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Event:
EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Bloomer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Bloomer wants to clinch up but Hopson keeps it at a distance.
Hopson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but Bloomer is out of range.
A cross from Bloomer lands.
Bloomer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Bloomer has closed the distance and engaged Hopson in a clinch.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloomer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries a body shot but Bloomer blocks it.
#T1#
Hopson is leaning against Bloomer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopson pushes Bloomer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hopson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bloomer is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Hopson.
Hopson's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hopson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Bloomer's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
#T2#
Hopson lands a right hand.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
Hopson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Hopson on the inside.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hopson.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards. #T3#
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloomers head.
A short uppercut from Hopson.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Bloomer's head.
A short right from Hopson.
Hopson presses Bloomer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bloomer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopson lands a right hand. #ROC2#Bloomer is rocked!
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Oh Bloomer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloomer.
Bloomer seems to have got his legs back now.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hopson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
A short body shot lands from Hopson as the two fighters clinch.
Hopson pushes Bloomer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloomer.
Hopson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloomer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Hopson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaimie Hopson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopson scores with a hook to the body. Bloomer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopson walks into a left hand.
Bloomer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopson counters with a left to the body.
Jab, jab by Hopson - just one landing.
Hopson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bloomer off his feet! Bloomer tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaimie Hopson!
Jaimie Hopson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Hyrra takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyrra.
Hyrra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hyrra shoots and misses
and Bloomer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Bloomer forces Hyrra back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hyrra breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Bloomer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyrra doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Hyrra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bloomer digs a right hand underneath Hyrra's ribcage. Hyrra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hyrra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bloomer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
Bloomer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bloomer slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hyrra lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T1#
Hyrra trying to control the pace.
Bloomer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bloomer wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrra is taking a breather. Bloomer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hyrra in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bloomer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hyrra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Hyrra!
Matto Hyrra 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:
EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bloomer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bloomer digs a good hook to Messervey's body.
#CL#
Messervey closes the distance and clinches.
Messervey just leaning against Bloomer, taking a breather.
Bloomer just leaning against Messervey, taking a breather.
Bloomer lands a hook that snaps the head of Messervey backwards.
Bloomer taking a breather.
Bloomer slowing the pace effectively.
Bloomer prevents Messervey from breaking the clinch.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bloomer up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bloomer - that landed with a thud.
Bloomer blocks an elbow strike from Messervey.
#T1#
Bloomer can't find room to land a body shot as Messervey controls the action.
Bloomer blocking some punches.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloomer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Messervey misses with the head strike.
Messervey throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloomer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloomer.
Bloomer blocking some punches.
Messervey blocks an elbow strike from Bloomer.
#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messervey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Messervey there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Messervey clinches.
Bloomer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Messervey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Bloomer tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Bloomer back against the cage.
Bloomer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Messervey.
Messervey throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloomer.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloomer throws an elbow that misses.
Messervey is trying to push Bloomer away but Bloomer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bloomer effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
Messervey misses with a two punch combination.
Messervey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Messervey connects with a solid leg kick.
Bloomer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Messervey misses with the body kick
and Bloomer counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Messervey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bloomer lands an elbow just above Messervey 's eye.
Bloomer digs a right hand underneath Messervey's ribcage. Messervey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Messervey is trying to force a seperation but Bloomer has the dominant position.#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messervey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Messervey. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Messervey has Bloomer up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloomer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Bloomer leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bloomer.
Messervey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloomer lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Messervey misses with a knee strike.
Messervey prevents a body shot from Bloomer.
Messervey takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Bloomer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Bloomer will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Messervey rushes Bloomer and presses him up against the cage.
Bloomer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloomer.
A head punch on the inside from Messervey fails to land.
Bloomer digs a right hand into Messervey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Messervey's gas tank.
Messervey working aggressively here.
#BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Messervey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloomer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Messervey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bloomer wants to counter the offense by Messervey and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Messervey clinches.
Bloomer misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Bloomer avoiding damage as Messervey throws knees to the body.
Messervey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloomer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloomer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloomer throws an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that Bloomer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messervey has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
Bloomer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Messervey's elbow.
A short uppercut from Bloomer.
Bloomer stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bloomer.
#T2#
Bloomer blocks the elbow strike.
Bloomer lands a body shot.
Bloomer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Messervey is trying to stall.
Messervey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Messervey is looking to control Bloomer's arms but Bloomer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Messervey has his back to the cage.
Messervey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloomer tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Bloomer back against the cage. #T3#
Bloomer prevents a body shot from Messervey.
Bloomer pushes Messervey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Messervey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bloomer lands an elbow just above Messervey 's eye.
Bloomer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloomer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bloomer - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Messervey instigates a clinch.
Messervey tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloomer avoids the damage to the body.
Bloomer keeps control of Messervey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Messervey swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloomer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloomer gets through Messervey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bloomer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Messervey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Messervey.
Marcus Bloomer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Messervey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Messervey fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Messervey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Messervey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Messervey clinches up against the cage.
