's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bollomard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Bollomard!
After winning the bout, Jacques Bollomard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Kos throws a shot to the body.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kos.
Kos loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kos slips under a jab from Dead.
Kos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Kos is just out of range.
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Kos lands a glancing blow to the side of Dead's head.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Roman Kos has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kos jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Kos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dead eats them both and turns towards Kos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
Kos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kos throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Good exchange - Dead coming out on top.
Kos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dead cracks Kos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead blocks a head kick by Kos.
Kos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
Dead connects with a jab.
Dead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kos jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kos moves out of range as Dead strikes.
It looks like Dead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fighters circling - Kos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kos throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Kos slips the punch.
and Dead counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kos! He's just covering up as Dead starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
An out of breath and clearly excited Better Dead thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SMASH: Gunn vs River
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Dead.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Nice cross by Smith.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Dead throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead lands a jab to the nose.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Dead's ribs.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Dead might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith thumps Dead with a low kick.
Dead misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith digs a good hook to Dead's body.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Dead shrugs it off though.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Smith cracks Dead with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dead looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him?
#ROC#Dead is rocked!
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Dead looks winded!#KD#
Smith drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Dead takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Smith lands a big uppercut and Dead crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dead looks OK. Smith waves Dead back to his feet!
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Dead ducks into an uppercut from Smith and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Sito 2
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Stackhouse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Stackhouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Stackhouse .#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Stackhouse lands a lovely overhand right.
Stackhouse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stackhouse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of Dead's head but Dead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stackhouse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dead scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Stackhouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stackhouse scores with a sloppy right hand. Dead should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Dead is rocked!
Stackhouse misses with a straight left. #T1#
A head kick misses from Stackhouse .
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stackhouse tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stackhouse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dead's sensitive parts.
Stackhouse slips under a jab from Dead.
Stackhouse connects with a jab.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stackhouse throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead takes one to the side of the head.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Stackhouse misses.#CL2#
Stackhouse clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
A short right from Stackhouse on the inside. #T2#
Stackhouse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dead's defenses.
Stackhouse lands with a short shot to the head.
Stackhouse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Stackhouse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Stackhouse .
Nice body punch from Stackhouse .
Dead prevents a body shot from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse feints and then cracks Dead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dead down.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Stackhouse counters with a good low kick that Dead was not able to check.
Stackhouse 's corner calls for a 1-2. Stackhouse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stackhouse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stackhouse scores with a nice head shot.
Stackhouse 's corner calls for a 1-2. Stackhouse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#Better Dead's cut is getting worse.
Stackhouse missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Stackhouse stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dead defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.#KD2#
Stackhouse lands a big head kick that sends Dead tumbling to the mat! Stackhouse takes a step backwards and waves Dead back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice defenses there by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse connects with a looping right hand.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Stackhouse rushes Dead and presses him up against the cage.
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!#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Dead misses.
Stackhouse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stackhouse slips under a jab.
Dead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
A jab lands there for Stackhouse .
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stackhouse .
Dead slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse slips a straight right by Dead.#T4##CL2#
Stackhouse has managed to clinch.
Stackhouse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stackhouse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stackhouse lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse is working Dead over against the cage.
Dead is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stackhouse .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stackhouse .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stackhouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stackhouse lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Stackhouse lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stackhouse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stackhouse walks into a straight right hand from Dead.
Stackhouse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stackhouse .
#CL2#
Stackhouse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stackhouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stackhouse lands a left hand.
Stackhouse scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Stackhouse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Better Dead's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stackhouse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Stackhouse as the two fighters clinch.
Stackhouse pushes Dead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead throws a hook but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Stackhouse scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Dead.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dead fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body kick there by Stackhouse .
Jason Stackhouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stackhouse moves away from the strike by Dead.
Stackhouse throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Stackhouse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stackhouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stackhouse connects with a looping right hand.
Dead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stackhouse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stackhouse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#Jeez, Better Dead's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stackhouse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stackhouse pounces like a tiger and cracks Dead with a vicious hook! Dead is down but not out! Stackhouse follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Stackhouse !
An out of breath Jason Stackhouse 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:
SMASH: Chaos vs Dong 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Sito is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing.
Sito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sito scores with a push kick.
Sito's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sito.
Sito throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Sito misses.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Sito does no damage.
It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Sito has Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
Sito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Dead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dead tries to circle away but Sito has him pinned against the cage.
Sito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #T1#
Sito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead blocking some punches.
Sito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Sito keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sito has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sito.
Sito tries to land knees in the clinch but Dead avoids the damage to the body.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sito'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.#T2#
Sito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Sito - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dead can't break the clinch.
Sito gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sito.#T3#
Sito tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead letting Sito take a breather here.
Dead tries to circle away but Sito has him pinned against the cage.
Sito swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Sito. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Dead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Sito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sito throws a series of punches but Dead moves out of range.
It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sito.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sito manages to avoid it.
Sito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead feints a jab promting Sito to slip. Dead then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sito throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dead eats them both and turns towards Sito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Sito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dead looks for the body kick but Sito saw that one coming.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Sito checks a low kick from Dead.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead throws a hook but Sito blocks it.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dead crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sito - the referee stops the clock and Dead gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sito. Dead manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Nice shot by Sito.#CL2#
Sito rushes Dead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sito.
Sito prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Sito presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sito lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Sito lands with a short shot to the head.
Sito scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sito blocks a body shot from Dead.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sito lands a shoulder strike.
Dead being controlled against the cage.
Sito lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A body shot lands from Sito.
Sito avoiding damage.
Sito scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robert Sito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Sito on the inside.
Sito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sito digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sito digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
Sito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sito stalling against the cage.
