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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick from Travis.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Travis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Ribeiro catches Travis right on the button with a cross.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Travis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travis finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Travis stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Travis avoids it.#BC2#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Travis misses. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro as he connects with a hook.
Travis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro throws a head kick but Travis moves out of range.
Travis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Travis finds it's way through Ribeiro's defenses.
Travis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Travis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Travis - just one landing.
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!
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Travis throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Ribeiro there.
Travis scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Travis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Travis gets a clinch. #TD#
Ribeiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ribeiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Travis from standing up.
Travis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Travis wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
Ribeiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Travis is looking to stand up but Ribeiro won't let him. #T3#
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Travis's guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Travis's brow.
Travis wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Travis's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro won't allow Travis to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Travis is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Ribeiro has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Travis taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Ribeiro!
Ashton Ribeiro 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Okada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Travis to the ground. Okada is now in Travis's guard.#SUB2#
Travis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okada lands a couple of digs.
Okada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Okada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Okada in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okada lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Okada in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Travis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuchika Okada! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #9
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Travis misses with a low kick as Khalidov jumps back.#TD#
Travis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khalidov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Travis wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khalidov passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Travis is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Travis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Khalidov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Travis tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.
Khalidov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Travis wants to get back to full guard.
Travis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Travis is trying to get back to full guard.
Travis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Travis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Travis actively working from the bottom here.
Khalidov really is a fat lump.
Travis is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khalidov is thwarting Travis's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Travis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khalidov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Travis is looking to stand back up but Khalidov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Travis. #T3##REVB##SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Travis wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Travis is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Travis keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Travis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Travis is staying active underneath Khalidov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been informed that Travis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Travis tries to kick Khalidov off but Khalidov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Travis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khalidov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Travis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khalidov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Travis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Travis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Travis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Travis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Travis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khalidov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Travis but great work by Khalidov.
Travis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khalidov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Khalidov tries to control but Travis wriggling away. #T1#
Travis has given up his back here.
Travis trying to control the hands but Khalidov breaks the grip.
Khalidov controlling well, preventing Travis from escaping the position.
Khalidov doesn't have the hooks in and Travis manages to turn into his guard.
Khalidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Travis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalidov wants to get back to his feet but Travis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Travis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khalidov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khalidov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Travis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khalidov 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 Travis.#T2#
Travis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Travis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidov is keen to just control but Travis is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Travis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Travis is looking to stand up but Khalidov isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Travis working for a triangle but Khalidov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Khalidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Travis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalidov has managed to get both his arms back between Travis's legs - danger averted.
Khalidov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Travis's guard.
Travis looking for a sweep. Not yet Travis, not yet. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Travis has his foot on Khalidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Travis striking off his back but it's not causing Khalidov any problems. #SUB2#
Travis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a triangle but Khalidov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a triangle but Khalidov pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Travis has his foot on Khalidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Travis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Howie Travis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Travis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khalidov has time to react.#TD2#
Travis feints and as Khalidov raises his hands in defense, Travis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Travis is one step ahead there.
Travis wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
Travis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Travis is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Travis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khalidov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Travis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khalidov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Travis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khalidov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Travis. #SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Khalidov is defending against the submission attempts here by Travis.
Mamed Khalidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Travis trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it. #SUB2#
Travis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khalidov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Travis wants to work for an arm triangle but Khalidov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Travis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Travis is trying to control the action in half guard but Khalidov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Khalidov is defending against the submission attempts here by Travis.
#SUB2#
Travis seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Travis is trying to work for a kimura but Khalidov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura but Khalidov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Travis to get the leverage.
Travis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
Travis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Travis seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidov defends the submission attempt.
Travis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khalidov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Travis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khalidov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Travis.
Howie Travis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Travis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura but Khalidov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Travis to get the leverage.
Mamed Khalidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Travis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Travis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Howie Travis wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Howie Travis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #8
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Fudge wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Travis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fudge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fudge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fudge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Travis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Travis lands a nice shot that snaps Fudge's head back.
Fudge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travis misses with a low kick.
Fudge wants to counter with a clinch but Travis pushes him away.
Travis misses with a looping right.
Travis avoids a kick to the body.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fudge takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Fudge darts in and clinches Travis up against the ropes.#TD#
Travis drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Fudge wanted to stand there but Travis had control of the position. #SU2#
Fudge decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Travis, up you get!
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Travis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fudge under the eye.#T1#
Travis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Travis connects with a nice looking jab.
Travis tries to work over Fudge's front leg with a kick but Fudge checks it.
Fudge tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Fudge's head but Fudge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fudge wants to clinch.
