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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Galehpardaz enables Acosta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galehpardaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Galehpardaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Acosta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Galehpardaz.
Galehpardaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acosta wants to control but Galehpardaz is keeping him busy.
Galehpardaz manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galehpardaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galehpardaz.#SUB#
Galehpardaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acosta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Galehpardaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Galehpardaz working for a triangle but Acosta defends it easily.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acosta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Galehpardaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Acosta escapes and throws Galehpardaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Acosta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galehpardaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Galehpardaz is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Galehpardaz wants to control but Acosta postures up.
Galehpardaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Acosta off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Galehpardaz seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Acosta's chin but Acosta turns very nicely into Galehpardaz's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Acosta.
Acosta connects with a couple of short punches.
Acosta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galehpardaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Galehpardaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acosta defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galehpardaz looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for a guillotine here but Acosta defends easily.
#SUB#
Galehpardaz pushes a forearm under Acosta's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Acosta is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gino Galehpardaz!
After winning the bout, Gino Galehpardaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acosta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Acosta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daniels's guard.
Daniels managing to control the position.
Daniels has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Daniels with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Acosta can't handle though.
Daniels 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.
Acosta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acosta preventing the sweep.
Acosta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daniels managing to control the position. #T1#
Acosta trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Daniels misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Acosta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Acosta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniels walks away with a smile on his face. Acosta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Acosta shoots in.
Daniels misses with a straight right. #T2#
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daniels throws a right hand that Acosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Acosta also avoids with ease.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Acosta avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Daniels drops Acosta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Acosta looks back up at him and smiles so Daniels waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Acosta is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Acosta is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Acosta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Acosta walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Daniels swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Daniels!
After the big win, Jack Daniels made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Northern Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Acosta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slivers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Slivers misses.
Johnny Slivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slivers clobbers Acosta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acosta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slivers circles away.
Slivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Acosta under the eye.#ROC2#Acosta is rocked!
Slivers pounces like a tiger and cracks Acosta with a vicious hook! Acosta is down but not out! Slivers follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Slivers! |
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Event:
MMAH 97
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Qwerty scores with a body shot.
Qwerty dodges the punch combination from Acosta.
Acosta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qwerty tries to counter with a clinch but Acosta shakes him off and moves away.
Acosta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qwerty misses with a straight right.
Acosta fails with a takedown attempt.
Qwerty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown but Qwerty shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qwerty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qwerty has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Acosta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adrien Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acosta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Acosta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qwerty cracks Acosta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Qwerty throws an overhand right that lands on Acosta's shoulder, as Acosta tries to avoid the shot.
Acosta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Acosta slips a straight right by Qwerty.
Qwerty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Acosta tries to move into range but Qwerty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qwerty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Acosta is rocked!
Qwerty scores with the left hand. Acosta knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Acosta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qwerty digs a good body shot into Acosta's ribs.
Qwerty lands a glancing blow to the side of Acosta's head.
Qwerty looks to land a left hand but Acosta moved out of range nicely.
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!
A jab from Qwerty misses.
Phil Qwerty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acosta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Qwerty closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Acosta! Qwerty dives in looking to finish! Acosta is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Qwerty! |
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Event:
MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Acosta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acosta fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Dover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dover has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Acosta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dover on the ground.
It looks like Dover might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Acosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Acosta wants to stand up but Dover is controlling him.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Acosta trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover lands a couple of digs.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#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.
Dover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dover works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to Acosta's brow.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Acosta has momentary wrist control but Dover slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover cracks Acosta with a solid left hand.
Dover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Dover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover controls from within his opponent's guard.
Acosta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Dover is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acosta is keeping the position for now.
Acosta has momentary wrist control but Dover slips an elbow through the middle.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acosta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Dover throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Acosta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dover is in Acosta's guard.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover stands up over Acosta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acosta looking to control.
Dover works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dover working some strikes from top position.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to Acosta's brow. #T1#
Dover is stalling in the full guard.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Acosta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dover controlling from the top position.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.#T2#
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acosta being controlled here, momentarily.
Dover is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dover shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Acosta is trying to defend but Dover finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dover trying to control the pace. #T3#
Acosta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Acosta's temple.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Dover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover working Acosta over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dover is trying to work for a kimura but Acosta is defending well.
#T4#
Dover performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover is nestled in close to Acosta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dover lands a nice short elbow.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dover keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Acosta has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Dover 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.
Ground and pound from Dover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover content to stall in guard here.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover is in close to Acosta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acosta is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dover looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dover looking for a sweep. Not yet Dover, not yet.
Dover trying to control the position here.