Sito lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sito.
Sito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dead letting Sito take a breather here.
Sito working aggressively here.
Sito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sito gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sito pushes Dead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Dead throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitos head.
Sito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dead or not.
Sito has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from Sito.
Sito lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dead up against the cage.
Sito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Dead.
Sito scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick there by Sito.
Sito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sito throws a jab when Dead was well out of range.
Dead throws a body punch but Sito moves out of range.
It seemed like Sito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
Sito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sito lands a head kick!
Sito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#Dead is rocked!
Dead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead misses with a wild combination.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##KD2#
Sito drops Dead with a beautiful combination! Dead stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sito is looking for the KO!
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sito was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Sito steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dead.
Sito throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
#KD2#
Sito lands a left and a right that send Dead crashing to the mat, dazed. Sito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dead misses with an uppercut. Sito saw that one coming.
Dead cracks Sito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Sito moves into the clinch.
Sito slowing the pace effectively.
Sito swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sito lands with a short shot to the head.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sito lands with a left to the head.
Sito misses with a body punch.
Sito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sito tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Sito has Dead pressed against the cage, preventing Dead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Sito.
Sito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Sito lands a right hand. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sito.
Sito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sito misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead staying out of range there.
Sito slips under a jab.
It seemed like Sito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sito throws a hook to the side of Dead's head but Dead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sito tries to land knees in the clinch but Dead avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sito.
Sito lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Sito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dead's efforts to push away.#T4#
Sito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead avoiding damage as Sito throws knees to the body.
Sito tries a knee to the head but Dead blocks it.
Sito effectively controlling the action here.
Sito scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sito swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sito lands a body punch.
Robert Sito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Sito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sito has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Sito! |
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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead catches Randalman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dead swings for the body but Randalman moves out of range.
Dead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Randalman.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Randalman 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.
Dead tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Randalman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Randalman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Randalman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Randalman is looking for a kimura here.
Randalman is keen to just control but Dead is a slippery customer.
Randalman is pressing down on Dead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dead is holding on for now.
Dead is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Randalman seems to be looking for submissions.
Dead wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Randalman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Randalman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randalman.
Randalman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randalman. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randalman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Randalman has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Randalman is trying to work for a kimura but Dead is defending well.
Randalman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dead trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Randalman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Randalman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dead's head. #T3#
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.
Randalman is trying to control. Dead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Randalman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Randalman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Randalman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dead defends it well. #SUB2#
Randalman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Randalman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Randalman is looking for a kimura but Dead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randalman to get the leverage.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Randalman has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Randalman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead tries to roll over but Randalman keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randalman dominated that round.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Randalman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Randalman shoots in and drives through. Dead sprawls well.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Randalman.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Randalman moved out of range.
Randalman with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Dead misses with a straight right.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Randalman's head but Randalman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randalman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dead circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randalman is defended easily by Dead.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Randalman.
Dead lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randalman tries to clinch up.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Randalman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dead quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dead makes his way to full guard, as Randalman worked for a kimura.
#T1#
Dead has control of Randalman's left arm, preventing Randalman from doing any damage.
Randalman is looking to advance position but Dead has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randalman tries to hold on but Dead postures up.
Randalman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Randalman wants to hold on but Dead pushes him away.#SU#
Dead is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T2#
Dead jabs Randalman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randalman manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Randalman pushes Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
Dead is pressed up against the cage. Randalman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dead down to the mat. Dead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Randalman fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Randalman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Randalman is in Dead's guard.
Randalman trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Randalman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Randalman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dead! #REVR##SU#
Dead stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Randalman closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Randalman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dead.
#TD2#
Randalman jumps guard.
Randalman is trying to keep Dead in close.
Dead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randalman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Randalman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Randalman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Randalman looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.
#SUB2#
Randalman working for a triangle but Dead defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Randalman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead looking to slow down the pace here.
Randalman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dead walks away with a smile on his face. Randalman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the body from Dead misses
letting Randalman counter with a right hand.
Randalman dives in and grabs Dead's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dead pushes down on Randalman's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dead cracks Randalman with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Randalman moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randalman wants a takedown.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Randalman.
Randalman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead is pressed up against the cage. Randalman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dead down to the mat. Dead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Randalman slips under a jab from Dead.#CL2#
Randalman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Randalman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dead is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Randalman is working for takedown but Dead is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dead is trying to force a seperation but Randalman has the dominant position.
Dead is pressed up against the cage. Randalman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dead down to the mat. Dead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randalman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Randalman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randalman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randalman is defended easily by Dead.
Dead cracks Randalman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dead throws the left hand but Randalman avoids the punch easily.
Randalman tries to clinch up but Dead circles away and keeps his distance.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randalman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randalman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Randy Randalman has been cut.#CL2#
Randalman has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Dead is fighting off a takedown attempt but Randalman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dead to the mat. Dead regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead has control of Randalman's left arm, preventing Randalman from doing any damage.
Randalman is looking to work some ground and pound but Dead has wrist control.
Dead is pulling down on Randalman's head to control his posture.
Randalman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randalman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randalman looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Randalman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dead passes into side control.
#SU#
Dead has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##TD2#
Randalman gets the takedown into side control.
Randy Randalman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randalman is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead is trying to buck Randalman off.#SUB2#
Randalman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dead is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Randalman working away.#T4##SUB2#
Randalman swings around for an armbar but Dead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Randalman's guard.
Dead wants to get up but he can't break Randalman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Randalman looking for a sweep. Not yet Randalman, not yet.
Dead wants to stand but Randalman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Randalman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Randalman working for a triangle but Dead defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dead 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Castella
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Roy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roy's head backwards.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Roy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Roy saw that one coming.#KD#
Roy drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Roy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy lands a nice looking body kick.
