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Event:
R2 W3
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Milano sizes up Scherzer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scherzer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milano weaves into range and cracks Scherzer right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Scherzer goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Milano is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monty Milano!
A victorious Monty Milano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
R2 W2
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Nti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scherzer.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Nti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Scherzer backwards.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Scherzer blocking some punches.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti stops a takedown attempt from Scherzer.
Nti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scherzer is breathing heavily.
Nti works on Scherzer's body with a couple of short punches.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Scherzer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scherzers head.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scherzer backwards.
Scherzer fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Scherzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Scherzer is rocked!#T1#
Nti cracks Scherzer with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Nti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nti is pawing at Scherzer, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Scherzer's nose. Scherzer is badly hurt! Nti pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Scherzer tries desperately to hold on but Nti is relentless in his assault! As Scherzer receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Nti away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akwasi Nti! |
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Event:
R2 W1
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Smoke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scherzer moves away.
Scherzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoke tries to sprawl out of it but Scherzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Smoke sends Scherzer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smoke is motioning to the referee to let Scherzer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Scherzer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Max Scherzer has been cut.
Scherzer blocks a jab.#TD2#
Scherzer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scherzer wants to pass the guard but Smoke is keeping the position.
Scherzer wants to control from the top but Smoke keeps moving.
Scherzer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Scherzer drops back looking for a leg! Smoke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smoke manages to kick Scherzer off! Scherzer jumps back into Smoke's guard. #T1#
Smoke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scherzer wants to control from the top but Smoke keeps moving.
Scherzer stands and throws Smoke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smoke is trying to control Scherzer's posture but Scherzer avoids it.
Scherzer controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scherzer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Scherzer controlling from the full mount.
Scherzer looking to control but Smoke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smoke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Scherzer content just to control the position here.
Smoke is squirming around, avoiding Scherzer's attempts to control the action.
Smoke is desperately trying to improve his position but Scherzer has a good base and remains in mount.
Scherzer tries to control but Smoke wriggling away. #SUB2#
Scherzer is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Scherzer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Scherzer!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Scherzer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
W11 E1
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahearn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scherzer.
Ahearn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahearn looks to throw the jab but Scherzer is out of range.
Scherzer fails with the takedown.
Scherzer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scherzer fails with the takedown
and Ahearn counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Max Scherzer has been cut.
Padraig Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Scherzer.
Scherzer shoots in and drives through. Ahearn sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scherzer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahearn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahearn is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherzer with a poor takedown
and Ahearn counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Padraig Ahearn! |
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Event:
W10 E1
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scherzer.
Scherzer dives in and grabs Galopin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galopin pushes down on Scherzer's head and hops out.
Galopin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galopin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ladislas Galopin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Scherzer.
Galopin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scherzer wants to clinch.
Scherzer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scherzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scherzer misses with a takedown attempt - Galopin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherzer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scherzer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scherzer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Galopin but Galopin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##KD#
Galopin steps into range and cracks Scherzer with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Scherzer flops backwards and Galopin dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Scherzer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Max Scherzer has been cut.
Scherzer seems keen to control Galopin's posture.
Scherzer is still in real trouble! Can Galopin finish him?
Scherzer is looking to sweep but instead, Galopin has passed into half guard.
Scherzer seems to have recovered his senses.
Scherzer is staying active underneath Galopin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galopin trying to pass the guard but Scherzer defending well.
Galopin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Galopin'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.
Scherzer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Galopin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherzer trying to keep a closed guard but Galopin is proving a slippery customer.
Scherzer has Galopin pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB2#
Scherzer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galopin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galopin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galopin advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Galopin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Scherzer looking for submissions off his back.
Scherzer trying to hold on to Galopin's head to control him but Galopin postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Galopin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scherzer sees it coming and defends easily.
Scherzer tries to get to full guard but Galopin has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Galopin throws the left hand but Scherzer avoids the punch easily.
Scherzer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galopin is fending him off so far but Scherzer persists. Nope, Galopin circles away and we're back to standing.
Galopin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scherzer dives in and grabs Galopin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galopin pushes down on Scherzer's head and hops out.