Travis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Travis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fudge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Travis.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but Fudge ducks down to avoid it.
Fudge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Travis misses with a straight right.
Travis lands with a hook. Fudge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Travis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Fudge moves into the clinch successfully.
Travis is trying to pull guard but Fudge turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Travis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Travis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Travis fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Travis.
Travis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Fudge trying to stall but Travis improves his position.
#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Fudge.
Bob Fudge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fudge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Travis dives in and grabs Fudge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fudge pushes down on Travis's head and hops out.
A jab from Travis misses.
Travis lands with a cross.
Fudge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Travis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Fudge darts in and clinches Travis up against the ropes.
Travis tries to pull guard but Fudge forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Fudge lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Fudge.
Travis is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travis misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Fudge moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fudge manages to break the clinch.
Travis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Travis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Fudge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Travis.
Travis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudge moves away.
Travis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Travis with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Travis misses.
Travis misses the shot to the body.
Fudge avoids the body shot from Travis.
#CL2#
Fudge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fudge tries to stall but Travis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Travis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fudge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Travis.
Fudge trying to control the position but instead, Travis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fudge into the ropes.
Travis jumps guard but Fudge stands there with Travis around his waist. Travis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Fudge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Travis jumps into guard, dragging Fudge to the mat.
#SU2#
Fudge gets to his feet - Travis follows without any prompting.
Fudge slips a straight right by Travis.
Fudge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Fudge misses.
Travis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis misses with a straight left.
Travis swats away the attempt to clinch by Fudge.
Fudge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Travis misses with a hook.
Fudge throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Fudge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fudge moves in looking to clinch but Travis pushes him off.
Travis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Travis.
Fudge wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Travis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Fudge gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Travis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fudge is pressed up against the ropes. Travis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fudge down to the mat. Fudge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travis lunges at Fudge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fudge's hand.
Fudge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Travis throws a big shot that misses.
Travis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Fudge fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fudge doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
Travis throws a solid leg kick but Fudge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Travis.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Travis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Travis throws a big counter combination but Fudge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Fudge does no damage.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Travis!
Bob Fudge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Travis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Travis swats away the attempt to clinch by Fudge.
Fudge slips under a jab.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Fudge saw that one coming.
Fudge slips a jab from Travis.
Fudge slips under a jab from Travis.
Travis throws a body punch but Fudge moves out of range.
Travis misses with a hook. Fudge ducked under it nicely.
Fudge wants to counter with a clinch but Travis pushes him away.
Fudge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Fudge checks a low kick from Travis.
Fudge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travis finds it's way round the side to connect with Fudge's head.
Fudge needs to keep his hands up - Travis had a free shot at his head there.
Travis looks to score with a jab to the body but Fudge is just out of range.
Travis avoids the clinch attempt 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!
Fudge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Travis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fudge can do to turn this around?
Travis throws a jab when Fudge was well out of range.
Travis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fudge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Fudge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fudge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Travis tries to keep at a distance but Fudge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fudge is trying to maintain a safe position but Travis gets an underhook and turns Fudge into the ropes.#BC2#
Fudge breaks from the clinch.
Fudge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howie Travis is winning the standup battle so far.
Fudge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Fudge throws a series of punches but Travis moves out of range.
Travis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudge moves away.
Travis keeps the fight on the outside.
Travis misses the jab.
Fudge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Travis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Travis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Travis connects with a right hand. Fudge shakes it off.
Fudge wants to clinch.
Fudge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fudge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Travis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Fudge's head but Fudge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis jabs Fudge right on the nose. Fudge blinks but takes it well.
Fudge just misses with a punch to the body.
Travis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Travis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fudge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Travis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fudge is able to avoid easily.
Travis throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Travis does it's job there.#CL2#
Fudge has closed the distance and engaged Travis in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudge lands a right hand.
Travis avoids the elbow strike from Fudge, against the ropes.
Travis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Travis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fudge slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fudge.
The crowd are getting on Fudge's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Travis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fudge smiles and moves away.
Travis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Fudge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Travis throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Fudge counters by moving into the clinch.
Travis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fudge lands an elbow that stopped Travis in his tracks for a moment.
Travis jumps guard but Fudge turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Travis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fudge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fudge throws an elbow but misses.
Travis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fudge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge misses with the head strike.
Fudge misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis dodges an elbow strike from Fudge.
Travis tries to pull guard but Fudge forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Travis goes for a takedown attempt but Fudge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Travis misses the target. #CL2#
Fudge darts in and clinches Travis up against the ropes.#T1##BC2#
Fudge manages to break the clinch.