Roy connects with a single shot there.
Roy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead connects with a right hand. Roy shakes it off.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Dead gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roy counters with a big right hand! Oh Dead is in trouble here! Roy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy took some time post fight to say the following; 'Finally got the chump beat. I am dropping down a division now. champ champ!!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Menshikov vs Kohler
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Donk. Dead catches Aki right on the button with a cross.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dead scores with a shot to the body.
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aki on the side of the head. #ROC2#Aki is rocked!
Aki looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dead lands a right hand from hell, dropping Aki. Dead pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
After the big win, Better Dead made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Carnage Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Purple Aki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I clearly felt a tap! The whole island is corrupt he had more vasoline on him then two puffs going at it on a saturday night '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Nti
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Aki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aki.
Aki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dead wants to stand up but Aki is controlling him.
Aki is working Dead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aki trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki is looking to work some ground and pound but Dead has wrist control.
Aki wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead has momentary wrist control but Aki slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Aki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aki throws an elbow that misses. Dead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aki's guard. Nice move by Dead!#REVB#
Dead wants to stand but Aki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aki trying to control the position.
Aki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aki is controlling him.
Aki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Aki works over Dead with some ground and pound from guard.
Aki trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead wants to sweep here but Aki controlling him for the moment.
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Dead's legs - danger averted.
Aki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
Dead trying to control the position.
#T3#
Aki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aki throws an elbow that misses. Dead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aki's guard. Nice move by Dead!#REVB#
Aki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dead puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dead is thwarting Aki's attempts to control the position.
Aki wants to improve his position but Dead is controlling well.
Aki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dead is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Dead is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aki is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki trying to control here.
Aki wants to get back to full guard but Dead has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aki hang on?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dead working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SU2#
Dead is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Aki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aki tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Aki's head back.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dead lands with a right hand.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dead throws a one two combo.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Aki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aki trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #T1#
Aki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aki is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dead misses with a straight right.
Aki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead misses with a left hand #TD#
and Aki counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Aki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Aki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Dead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aki throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Aki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aki is looking to pass into half guard but Dead pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dead is in guard.#REVB#
Aki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dead manages to get to full guard.
Aki trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Aki looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dead wants to stand but Aki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SU2#
Dead decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aki, up you get!
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Aki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aki looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki is trying to control the position but Dead postures up.
Dead looking to pass the guard.
Aki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Aki ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Aki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Aki counters with a shoot takedown. Dead fights it but they end up in guard.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Aki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aki throwing strikes from guard but Dead blocks nicely.
Aki is looking to work some ground and pound but Dead has wrist control.
Aki looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead is looking to stand up but Aki isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Dead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aki's guard. #REVB#
Aki tries to strike from the bottom.
Dead preventing the sweep.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aki lands a good elbow from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Aki throws a strike but Dead rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dead controls Aki momentarily but Aki frees himself. #T2#
Aki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aki postures up in Dead's guard and throws a big left but Dead blocks it.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Aki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aki works over Dead with some ground and pound from guard.
Aki prevents Dead from getting back to his feet.
Aki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Aki with a nice head shot there.
Aki tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Aki looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Dead gets to his feet. Aki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dead misses with a straight right.
Aki feinted with a counter takedown.
Dead takes a swing at Aki's ribcage but misses.
Aki attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead lands a jab-cross combination.
Aki takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Dead throws the left hand but Aki avoids the punch easily.
Aki attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead misses the jab.
Aki blocks a jab.
Aki tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Dead misses with a combination
#TD#
and Aki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aki.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Purple Aki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aki throws an elbow that misses. Dead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aki's guard. Nice move by Dead!#REVB#
Aki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dead is refusing to be controlled, as Aki sits in half guard.
Better Dead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aki throws a strike but Dead avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Better Dead.
I've got Dead 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SMASH: Branko vs Peieira
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randalman.
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
and Randalman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target. #CL2#
Dead gets tackled into the cage by Randalman. Randalman maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Randalman manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Dead is posturing up here but Randalman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dead tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dead has to tap! Slick submission there by Randalman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Randalman!
Randy Randalman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Floyd vs Johnson 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Marui throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Marui comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dead throws a series of punches but Marui avoids them all with ease.
Marui moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dead.
Marui clobbers Dead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marui lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead misses with the combination.
Marui swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Dead.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead connects with a body shot that sends Marui's belly button to the back.
Dead tries to bum rush Marui with a series of wild strikes but Marui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marui, as that shot connected.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.#T1#
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
Dead slips under a jab from Marui.
Marui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Dead connects with a looping right hand.
Dead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Marui is rocked!
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marui slips under a jab from Dead.
Marui scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Dead throws a right and a left that Marui avoids nicely.
Dead throws a right and a left that Marui avoids nicely.
Marui digs a good hook to Dead's 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!
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marui throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marui scores with a jab to the body.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Marui looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Dead misses with a left hand
and Marui counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Dead misses.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Marui is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dead.
Marui jabs at Dead's body.
Marui bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Marui lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Marui swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Marui lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marui takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dead cracks Marui with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Marui does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Marui with a hook.
Marui throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Marui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dead circles away quickly and effectively.
It looks like Dead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marui throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Marui's head back.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marui has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dead finds it's way round the side to connect with Marui's head.
Marui is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Dead lands a really nice looking cross but Marui seems unphased.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Marui needs to keep his hands up - Dead had a free shot at his head there.
Marui digs a good hook to Dead's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead takes a swing at Marui's ribcage but misses.
Marui misses the jab.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Marui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Dead.#T4#
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Marui.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Marui moved out of range nicely.