Messervey misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bloomer misses with an elbow strike.
Messervey blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer blocking some punches.
Messervey tries to circle away but Bloomer has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Messervey pushes Bloomer up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Messervey working hard to break the clinch.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Messervey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloomer blocks a head kick by Messervey.
Messervey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Messervey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Messervey.
Bloomer jabs at Messervey's body.#CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloomer is stalling here.
Messervey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloomer scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Messervey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloomer avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bloomer.
Messervey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloomer up against the cage.
Bloomer scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messervey looking to stall.
Messervey blocks an elbow strike.
Bloomer tries a body shot but Messervey blocks it.
Bloomer just leaning against Messervey, taking a breather.
Messervey avoids the elbow strike from Bloomer, against the cage.
Messervey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Messervey fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Messervey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it misses.
Messervey has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
Messervey blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Messervey is looking to control Bloomer's arms but Bloomer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Messervey has his back to the cage.
Messervey throws a head punch that misses.
Bloomer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Bloomer.
Messervey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Messervey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bloomer.
#T4#
Messervey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Messervey scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch.
A jab from Bloomer does it's job there.#CL2#
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer lands with a right to the head.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Messervey wants to get back to striking at distance but Bloomer won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bloomer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bloomer stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Bloomer.
I think Bloomer 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Bloomer!
In defeat, Jack Messervey stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's not Bussin'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Bloomer works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bloomer stuffs the takedown.
Bloomer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Bloomer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Bloomer clinches.
Santos letting Bloomer take a breather here.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloomer up against the cage.
Bloomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer has Santos pushed against the cage.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloomer smiles and moves away.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Bloomer as Santos shoots in.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Bloomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bloomer but Bloomer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bloomer cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bloomers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bloomer lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Bloomer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bloomer wants it to stay on the feet.
Bloomer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloomer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bloomer takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
And Santos responds with a good body kick, but Bloomer manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Bloomer.
Bloomer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Bloomer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bloomer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Bloomer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Santos successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloomer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bloomer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos wants to sweep here but Bloomer controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santos holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Bloomer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Bloomer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos throws a head kick but Bloomer moves out of range.
#CL#
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
Santos stalling.
Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloomer after a bit of a struggle.
Bloomer stalls. #TD2#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Bloomer to the mat.
#T4#
Bloomer trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Bloomer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Santos has his foot on Bloomer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloomer works his way back into a safe position though.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Bloomer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bloomer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bloomer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bloomer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Bloomer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloomer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Bloomer tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bloomer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Santos looking to stall.
Santos dodges an elbow strike from Bloomer.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloomer avoids it.#T1#
Santos trying to stall but Bloomer improves his position.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloomer lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Marcus Bloomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bloomer clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Bloomer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloomer lands with a left to the head.
Bloomer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus Bloomer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bloomer avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.#T2##CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Bloomer.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Bloomer is controlling him.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos looking to stall.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bloomer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloomer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Bloomer is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bloomer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bloomer cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Bloomer throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Bloomer cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
A nice combination there by Bloomer.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bloomer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Bloomer had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bloomer as he jumps to the side.
Bloomer misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Bloomer tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bloomer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bloomer as he jumps to the side.
Santos is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Bloomer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Bloomer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bloomer scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Bloomer gets a clinch.
Bloomer pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloomer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus Bloomer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to stall but Bloomer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bloomer tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Bloomer gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.
Bloomer is working Santos over against the cage.#T1#
Santos leaning against his opponent.
Bloomer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santos has Bloomer pressed against the cage.
Santos tries to work over Bloomer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloomer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bloomer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bloomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it misses.
Bloomer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloomer up against the cage.#T2#
Santos jumps guard but Bloomer stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Bloomer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloomer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bloomer is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bloomer down to the mat. Bloomer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santos fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloomer lands a slapping body shot.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bloomer finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Bloomer lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Bloomer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Bloomer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Santos clinches.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Bloomer is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloomer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bloomer misses with an elbow over the top.
Bloomer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #T4#
Bloomer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloomer throws an elbow but misses.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santos can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Miguel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloomer.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Marcus Bloomer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bloomer lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miguel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloomer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Bloomer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bloomer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Bloomer! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Bloomer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peese looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peese takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bloomer throws a hook but Peese blocks it.
A shot to the body from Bloomer misses
and Peese counters with a two punch combo.
Peese has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA London in the buildup to the fight.
Maiken Peese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peese looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Peese does no damage.
Bloomer misses with a right hand
and Peese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloomer blocks a low kick nicely.
Peese misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Peese does no damage.
Bloomer scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloomer scores with a sloppy right hand. Peese should have avoided that one.
Peese looks for a takedown but Bloomer sprawls well.
Peese is breathing heavily.#CL#
Peese darts in and clinches Bloomer up against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Bloomer.
Bloomer stalls.
Peese lands with a light punch inside.
Bloomer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peese up against the cage.
Bloomer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peese up against the cage.
Bloomer's coach down at Hells Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bloomer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Peese pulls guard effortlessly.