Scherzer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scherzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Galopin drops his shoulder and cracks Scherzer with a huge uppercut! Scherzer goes down! Can Galopin finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislas Galopin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Scherzer'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#
Scherzer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galopin scores with a counter punch that sends Scherzer to the canvas! Galopin smells blood - he's punishing Scherzer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Scherzer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin 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:
W9 E1
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Herzog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herzog throws an overhand right that lands on Scherzer's shoulder, as Scherzer tries to avoid the shot.
Scherzer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Herzog lands a big right hand that sends Scherzer crashing to the mat! Herzog stays standing though and waves Scherzer back to his feet!#ROC2#Scherzer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Max Scherzer has been cut.#TD#
Scherzer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oh Scherzer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Scherzer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herzog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scherzer seems to have got his legs back now.
Herzog wants to control but Scherzer postures up.
Herzog is not content to let Scherzer control the position.
Herzog wants to control but Scherzer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Scherzer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Herzog 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Herzog is not content to let Scherzer control the position.
Herzog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scherzer happy to just control the position for now.
Herzog struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Scherzer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Herzog is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Scherzer!
Max Scherzer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
W7 E2
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Scherzer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Scherzer clinches. #TD#
Scherzer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chi uses from the top position.
Scherzer is trying to control the position but Chi postures up.
Scherzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chi is one step ahead there.
Chi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Scherzer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chi tries to free his leg and advance position but Scherzer is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherzer has his hands on Chi's head, controlling the position. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scherzer is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Chi looking for a guillotine here but Scherzer defends easily.
Scherzer advances to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scherzer wants to take a breather but Chi is having none of it.
Chi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scherzer is working away from the top position though.
Scherzer stalling.
Chi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scherzer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Chi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scherzer is working away from the top position though.
Scherzer trying to control the action but Chi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Scherzer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scherzer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Scherzer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chi is trying to maintain the position but Scherzer is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Scherzer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scherzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Chi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Scherzer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Scherzer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chi is just riding it out for now. Scherzer eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scherzer is looking to advance position but Chi won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Scherzer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chi gets caught napping as Scherzer dives in and scores a takedown. Chi manages to retain guard.
Scherzer wants to pass the guard but Chi is keeping the position.
Scherzer wants to control from the top but Chi keeps moving.
Scherzer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scherzer tries to free his leg and advance position but Chi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherzer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scherzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max Scherzer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Scherzer is really struggling to control Chi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scherzer tries to clinch up
and Chi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scherzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chi can do to turn this around?
Scherzer fails with the takedown
and Chi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scherzer shoots and misses
and Chi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scherzer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Scherzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scherzer dives in and grabs Chi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chi pushes down on Scherzer's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Chi misses.#T2#
Chi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scherzer has a takedown stuffed.
Chi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scherzer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chi swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Chi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scherzer tries for a takedown but Chi circles away easily
and Chi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scherzer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Scherzer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Scherzer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chi tries to roll over but Scherzer keeps him under control.
Chi trying to hold on to Scherzer's head to control him but Scherzer postures up.
#T3#
Chi won't allow Scherzer to pass to mount. #SUB#
Scherzer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scherzer wants to pass the guard but Chi is defending well.
Chi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Scherzer 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scherzer advances to half guard.
Scherzer is trying to control. Chi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Scherzer seems to be working for a kimura but Chi defends the submission attempt.
Scherzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Chi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cai Chi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Scherzer clinches up against the cage.
Scherzer tries to pull guard but Chi holds him up against the cage and eventually Scherzer drops back down to his feet.
Scherzer is looking for a takedown.
Scherzer jumps guard but Chi stands there with Scherzer around his waist. Scherzer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Scherzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chi tries to stall but Scherzer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scherzer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chi smiles and moves away.
Scherzer has his takedown stuffed
and Chi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scherzer darts in trying to clinch
and Chi counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherzer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scherzer misses with a takedown
and Chi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scherzer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scherzer scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Scherzer has his takedown stuffed
and Chi counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Scherzer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chi sprawls well initially but Scherzer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scherzer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scherzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chi is looking to escape. #SUB#
Scherzer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chi turns into him and now he's in Scherzer's guard.
Scherzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chi is one step ahead there. #T2#
Chi trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scherzer is trying to keep Chi in close.
Scherzer is adopting a defensive guard.
Chi trying to control but Scherzer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chi throwing strikes from guard but Scherzer blocks nicely. #SUB#
Scherzer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scherzer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Scherzer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chi wants to control from the top but Scherzer keeps moving. #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.
Scherzer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scherzer is looking to sweep but instead, Chi has passed into half guard.
Chi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scherzer tries to get to full guard but Chi has control of the leg.
Scherzer wants to control but Chi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scherzer wants to improve his position but Chi is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Scherzer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cai Chi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chi 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cai Chi!
Our winner, Cai Chi, 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:
W6 E3
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Scherzer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Montenegro on his heels. He'll look to pass Montenegro's guard now, I'm sure.
Montenegro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scherzer on the ground.
Montenegro is looking to stand up but Scherzer isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Scherzer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Montenegro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scherzer, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Scherzer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montenegro defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scherzer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Montenegro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Scherzer's body to avoid the submission. Scherzer has instead reached around Montenegro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Scherzer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Scherzer!
Our winner, Max Scherzer, 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:
W5 E2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Scherzer rushes Shek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Scherzer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shek looks winded!#TD#
Scherzer successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scherzer is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Scherzer drops back looking for a leg! Shek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shek manages to kick Scherzer off! Scherzer jumps back into Shek's guard.
Scherzer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scherzer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shek working a defensive guard here.
Scherzer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scherzer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scherzer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shek for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Scherzer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Scherzer seems to have locked his on tight now - Shek screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Scherzer, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Max Scherzer!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Scherzer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
W4 E1
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Scherzer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magee as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Scherzer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magee is trying to defend but Scherzer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scherzer trying to control the pace.
Magee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magee is trying to control the position but Scherzer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scherzer is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magee is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Scherzer keeping full guard, as Magee tries to pass.
Magee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scherzer is proving hard to escape from.
Magee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scherzer swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Scherzer wants to sweep here but Magee controlling him for the moment.
Magee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scherzer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Scherzer looking for a guillotine here but Magee defends easily.
Magee is looking to stand up but Scherzer won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Scherzer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magee defends it easily.
Magee wants to get up but he can't break Scherzer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magee advances to half guard.
Magee tries to stand but can't do so whilst Scherzer controls his leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scherzer is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magee wants to clinch.
Max Scherzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Magee there.#TD2#
Scherzer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magee to the ground. Scherzer is now in Magee's guard.
Magee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Scherzer manages to pass to side control.
Magee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#REVR#
Magee is looking to control Scherzer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magee avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Scherzer is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Booger Magee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magee cracks Scherzer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Scherzer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magee's guard.
Scherzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scherzer passes Magee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Scherzer is looking for a kimura but Magee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scherzer to get the leverage.
Magee trying to get back to full guard but Scherzer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Magee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Max Scherzer has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherzer trying to control but Magee is having none of it. #T1#
Magee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Magee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Scherzer looking for a triangle here. Magee is fighting it but it looks tight! Scherzer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Magee is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Scherzer!
An out of breath Max Scherzer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Booger Magee had this to say: 'Ouchie.'. |
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Event:
W3 E1
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Scherzer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chapman quickly recovers to half guard.
Chapman has a hand on Scherzer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scherzer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Chapman controls the position.
Scherzer controlling the pace for now.
Scherzer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Scherzer working for a submission but Chapman is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Scherzer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chapman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chapman struggling a bit here.
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.#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.
Scherzer tries to move to mount but Chapman blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Chapman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chapman trying his best to control but Scherzer has mounted him.
Scherzer trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Chapman tries to hold on but Scherzer pushes him away. #SUB#
Scherzer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Scherzer prevents Chapman from getting the reversal.
Scherzer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scherzer is really struggling to control Chapman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#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.#SUB#
Scherzer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Scherzer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chapman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Scherzer dominated that round.
That's time! Scherzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Scherzer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chapman counters with a stiff right hand.
Scherzer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chapman circles away.
Chapman stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Scherzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scherzer shoots in for a takedown but Chapman shows good takedown defense.
