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Event:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Singer gets tackled into the cage by Two. Two maintains the clinch.
Singer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Two up against the cage.
Two can't get the takedown.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Singer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Singer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Two being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Two breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Singer's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Singer finds it's target.
Saul Singer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singer swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singer.
Two swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Two has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1##CL2#
Two rushes Singer and presses him up against the cage.
Two looking to stall.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Singer is defending well.
Saul Singer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Two Two.
Singer cracks Two with a nice body shot.
Two is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Singer.
Singer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Two.
Two looks winded!
Singer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Singer.
Singer lands with a short shot to the head.
Two is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Singer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Singer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Singer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Singer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Two.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Singer.
Nice body punch from Singer.
Singer lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singer lands a nice uppercut.
Singer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Twos head.
Singer scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Two is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Singer finish him?
Singer stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Singer manages to break the clinch.
Two doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singer counters with a huge left! Two is in big trouble! He's backing up but Singer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Two from any more damage. A dominating finish by Singer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Singer! |
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Event:
MMAH 74
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Juiro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juiro lands a two punch combo.
Juiro throws a nice looking combination but Two bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Two circles away quickly and effectively.
Two wants to counter the offense by Juiro and move into the clinch position.
Juiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Two shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juiro but Juiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoshigaki Juiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juiro misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Juiro does no damage.
Two is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Juiro gets caught napping as Two dives in and scores a takedown. Juiro manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Two drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Two jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Juiro has wrist control.#SUB#
Juiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Two doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Juiro is tightening it up a little... Two has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Two reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Two taps out! Nice BJJ there by Juiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hoshigaki Juiro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Vartescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Two at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vartescu.
Vartescu lands with a hook. Two tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vartescu clobbers Two with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Vartescu.
Good standup being displayed there by Vartescu as he connects with a hook.
Vartescu lands a really nice looking cross but Two seems unphased.
Vartescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Two stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Vartescu finds it's way through Two's defenses.
Two on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Vartescu. No joy for Two on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vartescu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Two's hands.
Vartescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Two should have avoided that one.
Two drops his hands momentarily and Vartescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Vartescu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Two on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Two fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vartescu to the ground. Two is now in Vartescu's guard.
Vartescu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two.
Two preventing the sweep.
Two postures up in Vartescu's guard and throws a big left but Vartescu blocks it.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vartescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
Two throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Two throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vartescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartescu has wrist control.#T2#
Vartescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vartescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vartescu is breathing heavily.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartescu has wrist control.
Two working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Two throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely.
Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Two throwing strikes but missing.
Two content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vartescu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
Two throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely. #T3#
Two throws a strike but Vartescu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Two tries to strike from the bottom.
Two working a defensive guard here.
Two 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.
Two is trying to keep Vartescu in close.
Two wants to sweep here but Vartescu controlling him for the moment.
Vartescu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Two is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Two has a closed guard, preventing Vartescu from standing up.
Vartescu wants to stand and escape but instead Two has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Two with a flurry of punches that miss.
Two postures up in Vartescu's guard and throws a big left but Vartescu blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two won't allow Vartescu to sweep him here.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two keeps trying to improve his position.
Vartescu wants to stand but Two is controlling the position.
Two wants to control from the top but Vartescu keeps moving.
Two with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Vartescu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vartescu lands with a right hand.
Vartescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Two defending well as Vartescu loads up on a big left hand.
Two is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vartescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Two closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vartescu did well to prevent Two getting side control.
Vartescu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Two working the head and body with strikes.
Two thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Two throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Two thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vartescu defending well though.
Vartescu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Two.
Two not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vartescu defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vartescu defends it well.
Vartescu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Two.
Two Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
Two missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vartescu is trying to control but can't.
Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Two is trying to work for a kimura but Vartescu is defending well.
Two throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Two there. #T2#
Vartescu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Two.
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vartescu keeps working. #SUB2#
Two is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vartescu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Two not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vartescu defending well though.
Two missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Two thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Two thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vartescu's head.
Vartescu is staying active underneath Two, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Two is trying to work for a kimura but Vartescu is defending well.
Two missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Two wants to control but Vartescu is keeping him busy.