Travis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fudge on the side of the head.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Travis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Travis throws a hook but Fudge blocks it.
Fudge slips a jab from Travis.
Travis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fudge is fending him off so far but Travis persists. Nope, Fudge circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fudge tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Travis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fudge moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Travis tries to pull guard but Fudge forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Travis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Travis as Fudge tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Travis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fudge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fudge slips under a jab.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Travis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fudge fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Travis.
Fudge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Travis, as that shot connected.
Travis throws a shot from downtown. Fudge moves away and avoids it.
Fudge tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Travis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Fudge tries to clinch but Travis moves out of range.
Travis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fudge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Travis.
The fighters circling - Travis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Travis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fudge has time to react.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Travis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fudge tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Travis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fudge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fudge tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Travis with a nice cross.
Fudge slips under a jab from Travis.
Fudge tries to clinch up but Travis circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##CL2#
Fudge moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Travis has Fudge pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fudge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Travis pulls Fudge into guard.
#SU2#
Fudge stands up and waves to Travis to follow him.
Fudge drops his hands momentarily and Travis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Fudge forces Travis back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Travis pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Fudge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fudge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Travis sets himself, and Fudge steps forward looking for the clinch! Travis avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Travis.
Fudge is looking to clinch.
Travis throws a hook but Fudge avoids it easily.
Fudge on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Fudge moves into the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Travis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Fudge to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fudge lands a body punch.
Travis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bob Fudge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fudge misses with a knee to the head.
Howie Travis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Travis tries to score a body lock takedown but Fudge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fudge can't find room to land a body shot as Travis controls the action.
Fudge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Fudge breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Fudge clinches.
Fudge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob Fudge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Travis prevents a body shot from Fudge.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Fudge.
I think Travis 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Howie Travis wins by unanimous decision!
Howie Travis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #7
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Travis is defended easily by Sweetsugar.
Travis shoots in for a double leg but Sweetsugar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Travis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sweetsugar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Travis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sweetsugar is looking to chop away at Travis's legs.
Sweetsugar throws a series of punches but Travis moves out of range.
Travis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sweetsugar swivels and escapes.
No luck for Travis with that takedown attempt.
Sweetsugar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweetsugar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sweetsugar fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetsugar wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Sweetsugar wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Travis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sweetsugar's waist but Sweetsugar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Travis off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sweetsugar tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Travis is defended easily by Sweetsugar.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweetsugar stuffs the takedown attempt from Travis. Travis gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Sweetsugar wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Travis.
Travis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Travis with that takedown attempt.
Travis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sweetsugar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sweetsugar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sweetsugar is trying to drag Travis to the mat but Travis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Travis is trying to drag Sweetsugar to the mat but Sweetsugar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Travis is trying to drag Sweetsugar to the mat but Sweetsugar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#T2##TD2#
Sweetsugar manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Travis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sweetsugar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sweetsugar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sweetsugar! #REVB#
Travis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Travis is looking to reverse the position.
Sweetsugar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Travis!
Sweetsugar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sweetsugar working the ground and pound effectively.
Travis wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweetsugar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Travis is looking to escape. #T3#
Sweetsugar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sweetsugar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Travis is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Travis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sweetsugar landing strikes from the mount and Travis is in trouble!
Sweetsugar with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Travis tries to improve his position but Sweetsugar has taken his back! Sweetsugar has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Travis tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sweetsugar pushes Travis away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lox Sweetsugar! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #6
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
Karol Bedorf really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 269.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Howie Travis was cancelled. |
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Enfusion MMA #4
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Fudge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fudge is looking for the big counter here.
Fudge doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
Travis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fudge doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Travis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fudge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Travis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fudge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fudge tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Travis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fudge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fudge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Fudge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Fudge is controlling him.
Travis tries to circle away but Fudge has him pinned against the ropes.
Fudge misses with a knee strike.
Fudge holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Travis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge tries to land knees in the clinch but Travis avoids the damage to the body.
Travis is trying to push Fudge away but Fudge has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fudge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Travis is keeping busy.
Fudge prevents Travis from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Travis wants to get back to striking at distance but Fudge won't allow it.
Fudge keeps control of Travis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fudge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Travis is keeping busy.#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fudge moves out of range as Travis strikes.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fudge drives through and clinches with Travis against the ropes.
Travis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Travis is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fudge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fudge looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Fudge breaks from the clinch.
Travis connects with the punch.
Travis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Travis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Travis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Fudge forces Travis back against the ropes and clinches.
Fudge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Travis is trying to push Fudge away but Fudge has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Travis blocks the elbow strike.
Fudge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Travis avoids it.