Dead thuds his right hand into Marui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dead throws a series of punches but Marui avoids them all with ease.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marui.
Dead misses with a hook.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead walks into a straight right hand from Marui.
The fighters circling - Marui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marui seems to have recovered his senses.#KD2#
Marui lands a left and a right that send Dead crashing to the mat, dazed. Marui thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Dead is rocked!
A shot to the body from Dead misses
and Marui counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead drops his hands momentarily and Marui takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marui misses with a hook.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Marui's shoulder, as Marui tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoko Marui dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marui connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marui throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Naoko Marui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead scores with a jab to the head.
Dead keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Marui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marui lands with a hook. Dead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dead lands a head shot.
Dead is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marui connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Marui! Dead is backing up but he can't get away as Marui lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dead and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Naoko Marui!
After the fight, Naoko Marui was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SMASH:71
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Roy lands with a nice body kick.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Dead.
Roy scoring well with a low kick there.
Dead avoids the body shot from Roy.
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy counters with a leg kick.
Dead scores with a nice head shot.
Dead misses with a hook
and Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy works the jab nicely.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Roy counters with a nice right hand that sends Dead toppling to the canvas! Dead scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Roy finish him?!#ROC2#Dead is rocked!
Roy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dead drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Roy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dead's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roy! |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead misses with a double jab
and Cole counters with a nice leg kick.
Dead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole with the inside leg kick.
Dead misses with a hook to the body
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with an uppercut
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Cole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with an inside leg kick.
Dead throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dead misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Dead misses with a body shot.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Dead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Dead misses with a body shot
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses with a double jab
and Cole counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Dead badly! He tries to strike back but Cole puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Dead out cold! Oh man, Dead will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Cole!
James Cole spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Cole
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead misses with a hook.
Marui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dead counters with a series of strikes. Marui will be more careful next time no doubt.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead lands a big right hook! Marui looks hurt but is still standing! Dead lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Marui falls down and Dead dives in with a huge hammer fist! Marui's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Dead runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Better Dead!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Better Dead made sure he mentioned Carnage Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald 2
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cole.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cole has knocked Dead down with a huge combo! Cole steps away and waves a wobbly Dead back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Cole throws a leg kick which misses Dead's front leg but catches the back leg as Dead tries to avoid it.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.#ROC#Dead is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dead's knee momentarily.
Dead has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cole.
Dead misses the jab.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cole.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole lands a left hand.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead can't break the clinch.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Cole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Better Dead's cut even more.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off. #CUT#The cut above Better Dead's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #CUT#Better Dead's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dead takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Better Dead's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Cole!
James Cole spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SMASH: Yi vs Escalante
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Bader throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease.
Bader connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bader misses with a hook
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Dead defending well as Bader loads up on a big left hand.
Dead doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Bader slips a jab from Dead.
Bader throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead! But no joy.
Bader lands a nice looking body shot.
Dead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Nice shot lands for Dead.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Bader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Dead misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bader misses the target.
Bader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bader comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bader lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Bader looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.#T1#
Bader slips a jab from Dead.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
We've been hearing reports that Bader has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Bader scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bader throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Dead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bader misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.
Bader feints a jab promting Dead to slip. Bader then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dead slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Jab by Dead.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.
Bader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bader there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dead. #KD#
Bader drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Bader waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Dead is rocked!
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Bader finish him?
Dead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#Bader is rocked!
Bader connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Bader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Dead cracks Bader with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bader tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dead pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bader is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, Carnage Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Fudd defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Fudd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead lands a really nice looking cross but Fudd seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Wilmerr Fudd has been cut.
Fudd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Dead does it's job there.#ROC2#Fudd is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Fudd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Dead lands a jab to the head.
Oh Fudd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead misses with an uppercut. Fudd saw that one coming.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Fudd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Fudd seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead throws a jab when Fudd was well out of range.
Dead lands a right hook to the body.
Fudd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudd lands with a kick to the temple. Dead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Fudd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead cracks Fudd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fudd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Dead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fudd doesn't seem phased though.
Fudd tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fudd.
Fudd is looking to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Fudd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fudd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dead pounces like a tiger and cracks Fudd with a vicious hook! Fudd is down but not out! Dead follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Better Dead!
An out of breath and clearly excited Better Dead thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Highland 144
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead tries to bum rush Skinner with a series of wild strikes but Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead throws a hook but Skinner blocks it.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Skinner.
Skinner checks a low kick from Dead.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skinner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skinner was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Dead pushes him away.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner moves away from the strike by Dead.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Skinner's shoulder, as Skinner tries to avoid the shot.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skinner misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Dead pushes him away.#T1#
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Skinner drives through and clinches with Dead against the cage.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
Skinner slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Skinner to work.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off. #T2#
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skinner swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.#BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Skinner drives through and clinches with Dead against the cage.
#BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead looks to land a body kick but Skinner moved away.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dead.
A jab from Skinner misses.
Dead throws a series of punches but Skinner avoids them all with ease.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Skinner has managed to clinch.
Dead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
#BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Dead slips a straight right by Skinner.
Skinner drops his hands momentarily and Dead takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skinner slips under a jab.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dead pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skinner back to the cage. Dead follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Skinner avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead cracks Skinner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Dead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dead keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Skinner is rocked!
Dead finds Skinner's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Skinner flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Dead lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Skinner will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Highland 140
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Clip Nit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clip Nit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clip Nit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clip Nit has Dead pressed against the cage, preventing Dead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Clip Nit fails to land.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Clip Nit has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clip Nit.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dead is looking to break free of the clinch but Clip Nit has double underhooks.
