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Event:
OFK 201-Pellegrini Vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Koererlaerer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mahrez has an active guard here but Koererlaerer has managed to pass into half guard.
Koererlaerer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Mahrez with the active half guard here but Koererlaerer passes nicely into side control.
Mahrez is looking to reverse the position.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Mahrez is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer landing a few strikes.
Mahrez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mahrez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mahrez tries to buck Koererlaerer off but Koererlaerer is having none of it.#T1#
Mahrez's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Mahrez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahrez seems a little lost for a moment, as Koererlaerer dominates the positioning.
Koererlaerer lands a nice forearm strike.
Mahrez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mahrez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mahrez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mahrez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koererlaerer connects with a decent elbow.
Mahrez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koererlaerer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mahrez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahrez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Koererlaerer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Mahrez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koererlaerer cracks Mahrez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Koererlaerer breaks from Mahrez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mahrez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koererlaerer looking to finish Mahrez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mahrez!
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koererlaerer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Mahrez is rocked!
Koererlaerer unloading with bombs!
Oh Mahrez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koererlaerer cracks Mahrez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mahrez is trying to escape the mount.
Koererlaerer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mahrez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Koererlaerer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Koererlaerer stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 197 - Dokov Vs Plutov
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Mahrez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Damato was covering up waiting for the punch and Mahrez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Mahrez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Damato is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mahrez, into his guard. #REVR#
Damato trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Damato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Damato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mahrez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Damato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mahrez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damato. #T1##SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Damato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahrez is just riding it out for now. Damato eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Damato stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mahrez to get to his feet.
Damato misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahrez is defended easily by Damato.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
Mahrez tries to keep at a distance but Damato has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Damato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahrez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice takedown defense from Damato. No joy for Mahrez on that attempt.
Mahrez shoots in looking for a takedown but Damato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mahrez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rocco Damato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.
Mahrez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mahrez slaps away a takedown attempt from Damato, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Damato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mahrez to the mat! Mahrez manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Mahrez has his foot on Damato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Damato works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damato looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Mahrez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Damato is aware though and is defending well.
Damato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mahrez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Damato.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Damato from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2#
Mahrez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Damato frees his head nicely. Oh but Mahrez has switched to an armbar! Damato is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Magby Mahrez! |
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Event:
AFC 5: Adlehyde vs Sir
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Smart closes the distance and clinches.
Smart leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smart takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahrez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smart smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Smart gets caught napping as Mahrez dives in and scores a takedown. Smart manages to retain guard.
Smart is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smart trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.#SUB2#
Mahrez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mahrez has Smart in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smart slips nicely into half guard.
Mahrez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahrez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Smart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahrez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily.
Smart is looking to advance position but Mahrez won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mahrez actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahrez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smart slows the pace down in half guard.
Smart is keen to just control but Mahrez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Smart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mahrez defends it well. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smart is working for a submission of some sort.
Smart works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mahrez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Smart pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Smart trying to control but Mahrez is having none of it. #SUB#
Smart looking to secure an arm triangle but Mahrez defends it well.
Mahrez working to try and regain half guard.
Mahrez is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahrez regains half guard.#SUB#
Smart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahrez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Smart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mahrez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smart passes into side control.
Mahrez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Mahrez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahrez is just riding it out for now. Smart eventually gives up the hold.
Edward Smart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Smart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mahrez! #SUB#
Smart jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mahrez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Smart is trying to get an arm triangle but Mahrez is defending well. #SUB#
Smart is trying to get an arm triangle but Mahrez is defending well.
Mahrez is trying to work for a sweep but Smart has mounted him!#T2#
Smart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mahrez is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
Mahrez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smart wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smart tries to control but Mahrez wriggling away.
Mahrez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smart is looking to work his way around to Mahrez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Smart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smart mounts Mahrez! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Smart controlling the pace for now.
Smart manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mahrez to take his back!
Mahrez wants to escape the position.
Mahrez breaks Smart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Mahrez has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mahrez's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Smart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #T4#
Smart looking to sit in guard and control but Mahrez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrez can do to turn this around?
Mahrez wants to pass the guard but Smart is keeping the position.