Travis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fudge slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Travis as Fudge tries to tie him up.
Fudge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Travis is trying to break free.
Fudge tries to land a knee to the head but Travis blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Travis wants to get back to striking at distance but Fudge won't allow it.
Fudge wants to stall.
Fudge trying to stall but Travis improves his position.
Travis is trying to force a seperation but Fudge has the dominant position.
Travis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fudge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Travis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fudge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fudge lands a damaging elbow.
Fudge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fudge misses with a knee strike.
Travis blocks a body shot from Fudge. #BC#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fudge takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Fudge breaks from the clinch.
Travis throws a lazy right hand but Fudge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Fudge does no damage.
Travis throws a jab when Fudge was well out of range.
Fudge is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fudge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Fudge forces Travis back against the ropes and clinches.
Fudge tries to stall but Travis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Fudge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Fudge manages to break the clinch.
Travis throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Fudge instigates a clinch.
Fudge scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Fudge manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fudge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Fudge's cut.
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#
Fudge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fudge wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howie Travis is winning the standup battle so far.
Fudge fails to land with a series of punches.
Travis lands with a nice body punch.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Travis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Travis keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Travis as he connects with a hook.
Travis throws a shot from downtown. Fudge moves away and avoids it.
Fudge wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Fudge's head but Fudge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fudge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fudge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Howie Travis has been cut.#CL2#
Fudge clinches up against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Travis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fudge misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fudge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Fudge closes the distance and clinches.
Bob Fudge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fudge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fudge lands a left hand.
Travis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fudge has him pressed against the ropes.
Fudge looking to throw knees to the head but Travis is blocking nicely.
Travis is trying to push Fudge away but Fudge has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Travis is trying to push Fudge away but Fudge has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Fudge fails to land.
Travis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Fudge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Fudge drives through and clinches with Travis against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Fudge scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Travis swats away the attempt to clinch by Fudge.#T2#
Fudge slips under a jab.
Travis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Travis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Travis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudge moves away.
Fudge walks into a jab.
Fudge doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
Fudge doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
Fudge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Travis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fudge tries to clinch there but Travis circles away.
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fudge tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Fudge rushes Travis and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Travis's efforts to push away.
Fudge has Travis pushed against the ropes.
Fudge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Travis tries to circle away but Fudge has him pinned against the ropes.
Fudge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fudge holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Travis tries to break free but Fudge pushes him back against the ropes.
Travis is trying to push Fudge away but Fudge has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fudge throws an elbow but it misses.
Travis dodges an elbow strike from Fudge.
Travis tries to break free but Fudge pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fudge throws a punch but it's blocked by Travis. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fudge is looking to control Travis's arms but Travis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fudge has his back to the ropes.
Fudge looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Fudge.
Fudge moves in looking to clinch but Travis pushes him off.
Fudge wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Fudge clinches. #BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch.
Travis misses with a leg kick.
Travis lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travis throws a hook but Fudge blocks it.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Fudge takes the fight into the clinch.
Fudge misses with some punches.
Travis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Travis blocks an elbow strike from Fudge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fudge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fudge clinches.
Travis is trying to push Fudge away but Fudge has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fudge lands an elbow just above Travis 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Travis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fudge wants to stall.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Fudge is controlling him.#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch.
Fudge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Travis swats away the attempt to clinch by Fudge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis throws the left hand but Fudge avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Fudge closes the distance and pushes Travis back into the ropes.
Travis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Fudge to work.
#T1#
Fudge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travis's elbow.
Fudge lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Travis tries to circle away but Fudge has him pinned against the ropes.
Travis blocking some punches.
Fudge pushes off an throws an elbow but Travis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fudge tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fudge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Travis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fudge has him pressed against the ropes.
Fudge with a knee to the head.
Fudge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Travis avoids a wild elbow strike from Fudge.#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fudge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fudge fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Fudge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fudge misses with an elbow over the top.
Fudge lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Fudge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Fudge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Travis, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch.
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!
Fudge tries to clinch up but Travis circles away and keeps his distance.
Travis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fudge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fudge lands a nice shot that snaps Travis's head back.
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Travis keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Fudge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Travis misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Fudge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Fudge has him pressed against the ropes.
Fudge with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Fudge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Fudge tries to land knees in the clinch but Travis avoids the damage to the body.
Travis avoiding damage as Fudge throws knees to the body.
Fudge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Fudge fails to land.
Fudge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fudge wants to stall.
Fudge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Travis blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Fudge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fudge tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Bob Fudge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Travis missing with a left hand there. Fudge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fudge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Fudge checks a low kick from Travis.
