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Event:
MMAH 88
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Trippin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Phisher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trippin to the ground. Phisher is now in Trippin's guard.
Trippin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phisher content to stall in guard here.
Phisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Trippin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phisher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phisher stays in close to Trippin's body and controls the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trippin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phisher.
Phisher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trippin sprawls well. Trippin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phisher gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trippin cracks Phisher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Antwon Phisher has been cut.
Ivarsson Trippin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trippin.
Trippin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trippin slaps away a takedown attempt from Phisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivarsson Trippin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antwon Phisher.
Phisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trippin tried to counter with a leg kick but Phisher avoided it.
Trippin throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phisher.
Trippin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phisher fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Trippin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Phisher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trippin wants to control but Phisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trippin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phisher looks to land a strike but Trippin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Trippin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trippin being controlled here, momentarily.
Phisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trippin is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Phisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Trippin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Phisher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trippin's guard.
Phisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trippin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Phisher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trippin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trippin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trippin! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phisher tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivarsson Trippin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antwon Phisher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Phisher or perhaps it was just good defense by Trippin, which made it look bad.
Trippin misses with a body shot.
Phisher ducks under a wild hook from Trippin.
Phisher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trippin lands a leg kick that knocks Phisher off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Phisher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trippin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phisher is in Trippin's guard.
Phisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Trippin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trippin being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Trippin wants to sweep here but Phisher controlling him for the moment.
Phisher looking to pass the guard.
Phisher controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Phisher throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trippin scores with a shot to the body.
Phisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trippin swivels and escapes.
Trippin lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Trippin with a nice calf kick.
Phisher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trippin but Trippin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivarsson Trippin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antwon Phisher.
Trippin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trippin.
Phisher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trippin's waist but Trippin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phisher off to one side.
A low kick from Trippin is predictable there #TD2#
and Phisher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trippin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Phisher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Phisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trippin is trying to keep Phisher in close.
#SUB2#
Phisher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trippin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trippin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trippin! #REVR#
Trippin is looking to take a break and control but Phisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trippin just content to control the position.
Phisher trying his best to control but Trippin has mounted him.
Phisher has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trippin trying to control but Phisher is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivarsson Trippin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antwon Phisher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Trippin.
Phisher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Phisher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trippin was covering up waiting for the punch and Phisher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phisher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trippin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Phisher is now in half guard.
Phisher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Trippin is looking to control Phisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trippin avoid being mounted?
Phisher wants to control but Trippin is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Phisher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phisher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trippin.
Trippin jabs Phisher right on the nose. Phisher blinks but takes it well.
Phisher shoots in for a takedown but Trippin shows good takedown defense.
Trippin stuffs the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trippin - that will leave a mark!
#TD2#
Phisher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Phisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trippin is pressing down on Phisher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phisher wants to pass the guard but Trippin is keeping the position.
Trippin is trying to control the position but Phisher postures up. #T3#
Phisher wants to pass the guard but Trippin is keeping the position.
Trippin is pulling down on Phisher's head to control his posture.
Trippin continues to stall.
Phisher throws an elbow that misses. Trippin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phisher's guard. Nice move by Trippin!#REVR#
Phisher pulls Trippin in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phisher is trying to keep Trippin in close.
Phisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phisher pulls Trippin in close to prevent any damage.
Antwon Phisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trippin wants to control from the top but Phisher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antwon Phisher.
I think Trippin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivarsson Trippin! |
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Event:
MMAH 81
Date: Oct 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Perkalla gets a takedown into half guard.
Perkalla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Phisher is trying to maintain the position but Perkalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Phisher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perkalla 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phisher wants to get back to full guard.
Phisher is staying active underneath Perkalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkalla slips a nice elbow through Phisher's hands, connecting with Phisher's forehead.#T1#
Perkalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perkalla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perkalla in particular looking to stall.
Perkalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phisher trying to hold on to Perkalla's head to control him but Perkalla postures up.
Perkalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Perkalla keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Perkalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perkalla controlling the pace.
Perkalla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phisher wants to improve his position but Perkalla is controlling well.
Perkalla has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Phisher trying to control here.
Perkalla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perkalla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phisher!
Phisher is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Perkalla lands a nice shot to the head.
Perkalla trying to control but Phisher is having none of it.