Clip Nit tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead blocking some punches.
Clip Nit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clip Nit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #BC2#
Clip Nit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dead staying out of range there.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clip Nit.
Clip Nit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Crash Clip Nit has been cut.
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Clip Nit clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Clip Nit manages to break the clinch.
Clip Nit lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Clip Nit slips under a jab.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clip Nit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clip Nit dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Clip Nit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clip Nit moves out of range of the strikes.
Clip Nit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Dead was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Clip Nit throws a hook to the side of Dead's head but Dead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clip Nit throws a hook to the side of Dead's head but Dead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Clip Nit moved out of range nicely.
Dead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clip Nit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clip Nit.
Clip Nit is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Clip Nit scores with a punch to the head.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Clip Nit misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Clip Nit takes one on the button.
Clip Nit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Clip Nit.
Clip Nit missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Clip Nit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dead thuds his right hand into Clip Nit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Clip Nit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clip Nit tries to clinch up.
Clip Nit dodges the punch combination from Dead.
A jab from Clip Nit misses.
Dead throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#That has opened up Crash Clip Nit's cut even more.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Dead drops Clip Nit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clip Nit looks back up at him and smiles so Dead waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Clip Nit is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clip Nit is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Dead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clip Nit in his tracks.
It looks like Dead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Clip Nit looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dead lands a right hand from hell, dropping Clip Nit. Dead pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead! |
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Event:
Highland 132
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Dead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Ousmane counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Ousmane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ousmane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ousmane throws a big right hand that misses.
Ousmane advances position into side control!
Ousmane scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ousmane controlling the position.
It looks like Ousmane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Ousmane crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Ousmane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Ousmane throws an elbow but Dead slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ousmane throws a strike aimed at the side of Dead's head but Dead avoids it well.
Ousmane controlling the position from side mount.
Ousmane in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ousmane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Ousmane.
Ousmane throws an elbow but Dead slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dead is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
Ousmane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ousmane scoring with punches and elbows.
Dead avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ousmane.
Ousmane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ousmane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Dead dodges the ground and pound from Ousmane.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ousmane lands a nice forearm strike.
Ousmane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ousmane on the ground.
Dead is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ousmane connects with a decent elbow.
Ousmane misses with the ground and pound.
Ousmane scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead trying to remain calm as Ousmane controls from the top position.
Ousmane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dead is avoiding damage well.
Ousmane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.
Ousmane tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ousmane cracks Dead with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Dead taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ousmane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ousmane throws an elbow but Dead slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ousmane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead tries to improve position but can't.
Dead is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ousmane connects with a decent elbow.
Ousmane tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ousmane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ousmane throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dead works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ousmane is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Dead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dead is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ousmane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ousmane moves into full mount! Dead won't be happy about that!
Ousmane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ousmane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ousmane is landing with some decent strikes but Dead is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ousmane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ousmane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#Dead is rocked!#CUT2#Better Dead's cut is getting worse.
Ousmane postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dead in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dead 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 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kofi Ousmane!
Our winner, Kofi Ousmane, 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:
Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Dead.
Hoca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Hoca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoca loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
Dead scores with a hook.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoca blocks a jab.
Dead is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoca staying out of range there.
Dead misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Dead misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dead lands a jab to Hoca's midsection.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dead tests Hoca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Dead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Hoca like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Hoca from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead! |
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Event:
Highland 117
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Dead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
#TD#
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into Dead's guard.
Dead has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dead can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dead keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green passes Dead's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Dead wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green controlling the action here.
Green passes to full mount!
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dead stops Green from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Green controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
Dead is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Green locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dead is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Cartwright moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Cartwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Dead misses the body punch
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dead throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dead, pushing him back against the cage.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Dead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartwright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Cartwright feints a counter leg kick.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cartwright pushes Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Cartwright lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Cartwright gets a clinch.
Dead prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Dead is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Cartwright clinches.
Cartwright is stalling here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Cartwright. #T3##BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead misses with a jab to the body
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dead thinking.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Dead.
#CL2#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cartwright tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright lands with a left to the head.
Cartwright is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cartwright lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Cartwright.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright.
#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cartwright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartwright taking a breather.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body.
Cartwright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dead.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Dead misses with a looping right.#KD#
Dead lands a big uppercut and Cartwright crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cartwright looks OK. Dead waves Cartwright back to his feet!#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Punchy Cartwright has been cut.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright walks straight into a right hand from Dead - that's dropped him! Dead jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cartwright from any more punishment! Cartwright complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Better Dead! |
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Event:
Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Gaethje cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaethje.
Gaethje slips a jab from Dead.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaethje circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaethje! But no joy.
Gaethje lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaethje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Gaethje.
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaethje takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Dead lands a left and a right that send Gaethje crashing to the mat, dazed. Dead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Gaethje is rocked!
Gaethje throws a right hand that misses
and Dead rattles Gaethje with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Gaethje tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dead dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Gaethje stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Better Dead! |
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Event:
Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead cracks Ramirez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dead listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez shoots in but Dead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dead moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Dead scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
Dead is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dead has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Ramirez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dead to the ground. Ramirez is now in Dead's guard.
Dead has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramirez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dead lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dead misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown. Dead fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Dead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez works his way into side control.
Dead wants to control but Ramirez postures up.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dead prevents Ramirez from moving into mount. #T2#
Dead managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ramirez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dead is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dead can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dead stops Ramirez from passing to mount. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramirez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramirez controls the position.#T3#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Dead but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dead is defending well. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dead is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dead is defending well.
Dead tries to improve position but can't.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dead is defending well.