Smart trying to keep a closed guard but Mahrez is proving a slippery customer.
Mahrez stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahrez wants to pass the guard but Smart is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart dominated that second round.
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. 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##CL#
Smart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahrez backwards.
Mahrez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahrez tries to score a body lock takedown but Smart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smart looking for a takedown.
Mahrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smart holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mahrez's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahrez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smart with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smart obliges.
Smart leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smart.
Smart has Mahrez pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Mahrez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smart after a bit of a struggle.
Edward Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.
Mahrez looking for a takedown.
Mahrez can't get the takedown.
Smart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smart landing knees to the head.
#TD#
Smart has picked Mahrez up - he's going for a ride! Smart dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mahrez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smart has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Smart swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mahrez is now in Smart's guard. A big mistake from Smart there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Smart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahrez defends it easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mahrez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smart! #REVR#
Mahrez tries to improve position but can't.
Mahrez regains half guard.#SUB#
Mahrez is defending against the submission attempts here by Smart.
#SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily.
Smart is keen to just control but Mahrez is a slippery customer.
Edward Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Smart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mahrez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Smart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahrez is just riding it out for now. Smart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahrez sees it coming and defends easily.
Smart is pressing down on Mahrez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahrez is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mahrez manages to get to full guard.
Magby Mahrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart trying to control but Mahrez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahrez is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart trying to control but Mahrez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Smart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smart 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Smart!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edward Smart thanked Coconut Supplement Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
AFC 3: Regulator vs Rize
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Mahrez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Widforss to counter with a crisp jab.
Magby Mahrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Widforss as he avoids it easily.
Mahrez shoots in looking for a takedown. Widforss tries to sprawl out of it but Mahrez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widforss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.
Mahrez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Widforss avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahrez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Widforss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahrez somewhat.
A nice combination there by Widforss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahrez's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahrez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahrez shoots and misses
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widforss scores with a body shot.
Widforss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
Mahrez slips under a jab.#T1#
Mahrez fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahrez.
Mahrez darts in looking for a takedown but Widforss gets double underhooks and turns Mahrez into the cage.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrez has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
Widforss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Widforss throws a big shot that misses.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
Widforss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahrez misses with a takedown
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss throws a body punch but Mahrez moves out of range.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Widforss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahrez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but Mahrez persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
Tyres Widforss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahrez shoots in looking for a takedown but Widforss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mahrez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahrez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrez moves away.
Mahrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widforss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widforss wants it to stay on the feet.
Widforss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Widforss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Widforss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahrez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Widforss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Widforss cracks Mahrez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Widforss defends well and Mahrez ends up having to push Widforss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Widforss throws a looping overhand right but Mahrez ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Widforss finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Widforss.
Nice sprawl there from Widforss as Mahrez shoots in.
Mahrez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Widforss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahrez somewhat.
Widforss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahrez.
Widforss misses with a straight right.
Mahrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Widforss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Widforss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Widforss's corner calls for a 1-2. Widforss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Widforss lands.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Mahrez has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Mahrez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Widforss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahrez has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Widforss misses the target.
Mahrez darts in looking for a takedown but Widforss gets double underhooks and turns Mahrez into the cage.
Mahrez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Widforss, as that shot connected.
Widforss thuds a left hand into Mahrez's body.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
Mahrez blocks a jab.
Widforss feints a jab promting Mahrez to slip. Widforss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahrez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Widforss misses with a looping right.
Widforss lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahrez shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahrez shoots in but Widforss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss 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#
Mahrez shoots in and drives through. Widforss sprawls well.
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahrez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahrez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.
A punch lands to the side of Mahrez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Widforss loads up on a big right hand but Mahrez slips the punch.
Mahrez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahrez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Widforss is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mahrez.
Widforss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahrez.
Widforss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahrez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
Mahrez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Widforss misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Widforss sprawls well. Widforss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mahrez gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Widforss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Widforss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahrez has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrez can do to turn this around?
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahrez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mahrez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Widforss has got the better of the exchanges.
Mahrez misses with a takedown
and Widforss counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Widforss throws a hook but Mahrez blocks it.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrez.