Fudge wants to clinch.
Travis is looking to counter the offense by Fudge and move into the clinch.
Fudge throws a nice looking combination but Travis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Travis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fudge.
Travis misses with a low kick.
Fudge wants to counter the offense by Travis and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Fudge clinches up with Travis and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fudge lands a damaging elbow.
Howie Travis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Fudge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis misses the jab.
Fudge wants to counter with a clinch but Travis pushes him away.
Fudge misses with a head kick.
Travis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Fudge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fudge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob Fudge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fudge tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Fudge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fudge 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Bob Fudge!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Bob Fudge!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bob Fudge!
Bob Fudge wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #3
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Travis instigates a clinch.
Travis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khalidov tries to pull guard but Travis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Khalidov drops back down to his feet.
Khalidov tries a knee to the head but Travis blocks it.
#TD2#
Travis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Travis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Travis is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis is looking to stand up but Khalidov won't let him.
Khalidov is trying to control the position but Travis postures up.
Travis wanted to stand there but Khalidov had control of the position. #T1#
Travis with a nice head shot there.
Travis stays in close to Khalidov's body and controls the position.
Travis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Travis postures up in Khalidov's guard and throws a big left but Khalidov blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Travis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khalidov goes for a double leg but Travis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Travis continues to drive forward.
Travis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khalidov's efforts to push away.
Khalidov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Travis is defending well for now.#BC2#
Travis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Travis misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Travis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Travis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khalidov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Travis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khalidov is staying active underneath Travis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Travis controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Khalidov won't allow Travis to pass to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khalidov tries to roll over but Travis keeps him under control.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
Travis tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
Khalidov is trying to control but Travis manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Travis controlling from the full mount.
Travis looking to finish Khalidov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khalidov!#SUB2#
Travis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khalidov is surviving well by controlling Travis's body position as best he can.
Travis is trying to control here but Khalidov has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Travis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Travis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Travis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khalidov trying to control here.
Travis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov trying to control from the bottom.
Travis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Travis content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Travis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Travis works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Travis controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Travis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khalidov looks a forlorn figure.
Travis looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Travis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Travis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khalidov is surviving well by controlling Travis's body position as best he can. #T3#
Khalidov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Travis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Travis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Travis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Travis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Travis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Travis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khalidov defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Travis lands with a shot to the body.
Travis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Travis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khalidov's guard.
Travis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Travis trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Travis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Travis trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Travis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Travis wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khalidov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Travis misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Travis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khalidov did well to prevent Travis getting side control.
Travis wants to get back to his feet.
Khalidov is not content to let Travis control the position.#T3#
Travis working Khalidov over with strikes. #SU2#
Travis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Khalidov to stand up. #CL2#
Travis clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Travis breaks from the clinch.
Travis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Travis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khalidov sprawls well initially but Travis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Travis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
Travis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Travis there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov tries to roll over but Travis keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4##TD2#
Travis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Travis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Khalidov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Travis.
Khalidov is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Travis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Travis shoots for a takedown but Khalidov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Travis counters by moving into the clinch.
Travis prevents the takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#TD2#
Travis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khalidov uses from the top position.
Travis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Khalidov has a closed guard, preventing Travis from standing up.
Khalidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Travis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Travis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidov is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Travis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Travis throws a head kick that misses
and Khalidov counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Travis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Travis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2##SU2#
Travis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Khalidov to his feet. #TD2#
Khalidov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howie Travis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Travis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Travis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalidov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Travis controls the pace.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Travis.
Travis stops Khalidov from standing up.
Travis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Khalidov is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Travis stands up and waves to Khalidov to follow him. #TD2#
Travis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khalidov sprawls well initially but Travis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Travis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Travis passes to side control. #SUB2#
Travis is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalidov is defending well.
Travis advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Travis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Khalidov enables Travis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Khalidov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Travis looking to pass the guard.
Travis sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Travis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khalidov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Travis has managed to get both his arms back between Khalidov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Travis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Travis trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Travis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khalidov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Travis, into his guard. #REVR#
Khalidov won't allow Travis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Travis has his hands on Khalidov's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalidov won't allow Travis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Travis has his foot on Khalidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Travis wants to stand up but Khalidov is controlling him.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Travis.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Travis looking for a guillotine here but Khalidov defends easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Travis feints and as Khalidov raises his hands in defense, Travis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Travis tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidov is retaining full guard.
Travis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Travis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Travis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Travis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Travis wants to control but Khalidov is keeping him busy.
Travis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travis scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Travis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Travis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Howie Travis!
Howie Travis wins by unanimous decision! |
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