Ramirez works to advance to full mount. Dead defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Dead feints a jab promting Ramirez to slip. Dead then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ramirez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Dead.#CL#
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Dead is trying to break free.
Ramirez scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramirez tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Dead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramirez just leaning against Dead, taking a breather.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramirez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ramirez wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramirez effectively controlling the action here.
Ramirez tries to stall but Dead uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#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.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ramirez on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
Ramirez prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Ramirez prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Ramirez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramirez wants a takedown.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramirez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ramirez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Dead is trying to break free.
Dead blocking some punches.
Ramirez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dead up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richard Ramirez.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead feints a jab promting Ramirez to slip. Dead then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ramirez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Dead as he connects with a hook.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Ramirez is rocked!
Dead fakes the body blow, causing Ramirez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ramirez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Dead!
In defeat, Richard Ramirez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll end you!'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Epolito.
Epolito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Epolito works Dead's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Dead checks it
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito misses with the combination.
Dead 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.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
Epolito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epolito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Dead. #CL#
Epolito closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Epolito's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land. #T1#
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epolito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Epolito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Epolito scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Epolito.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Epolito.
Epolito lands an uppercut.
Epolito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead. #T2#
Dead dodges an elbow strike from Epolito.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead prevents a body shot from Epolito.
Epolito misses with an elbow over the top.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead cracks Epolito with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Epolito has managed to clinch.
Epolito lands with a light punch inside.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dead blocking some punches.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epolito scores with a shoulder strike.
Epolito lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead wants to get back to striking at distance but Epolito won't allow it.
Epolito lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Epolito.
Epolito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito stalling the fight.
Dead prevents a body shot from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Epolito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
Epolito tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
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!
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Epolito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
Dead lands a jab to the nose.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Dead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito tries to clinch
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
Epolito fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epolito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
#CL#
Epolito instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epolito.
Epolito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Epolito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dead's efforts to push away.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Epolito controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Epolito tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Epolito looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead prevents a body shot from Epolito.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Anthony Epolito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito'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.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Epolito scores with a shoulder strike.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Epolito, against the cage.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito lands an uppercut.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Epolito.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epolito taking a breather.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage. #T3#
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Epolito.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead is trying to push Epolito away but Epolito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dead has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito lands with a short shot to the head.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a knee to the head.
Dead can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Epolito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
A short right from Epolito.
Epolito misses with an elbow strike.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dead lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Dead connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.#CL#
Epolito clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Epolito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dead up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Dead moved out of range.
A nice side step and Dead releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Epolito goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Epolito.
Epolito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dead being controlled against the cage.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Epolito has him pressed against the cage.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead prevents a body shot from Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice uppercut.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito throws an elbow that misses.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Epolito controls the action.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epolito.
Epolito gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epolito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Dead is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Epolito lands a right hand. #T3#
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito lands a shoulder strike.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Dead missing with knees to the body.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epolito pushes off an throws an elbow but Dead leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Epolito.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito lands with a left to the head.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Epolito lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Dead throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Dead moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead cracks Epolito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epolito circles away quickly and effectively.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Epolito counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Epolito.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Epolito. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Dead misses.
Epolito scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epolito, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Anthony Epolito!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Anthony Epolito!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Anthony Epolito took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I saw the Highland preview had me losing this one. I might have to head over there and straighten them out.Just kidding, good fight!'. |
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Event:
Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Dead misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dead! #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dead is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dead is not content to let Murphy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working. #SUB2#
Murphy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dead rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murphy's guard! Nice work there by Dead!
Murphy trying to control the position.
Dead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy controls Dead momentarily but Dead frees himself. #T2#
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Dead from standing up.
Dead postures up.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dead throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Dead's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liam Murphy! |
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Event:
Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ries checks it well.
Dead connects with a right hand. Ries shakes it off.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Ries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Ries has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Ries uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Dead's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dead misses with a straight right.
Dead misses with a hook
letting Ries counter with a right hand.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dead digs a good hook to Ries's body.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ries takes one on the button.
Dead misses the jab.
Ries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ries. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Dead moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead throws a body punch but Ries moves out of range.
Ries walks into a jab.
Ries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ries jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Ries with a hook.
Ries moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ries lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead rushes Ries with punches - Ries moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ries goes down! Dead follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead! |
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Event:
Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead lands a jab.
Dead scores with a punch to the head.
Dead lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead to the ground. Dead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dead.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.#KD2#
Dead cracks Ramirez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ramirez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dead finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Ramirez is rocked!#TD#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Dead's guard.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Ramirez gets to his feet - Dead follows without any prompting.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dead but Dead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramirez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dead lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ramirez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dead dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
In defeat, Richard Ramirez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll end you!'. |
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Event:
Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Barny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Dead's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Barny throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barny is in Dead's guard.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barny manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Barny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dead is looking for a sweep. Barny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barny wants to work for an arm triangle but Dead is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barny lands a nice short elbow.
Dead is looking to improve his position.
Barny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Barny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barny seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barny.
Barny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Barny wants to work for an arm triangle but Dead is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #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.
Barny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barny is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barny perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Barny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barny. #T3##SUB2#
Barny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barny.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dead trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barny manages to pass to mount!
Dead'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.
Barny misses with a head shot.
Barny trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Barny lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Barny is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dead is looking to improve his position but Barny isn't that keen on the idea.
Dead taking shots to the head.
Barny working the ground and pound effectively.
Barny connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barny is landing with some decent strikes but Dead is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barny on the ground.
Barny raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blessed Barny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left and a right from Dead both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Blessed Barny has been cut.#KD#
Dead lands a left and a right that send Barny crashing to the mat, dazed. Dead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Barny is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barny gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Dead points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Barny wakes up just in time to hear Dead thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Dead!