Acosta is looking to stand up but Dover won't let him.
Dover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dover is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #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.
Dover wants to sweep but no luck.
Dover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Dover stalling.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Acosta taking some punishment here, with Dover in his half guard.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acosta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover working Acosta over with strikes. #T3#
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Dover there.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Dover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Acosta's temple.
Acosta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dover stalling.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dover working over Acosta with some ground and pound. Acosta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Dover stalling.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acosta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover not doing much here.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acosta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dover 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover! |
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Event:
MMAH 85
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Stoic misses with a few strikes there.
Stoic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stoic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Acosta with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Acosta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Acosta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Acosta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Acosta prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stoic!
Acosta landing strikes from the mount.
Acosta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Acosta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stoic?
Acosta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Acosta with shots to the head and body - Stoic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Acosta content just to control the position here.
Acosta working Stoic over with strikes here.
Acosta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Acosta raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Acosta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Acosta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Acosta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Acosta controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoic is in a horrible position here. Acosta smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Acosta wants to finish this one by submission but Stoic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Acosta.
Stoic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Acosta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stoic is trying desperately to improve position.
Acosta controlling his opponent. #T4#
Acosta raining down shots from the mount!
Acosta controlling from the full mount.
Acosta tries to control but Stoic wriggling away.
Acosta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrien Acosta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Acosta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoic's half guard.
Acosta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoic can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Acosta wants to work for an arm triangle but Stoic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acosta works his way into side control.
Stoic is trying to control Acosta's posture but Acosta avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta working the ground and pound. #T1#
Stoic trying to remain calm as Acosta controls from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SU#
Acosta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Acosta lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Acosta closes the distance and clinches.
Stoic is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Acosta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stoic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
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!
Stoic tries to clinch but Acosta moves out of range.
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Acosta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to avoid it but Acosta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoic to the ground. Stoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been informed that Stoic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stoic moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.#CL#
Acosta pushes Stoic up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Stoic jumps into guard, dragging Acosta to the mat.
#T3#
Acosta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stoic looking to control.
Acosta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stoic is proving hard to escape from.
Acosta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Acosta stays in close to Stoic's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acosta is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoic has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stoic jumps guard but Acosta stands there with Stoic around his waist. Stoic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta wants to clinch up but Stoic keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoic, as that shot connected.
Stoic avoids the head kick by Acosta.
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 Adrien Acosta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoic throws a counter combo.
Acosta shoots in for a double leg but Stoic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stoic tries to clinch but Acosta is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoic misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acosta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Acosta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adrien Acosta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acosta shoots in and drives through. Stoic sprawls well.
Acosta shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Acosta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoic throws a head kick but Acosta moves out of range.
Acosta throws a one two combo.
Stoic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acosta paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Stoic darts in and clinches Acosta up against the cage.
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Stoic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Acosta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoic walks away with a smile on his face. Acosta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stoic tries to bum rush Acosta with a series of wild strikes but Acosta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Acosta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acosta.
Stoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Stoic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Stoic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Acosta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stoic can't fight it off and eventually Acosta manages to take the fight to the floor. Stoic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoic is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic controls Acosta momentarily but Acosta frees himself. #T3#
Acosta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stoic is trying to get back to half guard.
Acosta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stoic is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acosta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Acosta controls the position.#SUB#
Acosta tries for a kimura but Stoic is defending well.
Acosta throwing strikes but Stoic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Andrei Stoic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrien Acosta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Acosta is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Stoic.
I think Acosta 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
MMAH 81
Date: Oct 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Kinsey looks for the body kick but Acosta saw that one coming.
Acosta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kinsey. That did some damage!
Kinsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acosta circles away.
Acosta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kinsey moves to clinch but Acosta breaks away #TD2#
and Acosta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acosta.
Kinsey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Acosta manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Acosta working Kinsey over with strikes.
Kinsey wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Acosta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Acosta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Acosta 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. Kinsey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Acosta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrien Acosta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Schop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Acosta avoids it really well and circles away.
Acosta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Acosta doesn't manage to clinch there - Schop circles away.
Schop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schop looks for a takedown but Acosta sprawls well.
Schop shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Schop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acosta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schop tries to work over Acosta's front leg with a kick but Acosta checks it.
Acosta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schop.
Schop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schop throws a sloppy head kick and Acosta moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Schop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Acosta.
#BC2#
Acosta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Acosta has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schop.
Acosta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schop has a takedown stuffed.
Schop connects with a looping right hand.
#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Acosta.
Schop tries to control but Acosta manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Acosta sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Schop taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrien Acosta! |
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