Widforss throws a jab when Mahrez was well out of range.
Widforss lands with a hook. Mahrez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Mahrez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widforss lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Widforss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Widforss finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahrez's head.
Widforss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Widforss as he jumps to the side.
Mahrez shoots and misses
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrez ducks right into an uppercut from Widforss.
Mahrez avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widforss's corner calls for a 1-2. Widforss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahrez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Widforss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.#T3#
Mahrez shoots in but Widforss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Widforss misses with a looping right.
Mahrez moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Mahrez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Widforss circles away.
Widforss connects with a body shot.
Mahrez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Widforss pinned against the cage. Widforss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Widforss is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Widforss cracks Mahrez with an open hand slap.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Widforss enables Mahrez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Widforss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Widforss is wriggling around but Mahrez manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVR#
Widforss desperately trying to maintain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Widforss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Widforss wants to stand and escape but Mahrez is having none of it.
Widforss wants to sweep here but Mahrez controlling him for the moment.
Widforss seems keen to control Mahrez's posture.
Mahrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Widforss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahrez stops Widforss from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss 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##TD2#
Mahrez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Widforss sprawls well initially but Mahrez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Mahrez is working for a submission of some sort.
Widforss moves into full guard.
Widforss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mahrez's guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahrez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Mahrez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Widforss distracts Mahrez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Widforss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Widforss is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahrez has wrist control.
Widforss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahrez's head.#SUB2#
Mahrez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widforss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widforss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Widforss is sitting in close to Mahrez's body. Mahrez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Widforss is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Widforss is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mahrez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magby Mahrez! |
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Event:
SSSD 63: Luciano/Regulator
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Mahrez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahrez.
O Doherty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Doherty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking body kick lands there for O Doherty.
O Doherty lands with an overhand left.
O Doherty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Doherty connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
O Doherty clinches with his opponent.
Mahrez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magby Mahrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Doherty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Magby Mahrez has been cut.
Mahrez wants a takedown.
O Doherty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Doherty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahrezs head.
Mahrez jumps guard but O Doherty stands there with Mahrez around his waist. Mahrez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Doherty. #T1#
Mahrez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Doherty lands a body punch.
Mahrez is trying to pull guard but O Doherty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Doherty.
Mahrez takes a shot to the head.
O Doherty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrez jumps guard but O Doherty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
O Doherty lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Doherty.
O Doherty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Doherty lands an elbow just above Mahrez 's eye.
O Doherty tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahrez avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from O Doherty - that landed with a thud.
Mahrez is breathing heavily.
O Doherty lands an elbow that stopped Mahrez in his tracks for a moment.
O Doherty lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Doherty. #T2#
O Doherty lands with a left to the head.
O Doherty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Doherty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Doherty is leaning against Mahrez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Doherty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Doherty lands a body punch.
Mahrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Doherty lands a nice elbow.
O Doherty lands an elbow inside that Mahrez shrugs off.
O Doherty presses Mahrez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
O Doherty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Doherty. #ROC2#Mahrez is rocked!
A short uppercut from O Doherty.
Oh Mahrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Doherty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Doherty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahrez.
O Doherty lands a nice elbow.
A short right from O Doherty. #T3#
O Doherty is leaning against Mahrez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Doherty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahrez or not.
O Doherty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Doherty is leaning against Mahrez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Doherty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Doherty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahrez's defenses.
O Doherty lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Doherty.
O Doherty creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mahrez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mahrez drops to his knees and O Doherty pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal O Doherty!
Cathal O Doherty 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:
SSSD 60: Khan/Swahn
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Mahrez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Moon clinches up against the cage.
Mahrez jumps guard but Moon stands there with Mahrez around his waist. Mahrez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Moon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mahrez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Moon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Moon!
Moon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez manages to get back to half guard.
Mahrez is refusing to be controlled, as Moon sits in half guard. #T1#
Moon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mahrez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mahrez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mahrez has his feet on Moon's thighs here. He's pushed Moon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Moon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magby Mahrez! |
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Event:
SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Mahrez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fasoli misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Mahrez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mahrez.
Mahrez is standing up over Fasoli. Fasoli looks to escape but Mahrez dives into side control.
Mahrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REVB#
Mahrez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mahrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Mahrez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fasoli is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magby Mahrez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Bandini connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahrez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahrez dodges the punch combination from Bandini.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahrez or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandini, which made it look bad.
Bandini lands a nice shot that snaps Mahrez's head back.
Bandini 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.
Bandini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahrez on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Bandini.
Good shot there by Bandini.
Mahrez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Bandini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bandini seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bandini gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Bandini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Bandini pushes Mahrez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahrez shoots for a takedown but Bandini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bandini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahrez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahrez shoots in for a takedown but Bandini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahrez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magby Mahrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Bandini.
Mahrez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahrez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mahrez fails to land the takedown.
Mahrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A lazy left from Bandini finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahrez takes one to the side of the head.
Bandini sizes up Mahrez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bandini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahrez walks into a jab.
Mahrez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bandini pinned against the cage. Bandini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Mahrez drops his hands momentarily and Bandini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahrez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandini defends well and Mahrez ends up having to push Bandini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
Bandini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandini lands a jab to Mahrez's midsection.
Mahrez drops his hands momentarily and Bandini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bandini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mahrez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bandini finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahrez's head.
Bandini cracks Mahrez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bandini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrez's head.
Mahrez needs to keep his hands up - Bandini had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bandini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Bandini stands up from Mahrez's guard - Bandini perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Mahrez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bandini scores with a nice right hand.
Bandini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahrez. Mahrez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahrez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandini defends well and Mahrez ends up having to push Bandini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Bandini successfully pulls guard.
Mahrez looking to pass the guard.
Mahrez prevents Bandini from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Bandini has his feet on Mahrez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mahrez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bandini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini dominated that round.
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#
Good standup being displayed there by Bandini as he connects with a hook.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini throws a right and a left that Mahrez avoids nicely.
Bandini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Bandini closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mahrez's guard.#SU2#
Bandini gets to his feet - Mahrez follows without any prompting.
Bandini connects with a body shot.
Mahrez fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Bandini coming out on top.
Bandini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Mahrez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bandini is fending him off so far but Mahrez persists. Nope, Bandini circles away and we're back to standing.
Bandini scores with a one two! Mahrez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bandini connects with a single shot there.
Mahrez walks into a jab.#T1#
Bandini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Bandini.
Bandini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahrez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bandini sprawls well. He's pushed Mahrez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magby Mahrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandini thuds his right hand into Mahrez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mahrez walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Mahrez is rocked!
Bandini catches Mahrez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Mahrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahrez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bandini finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahrez's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mahrez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bandini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandini cracks Mahrez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bandini cracks Mahrez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mahrez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bandini pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mahrez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Bandini!
A less than humble Mac Bandini misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
IFC 7-Dubois vs Knockout
Date: Dec 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Mahrez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahrez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrez.
Mahrez attempts a counter takedown but Jordan avoids it well and moves away.
Jordan swings for the body but Mahrez moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahrez is defended easily by Jordan.
Jordan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahrez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahrez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Jordan misses. #T1#
Jordan lands a jab to the nose.
Mahrez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magby Mahrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan throws a body punch but Mahrez moves out of range.
Mahrez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mahrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Mahrez avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Mahrez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jordan thuds his right hand into Mahrez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahrez in his tracks.
Lee Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahrez with a poor takedown
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Jab, jab by Jordan - just one landing. #TD#
Mahrez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!#SUB#
Mahrez is trying to get an arm triangle but Jordan is defending well.
Mahrez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
Jordan is trying to get back to half guard.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahrez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mahrez has an Americana. Jordan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mahrez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mahrez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magby Mahrez! |
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Event:
IFC 4: Takeda vs Turman
Date: Oct 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cena forces Mahrez back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cena is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mahrez can't fight it off and eventually Cena manages to take the fight to the floor. Mahrez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cena passes into side control.
Mahrez is not content to let Cena control the position.
Mahrez tries to buck Cena off but Cena is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mahrez looking for a sweep but Cena has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Cena looking to control but Mahrez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cena is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mahrez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cena controlling the pace for now.