Two throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Two throwing shots but Vartescu is blocking nicely.
Two thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Two scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vartescu wants to control but Two is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vartescu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Two trying to control the action but Vartescu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Two landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Two throwing shots but Vartescu is blocking nicely.
Two trying to control the action but Vartescu is working from the bottom.
Two missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Two missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Two thows a huge punch but Vartescu dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vartescu defending well though.
Two missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Two not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Two Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Two dives in and grabs Vartescu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vartescu pushes down on Two's head and hops out.
Two takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vartescu throws an overhand right that lands on Two's shoulder, as Two tries to avoid the shot.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartescu throws out the jab.
Vartescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vartescu throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Vartescu misses its intended target.
Two throws a counter combo.
Two takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vartescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Two.
Nikolai Vartescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Vartescu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartescu. Two does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vartescu connects with a body shot that sends Two's belly button to the back.
Vartescu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vartescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Two was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartescu.#T1#
Vartescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.
Two throws an elbow but Vartescu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Two working the ground and pound but Vartescu is defending the strikes.
Vartescu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vartescu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Two.
Two fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vartescu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Two is looking to take a break and control but Vartescu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Two stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Two dives in and grabs Vartescu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vartescu pushes down on Two's head and hops out.
Vartescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartescu throws out the jab.
Two swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vartescu throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.
Vartescu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Two works to advance to full mount. Vartescu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Two throws some wild stikes that Vartescu manages to avoid easily.
Two raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vartescu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Two tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Two unloads with some shots from mount but Vartescu bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Two looking to ground and pound but Vartescu is blocking nicely.
Two unloading with bombs!
Vartescu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Two tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Two landing strikes, looking to finish!
Two throwing strikes here but Vartescu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vartescu because Two loaded up on that one.
Two thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Two looking to ground and pound but Vartescu is blocking nicely.
Vartescu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Two.
Poor strikes thrown by Two there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Two fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartescu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Two tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vartescu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Two throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vartescu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Two.
Vartescu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Two tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Two throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Two thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Two unloads with some shots from mount but Vartescu bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Two Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Two 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Two! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Redscale shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Redscale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Two has closed the distance and engaged Redscale in a clinch.
Two is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Two jumps guard.
#SUB#
Two working for a triangle but Redscale defends it easily.
Two throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Redscale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redscale has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
Redscale won't allow Two to sweep him here. #T1#
Redscale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Two swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Two looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two wants to sweep here but Redscale controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Two has a takedown stuffed.
Two looks to land a left hand but Redscale moved out of range nicely.
Two looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redscale is fending him off so far but Two persists. Nope, Redscale circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Two shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redscale's guard.
Redscale wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Two manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB##SUB#
Two is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redscale defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two trying to control from half guard but Redscale is working away.
Redscale has hold of Two's hands but Two slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redscale is staying active underneath Two, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Two tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Redscale. #T3#
Redscale won't allow Two to pass to mount. #SU#
Two stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Redscale to get to his feet.
Two shoots in for a double leg but Redscale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redscale tries to counter with a clinch but Two shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Two Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redscale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Two pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Two tries to clinch but Redscale moves out of range. #TD#
Two shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Redscale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Two. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redscale keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Redscale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Redscale keeping full guard, as Two tries to pass.
Redscale keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Two Two dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Two shoots in but Redscale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redscale follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Two looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redscale is fending him off so far but Two persists. Nope, Redscale circles away and we're back to standing.
Two is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redscale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Two Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two throws a lazy head kick
and Redscale counters with a three punch combo that has Two backing up. Two nods at Redscale to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Two.
Redscale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Two wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two wants to stand but Redscale is controlling his arm.
Two trying to control the action but Redscale is working from the bottom.
Redscale is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Two is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redscale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Two advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Two there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Two landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Two lands a big shot there that rocks Redscale but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Two tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Redscale is squirming around, avoiding Two's attempts to control the action.
Two cracks Redscale with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#Redscale is rocked!#SUB#
Two with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Redscale is still in real trouble! Can Two finish him?
Two throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Two lands a big shot to the head and Redscale winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Two Two! |
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