Phisher is trying to escape the mount.
Perkalla with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkalla looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Perkalla lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Perkalla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Perkalla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perkalla showed some decent athleticism there.
Perkalla is looking to stall here but Phisher recovers full guard.
Phisher trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkalla works over Phisher with some ground and pound from guard.
Perkalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Phisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekka Perkalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perkalla is fighting to break Phisher's control of his arms but Phisher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Perkalla connects with a couple of short punches.
Phisher wants to hit a sweep here but Perkalla passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Phisher there!
Phisher is looking to improve his position but Perkalla isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phisher takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Perkalla with the ground and pound from mount.
Perkalla controlling from mount.
Phisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perkalla avoids the attempt from Phisher to control.
Perkalla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Phisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Perkalla landing shots from mount.
Perkalla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Phisher wants to hold on but Perkalla pushes him away.
Perkalla breaks from Phisher's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Perkalla landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Phisher is rocked!
Perkalla controlling his opponent.
Phisher is still in real trouble! Can Perkalla finish him?
Perkalla lands a big shot there that rocks Phisher but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Phisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perkalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perkalla looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phisher taking shots to the head. #T4#
Phisher tries to hold on but Perkalla pushes him away.
Perkalla raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Perkalla loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Phisher scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Perkalla land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Perkalla stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Perkalla!
Pekka Perkalla is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
MMAH 78
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Phisher rushes Clawbrook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clawbrook prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Clawbrook.
Phisher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clawbrook or not. #BC2#
Phisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clawbrook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been hearing reports that Clawbrook has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Phisher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phisher lands in his opponent's guard.
Phisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phisher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clawbrook trying to remain calm as Phisher controls from the top position.
Phisher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Phisher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clawbrook will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Clawbrook tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Phisher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clawbrook, who protects the arm well.
Phisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Clawbrook is trying to improve his position.
Phisher staying calm.#T2#
Clawbrook is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Phisher stands up.
Phisher avoids the body shot from Clawbrook.
Clawbrook scores with a sloppy right hand. Phisher should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phisher checks a leg kick.
Clawbrook connects with a looping right hand.
Phisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clawbrook.
Phisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Phisher has closed the distance and engaged Clawbrook in a clinch.
A short left from Clawbrook. #T3#
Phisher tries to pull guard but Clawbrook won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Phisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clawbrook slips a jab from Phisher.
Phisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clawbrook.
Clawbrook tried to counter with a leg kick but Phisher avoided it.
Clawbrook cracks Phisher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clawbrook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Clawbrook gets caught napping as Phisher dives in and scores a takedown. Clawbrook manages to retain guard.
Phisher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clawbrook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phisher on the ground.
Phisher passes Clawbrook's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phisher is taking a breather. Clawbrook 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.
Phisher drops an elbow to the side of Clawbrook's head. #T4#
Clawbrook has hold of Phisher's hands but Phisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Phisher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Phisher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phisher is looking to advance position but Clawbrook won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phisher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antwon Phisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Phisher dives in and grabs Clawbrook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clawbrook pushes down on Phisher's head and hops out.
Clawbrook shoots in but Phisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Clawbrook backs off Phisher throws a huge counter combo but Clawbrook manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Phisher drives through and clinches with Clawbrook against the cage.
Phisher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clawbrook looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Phisher decides to pull guard.
Phisher pulls Clawbrook in close to his closed guard and prevents Clawbrook from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clawbrook throwing strikes from guard but Phisher blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phisher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Phisher postures up and lands a big shot to Clawbrook's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phisher postures up and lands a big shot to Clawbrook's brow.
Phisher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phisher looking to pass the guard.
Phisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phisher lands a couple of digs.
Phisher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phisher wants to get up but he can't break Clawbrook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Phisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Clawbrook is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Phisher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clawbrook's head.
Antwon Phisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phisher pushing down on Clawbrook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phisher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clawbrook knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phisher trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Phisher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phisher wants to stand up but Clawbrook is controlling the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clawbrook is trying to escape back to his feet but Phisher uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Phisher happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Phisher is working to tighten his grip on Clawbrook's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Clawbrook has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Phisher is really squeezing tight and eventually Clawbrook passes out! Phisher breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antwon Phisher! |
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