Peese keeping moving, preventing Bloomer from controlling successfully. #T2#
Peese is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peese managing to control the position. #SU2#
Bloomer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bloomer lands a nice shot that snaps Peese's head back.
Peese misses with a wild combination.
Peese throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Bloomer counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Bloomer digs a right hand into Peese's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peese's gas tank.
Bloomer tries to throw a body punch but Peese avoids it by throwing Bloomer back against the cage.
Peese is trying to push Bloomer away but Bloomer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peese is looking to break free of the clinch but Bloomer has double underhooks.
Bloomer lands an elbow inside.
Bloomer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peese is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bloomer is keeping busy.
Peese pushes Bloomer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Peese.
#T4#
Bloomer misses with an elbow strike.
Peese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Peese breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bloomer. That snapped Peese's head back.
Peese slips under a jab.
Peese throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marcus Bloomer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloomer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peese was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloomer.
Peese appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloomer misses the target.
Peese throws a series of punches but Bloomer moves out of range.
Peese takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bloomer takes a swing at Peese's ribcage but misses.
Peese has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bloomer finds it's way round the side to connect with Peese's head. #CL#
Peese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Bloomer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Peese moves into the clinch.
Peese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Peese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloomer throws a big shot that misses.
Peese misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bloomer misses with a double jab.
Peese slips a straight right by Bloomer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer looks to land a left hand but Peese moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peese throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus Bloomer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Peese.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bloomer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Peese misses with a double jab.
Peese walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Bloomer clinches up with Peese and pushes him back against the cage.
Peese scores with a shoulder strike.
Peese lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bloomer slows down the pace here.
Bloomer lands an elbow inside that Peese shrugs off.
Bloomer blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peese tries to circle away but Bloomer has him pinned against the cage.#T2##BC#
Peese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Peese rushes Bloomer and presses him up against the cage.
Bloomer stalling in the clinch.
Peese is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bloomer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maiken Peese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloomer lands an elbow that stopped Peese in his tracks for a moment.
Bloomer keeps control of Peese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peese misses with some punches.
Peese can't break the clinch.
Peese throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Bloomer.
#T3##BC#
Peese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peese with a poor takedown
and Bloomer counters with a left and a right that stings Peese.
Peese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peese feints a jab promting Bloomer to slip. Peese then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bloomer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Peese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloomer manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bloomer moves into the clinch.
Peese blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bloomer.
Peese wants to break free but Bloomer has control.
Come on Peese - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bloomer keeps control of Peese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloomer.
Bloomer lands a nice shot to the body.
Bloomer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peese backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloomer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Peese breaks the clinch.
Peese swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloomer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bloomer just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Peese clinches.
Bloomer effectively controlling the action here.
Peese wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Bloomer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bloomer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peese fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloomer connects with the punch.#CL#
Peese clinches up against the cage.
Bloomer is struggling to control the position.
Bloomer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peese throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bloomer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloomers head.
Bloomer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bloomer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bloomer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Peese wants a takedown but no success here.
Peese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloomers head.
Peese wants to get back to striking at distance but Bloomer won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bloomer blocks a body shot from Peese.
Bloomer effectively controlling the action here.
Peese is trying to break the clinch but Bloomer has him pressed against the cage.
Bloomer has Peese pressed against the cage, preventing Peese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#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.
Bloomer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bloomer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bloomer misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bloomer slowing the pace effectively.
Peese is pushing Bloomer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peese looking for a takedown.
Peese tries to pull guard but Bloomer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maiken Peese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peese tries a body shot but Bloomer blocks it.
#T3#
Bloomer blocks an elbow strike.
Bloomer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Bloomer.
Bloomer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peese being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Peese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Bloomer misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Peese moves into the clinch.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peese is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bloomer to keep the fight standing.
Peese is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bloomer stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bloomer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcus Bloomer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peese tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloomer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maiken Peese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloomer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Bloomer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bloomer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Bloomer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Bloomer drives through and clinches with Vakaloloma against the cage.
Vakaloloma wants a takedown.
Vakaloloma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloomer after a bit of a struggle.
Bloomer working hard to break the clinch.
Vakaloloma tries to circle away but Bloomer has him pinned against the cage.
Vakaloloma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banuve Vakaloloma. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Vakaloloma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bloomer clinches.
Bloomer wants to take the fight to the mat but Vakaloloma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Vakaloloma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Bloomer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bloomer trying to control the action but Vakaloloma is working from the bottom.
Vakaloloma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bloomer's best efforts.#T1##ES#
Vakaloloma kicks off Bloomer and gets to his feet.
Vakaloloma misses with a head kick.
Bloomer misses with a few strikes there.
Vakaloloma fails with the takedown
and Bloomer counters with a series of strikes. Vakaloloma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bloomer throws a series of punches but Vakaloloma avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bloomer manages to pull guard.
Bloomer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bloomer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
Bloomer wants to control position but Vakaloloma is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Bloomer here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Banuve Vakaloloma! |
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