Blessed Barny spoke after the fight, saying 'He didnt want to grapple tho'. |
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Event:
Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Cervantes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dead sprawls well. Dead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cervantes gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Cervantes shoots in and bounces Dead off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cervantes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dead's head.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead seems keen to control Cervantes's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Cervantes'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervantes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Cervantes advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dead can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cervantes throws a strike aimed at the side of Dead's head but Dead avoids it well.
Dead defending against the ground and pound.
Cervantes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cervantes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cervantes trying to control the position but Dead is working away.
Cervantes throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Dead is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cervantes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cervantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.
Cervantes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cervantes landing strikes.
Dead is being controlled here.
Cervantes advances nicely into full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Cervantes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Cervantes unloads with some shots from mount but Dead bucks and avoids them well.
Cervantes trying to control but Dead is having none of it.
Cervantes looking to ground and pound but Dead is blocking nicely.
Cervantes tries to control but Dead wriggling away.
Cervantes lands a nice shot to the head.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cervantes controlling from mount.
Dead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Cervantes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dead is looking to escape.
Cervantes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cervantes with the ground and pound from mount.
Cervantes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dead because Cervantes loaded up on that one.
Cervantes lands a nice shot to the head.
Cervantes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes working the ground and pound effectively.
Cervantes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dead because Cervantes loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cervantes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cervantes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Cervantes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Cervantes with that takedown attempt.
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cervantes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dead manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cervantes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cervantes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Cervantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cervantes misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervantes tries to score a body lock takedown but Dead shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Cervantes goes for a takedown attempt but Dead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been informed that Dead has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice jab there from Dead.
Dead feints a jab promting Cervantes to slip. Dead then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cervantes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Cervantes.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Cervantes counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Cervantes drops back looking for a leg! Dead is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dead manages to kick Cervantes off! Cervantes jumps back into Dead's guard.
Cervantes trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cervantes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cervantes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cervantes 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.#T2#
Cervantes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervantes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cervantes happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cervantes trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Cervantes is working Dead over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3##SUB#
Cervantes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cervantes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Cervantes.
Cervantes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cervantes landing strikes. #T4#
Cervantes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cervantes is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cervantes tries to score with some ground and pound. Dead controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cervantes is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead is trying to get back to his feet.
Cervantes working away.
Cervantes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Cervantes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dead tests Cervantes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Cervantes ducks down to avoid it.
Cervantes walks into a straight right hand from Dead.
A jab from Dead finds it's way through Cervantes's defenses.
Dead throws a right hand that Cervantes ducks under and follows up with a left that Cervantes also avoids with ease.
Cervantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Cervantes.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Cervantes dives in and scores a takedown into Dead's guard.
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!
Dead looking for a sweep. Not yet Dead, not yet.
Cervantes passes into half guard.
Cervantes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cervantes'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.#T1#
Cervantes 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.
Cervantes lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Cervantes seems to be looking for submissions.
Dead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cervantes.
Cervantes not doing much here.
#SUB#
Cervantes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cervantes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Cervantes is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cervantes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cervantes.
Ground and pound from Cervantes. #T3#
Cervantes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cervantes is trying to control. Dead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cervantes throwing shots but Dead is blocking nicely.
Cervantes wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Cervantes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cervantes wants to take a breather but Dead is having none of it. #SUB#
Cervantes seems to be working for a kimura but Dead defends the submission attempt.
Dead is trying to stand back up but Cervantes is controlling him
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dead is in trouble now - Cervantes has advanced to mount!
Cervantes lands with some strikes.
Cervantes looking to control but Dead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cervantes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dead looks a forlorn figure.
Dead in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead is bucking up trying to escape but Cervantes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cervantes landing strikes from the mount and Dead is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Cervantes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cervantes, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Cervantes! |
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Event:
Highland 26
Date: Apr 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Starr just misses with a punch to the body.
Starr throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.
Starr swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Starr punishes Dead's body with a nice straight punch.
Starr misses with a shot to the body
and Dead counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Dead shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Starr's guard.
Starr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Starr keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Starr is trying to control the position but Dead postures up.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but Starr is retaining full guard.
Starr is pulling down on Dead's head. It's preventing any offense from Dead, at least for the moment.#T1#
Starr working a defensive guard here.
Dead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starr trying to control the position here.
Starr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dead looking to score a takedown here. Starr is defending well but Dead drives through and ends up in Starr's guard.
Starr has control of Dead's left arm, preventing Dead from doing any damage.
Starr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Starr is trying to keep Dead in close.
Dead stopping the sweep attempt from Starr.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Starr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starr controlling Dead's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but Starr is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Starr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dead.
Starr avoids the head kick by Dead.
#T3#
A punch combination from Dead misses.
Starr swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starr. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Starr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Starr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dead rather than just go for the knockout.
Dead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Starr but Starr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dead shoots in and drives through. Starr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Better Dead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead tries for a takedown but Starr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dead tries to clinch but Starr is having none of it.
Starr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Starr avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##CL#
Dead gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Starr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Starr on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Dead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Starr's half guard.
Dead is thwarting Starr's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Starr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starr working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dead avoids the body shot from Starr.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Starr pushes him off.
Starr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starr. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Starr as he avoids it easily.
Starr just misses with a punch to the body.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starr misses with a wild body shot.
Dead throws a head kick but Starr moves out of range.
Starr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead closes the distance and clinches up with Starr, looking for a takedown. Dead pushes Starr against the cage but Starr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Starr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Starr circles away.
#T1#
Starr misses with a wild body shot.
Starr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDead.