Scherzer fails with the takedown
and Scherzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chapman lands a really nice looking cross but Scherzer seems unphased.
#ROC2#Scherzer is rocked!
Chapman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Scherzer shoots in and gets a takedown into Chapman's guard.
Chapman controlling Scherzer's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scherzer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Scherzer trying to control but Chapman is working from the bottom.
Max Scherzer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chapman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chapman trying to control but Scherzer is working from the bottom.
Chapman content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman is continuing to stall.
Chapman slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Scherzer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scherzer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scherzer fails with the takedown.
Scherzer fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Scherzer gets a takedown into half guard.
Chapman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Chapman is trying to control but can't.
Scherzer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chapman is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Scherzer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chapman defend it? Scherzer steps over the head and cranks it - Chapman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Scherzer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Scherzer!
Max Scherzer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
W1 E1
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Denton gets caught flat footed, as Scherzer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Denton is looking for a triangle but Scherzer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Denton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scherzer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Denton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scherzer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Denton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scherzer defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Denton is looking for a triangle here but Scherzer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Denton manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Denton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Denton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Scherzer is looking for a kimura here.
Denton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scherzer wants to free his trapped foot but Denton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Denton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scherzer pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scherzer slows the pace down in half guard.
Denton trying to control but Scherzer postures up.
#SUB#
Scherzer is looking for a kimura but Denton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scherzer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Denton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scherzer pulls his head out easily.
Scherzer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Scherzer is looking for a kimura but Denton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scherzer to get the leverage.
Scherzer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Denton gets full guard.#SUB2#
Denton looking for subs off his back but Scherzer has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Denton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denton looks winded!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scherzer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scherzer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Denton is looking to get to half guard.
Scherzer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Denton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denton keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Scherzer 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##TD#
Denton tries to sprawl but Scherzer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scherzer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Denton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Scherzer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Denton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherzer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Scherzer prevents Denton from getting the reversal.
Scherzer avoids the attempt from Denton to control.#SUB#
Denton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Scherzer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denton can't escape the position.
Denton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scherzer controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Denton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scherzer controlling the pace for now.
Denton 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.#SUB2#
Denton actively working from the bottom here.
Scherzer wants to pass the guard but Denton is defending well.
Denton tries to get to full guard but Scherzer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Denton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scherzer pulls his head out easily.
Denton is breathing heavily.#T3#
Scherzer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Denton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scherzer wants to free his trapped foot but Denton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Scherzer is trying for a kimura here. Denton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Scherzer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Scherzer!
After winning the bout, Max Scherzer 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Yamagata gets the takedown into side control.
Anthony is not content to let Yamagata control the position.
Anthony is pushing Yamagata's head away, looking to escape. Yamagata manages to hold on to the position though.
Anthony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Yamagata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anthony is looking to regain half guard here but Yamagata keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony is trying to work for a sweep but Yamagata has mounted him!#T1##SUB#
Yamagata goes for an armbar but Anthony turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anthony.
Yamagata controlling the position.#SUB#
Yamagata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anthony defends well.
Anthony preventing the sweep.
Yamagata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2##SUB#
Anthony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamagata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anthony has managed to get both his arms back between Yamagata's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anthony's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamagata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yamagata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamagata controlling Anthony's posture. #T3#
Yamagata wants to control the position but Anthony says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yamagata wants to improve his position but Anthony is controlling well.
#SUB#
Yamagata actively working from the bottom here.
Anthony trying to control from half guard but Yamagata is working away. #SUB#
Yamagata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamagata manages to get to full guard.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Yamagata keeps moving.
Yamagata controlling the position.
Yamagata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamagata tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamagata working a defensive guard here.
Yamagata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiju Yamagata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Yamagata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anthony sprawls well initially but Yamagata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anthony wants to stand back up but Yamagata manages to pass into side control.
Anthony tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamagata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamagata tries to advance to mount but Anthony denies him.
Yamagata wants to control but Anthony is keeping him busy.
Kaiju Yamagata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Yamagata has hold of Anthony's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Anthony seems comfortable defending it but Yamagata has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Anthony is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Anthony is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yamagata couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaiju Yamagata! |
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