Mahrez can't escape the position.
Cena throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cena avoids the attempt from Mahrez to control.
Mahrez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cena is thwarting Mahrez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back.
Mahrez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sparring and Physicals. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mahrez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cena's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cena's back!#SUB2#
Cena is trying to defend against the choke here but Mahrez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mahrez Tightens the hold and Cena taps out furiously! Mahrez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magby Mahrez! |
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Event:
IFC 2: Loco vs Martinez
Date: Aug 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Mahrez.#TD#
Ganga has Mahrez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ganga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mahrez tumbling to the mat - Ganga dives into Mahrez's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mahrez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ganga trying to control but Mahrez is working from the bottom.
Mahrez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ganga looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mahrez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ganga 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.#T1#
Ganga is looking to stand up but Mahrez isn't so interested in that idea.
Mahrez is pushing down on Ganga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ganga is fighting to maintain full guard but Mahrez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mahrez wants to pass to mount but Ganga is defending the position.
Mahrez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ganga is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ganga gets full guard.
Ganga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Mahrez tries to pass.
Mahrez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganga working a defensive guard but Mahrez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ganga wants to get back to his feet but Mahrez drags him back down.#T3#
Ganga is trying to control Mahrez's posture but Mahrez avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Ganga shoots in and bounces Mahrez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mahrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga pushes down on Mahrez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Ganga tries to pass to full mount but Mahrez defends it.
Ganga is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ganga works his way into side control.
Mahrez is looking to reverse the position.
Ganga wants to control but Mahrez is keeping him busy.
Ganga 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga wants to control but Mahrez is keeping him busy.
Mahrez looks to move to half guard but instead Ganga has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga 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 body kick there by Ganga.#CL#
Ganga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahrez avoids it.#TD#
Ganga gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ganga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ganga wants to control from the top but Mahrez keeps moving.
Sunil Ganga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ganga stopping the sweep attempt from Mahrez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Ganga is really struggling to control Mahrez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mahrez looking to control.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga postures up and lands a big shot to Mahrez's brow.
Ganga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahrez is keeping the position for now.
Ganga pushes down on Mahrez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ganga is just content to waste time from the top position. Mahrez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mahrez wants to improve his position but instead Ganga has moved into half guard.
#SU#
Ganga stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mahrez as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Mahrez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganga looking to control.
Mahrez won't allow Ganga to get back to his feet.
Ganga controls Mahrez momentarily but Mahrez frees himself.
Mahrez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga controls Mahrez momentarily but Mahrez frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Ganga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahrez is aware though and is defending well.
Mahrez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganga wants to stand and escape but Mahrez is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ganga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mahrez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SU#
Ganga stands up and waves to Mahrez to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Ganga as Mahrez shoots in.
It looked like Ganga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahrez.#TD#
Mahrez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ganga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ganga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ganga postures up in Mahrez's guard and throws a big left but Mahrez blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahrez looking to control.
Mahrez keeping full guard, as Ganga tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ganga stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahrez. Mahrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sunil Ganga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ganga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mahrez tries to get to full guard but Ganga has control of the leg.
Ganga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahrez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mahrez gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ganga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mahrez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ganga, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Ganga wants to stand but Mahrez is controlling the position.
Ganga is trying to keep Mahrez in close.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Mahrez tries to pass.
Ganga is trying to control the position but Mahrez postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahrez won't allow Ganga to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganga is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mahrez working for submissions but it's allowed Ganga to get to half guard.
Mahrez wants to improve his position but Ganga is controlling well.
Ganga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahrez defending well though. #T3##SU#
Ganga stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mahrez to get to his feet.
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Ganga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ganga continues to drive forward.
Ganga stuffs the takedown.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.#CL#
Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Mahrez.
Mahrez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ganga misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Ganga jumps guard and drags Mahrez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mahrez wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
Mahrez stopping the sweep attempt from Ganga.
Ganga controls Mahrez momentarily but Mahrez frees himself. #T4#
Mahrez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ganga is retaining full guard.
Magby Mahrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrez won't allow Ganga to sweep him here.
Ganga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunil Ganga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ganga 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga! |
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