Starr lands a slapping body shot.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starr.
Starr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dead circles away quickly and effectively.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Dead gets a clinch.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dead keeps control of Starr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Starr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Starr feints a jab promting Dead to slip. Starr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dead slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dead shoots in but Starr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Better Dead. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Starr throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Starr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starr avoids the head kick by Dead.
Starr with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Starr misses with the combination.
Starr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starr swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Dead wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Starr throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Starr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Starr.
Dead fails with a takedown attempt.
Starr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Dead avoids the body shot from Starr.
Starr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starr lands a nice hook to Dead's body. Dead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starr throws out the jab. #TD#
Dead feints and as Starr raises his hands in defense, Dead changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dead forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Dead 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Starr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Starr has Dead pulled in close to control his posture.
Starr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead wants to control from the top but Starr keeps moving.
Starr is adopting a defensive guard.
More stalling from Starr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Starr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Starr throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Starr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Starr throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starr throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr blocks a head kick by Dead.
Starr misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Starr.
Starr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.#T1#
Starr stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dead.
Nice shot lands for Starr.
Starr throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Starr feints the counter takedown.
Starr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD#
Dead shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Starr moves into full guard.
Dead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Starr looking to control.
#T2#
Starr pulls Dead in to control the position.
Starr controls Dead momentarily but Dead frees himself.
Dead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starr is keeping the position for now.
Starr controls Dead momentarily but Dead frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Starr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Starr throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dead misses its target.
Starr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Starr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Starr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Starr.
Starr misses with a wild body shot.
Dead tries to counter with a takedown but Starr is quick to defend against it.
Dead slips under a jab.
As Starr tries to get set, Dead tries to push him back and clinch up but Starr manages to avoid the attempt.
Dead shoots in but Starr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Better Dead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starr blocks a low kick nicely.
Starr misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.
Dead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Starr keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Dead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
Starr blocks a head kick by Dead.
Starr scores with a sloppy right hand. Dead should have avoided that one.
Dead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Starr.
Starr misses with a wild body shot.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Starr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Starr scores with a shot to the body.
Matt Starr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Starr.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Starr.
Dead tries to counter by clinching up but Starr breaks away and moves out of range.
Starr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Starr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starr 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Starr! |
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Event:
Highland 15
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dead checks a leg kick.
Silver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Dead moves into the clinch.
Silver working hard to break the clinch.
Silver tries to pull guard but Dead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Dead shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dead showed some decent athleticism there.
Dead is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Dead's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silver is trying to stand up here but Dead is controlling him well.
Dead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silver's head.
Dead controlling the action here.
Dead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silver's head.
Silver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoit Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silver sprawls well. Silver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dead gets slowly back to his feet.
Silver looks to land a combination but Dead avoids it well. #CL2#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
Dead stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Dead pulls guard.
Silver preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead pulls Silver in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Dead is continuing to stall.
Silver wants to get up but he can't break Dead's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dead seems keen to control Silver's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silver's guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dead slips nicely into half guard.
Dead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Silver kicks Dead off and gets back to his feet.
Silver swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Dead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silver throws a front kick that sends Dead stumbling back into the cage.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead closes the distance and clinches up with Silver, looking for a takedown. Dead pushes Silver against the cage but Silver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Dead has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dead moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silver misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Dead fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silver sprawls well initially but Dead persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dead is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dead throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silver because Dead loaded up on that one.
Dead throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silver because Dead loaded up on that one.
Silver has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Silver is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silver covering up well under a series of strikes from Dead. #T1#
Dead just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The adventures of Dead the control monster continue. Boring.
Dead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Dead has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
I would not like to be Silver right now.
Let's hope that Dead has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Silver 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 Dead gets his way!
Dead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silver wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Dead just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Dead looking to break Silver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dead will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dead scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Dead is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Good control from Dead.#T4#
Dead missing with strikes.
Silver is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dead punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dead slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Silver is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Silver is trying to stand back up.
Dead is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Silver. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Silver takes a swing at Dead's ribcage but misses.
Silver jabs Dead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dead goes for a double leg but Silver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silver continues to drive forward.
Silver throws a quick counter head kick but Dead was just out of range.#TD2#
Dead drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dead happy to just control the position for now.
Dead lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silver will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Dead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Dead looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silver tries to escape but Dead is in control. #SU2#
Dead decides to stand back up. Dead steps back and let's Silver get back to his feet.
Silver throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Dead misses with a takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a head kick. That will keep Dead thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Dead as he connects with a hook.
Silver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dead.
#TD2#
Dead gets a double leg takedown into Silver's guard.
Silver uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Silver.
Silver lands a front kick.#CL2#
Dead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dead.
Stoit Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Dead.#TD2#
Dead successfully pulls guard.
#T3##SU#
Silver stands up from Dead's guard - Silver perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Dead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Dead scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dead controls the position.
Silver pushes Dead away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dead gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Dead happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Dead stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Silver. #CL2#
Dead has Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Silver wants to break free but Dead has control.
#BC2#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoit Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Better Dead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silver enables Dead to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dead 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead! |
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Event:
Highland 3
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Arawakan throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Dead drives through and clinches with Arawakan against the cage.
Arawakan can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Arawakan throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Dead gets control of Arawakan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dead will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Arawakan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arawakan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Arawakan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arawakan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arawakan trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dead wants to control but Arawakan postures up.
Arawakan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dead can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dead is looking to regain half guard here but Arawakan keeps moving and retains side control.
Dead is still trying to improve position.
Arawakan wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dead's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arawakan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arawakan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Arawakan has hold of Dead's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dead tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Arawakan cranks the arm and Dead screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dead, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bororo Arawakan! |
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