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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pod steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vermeer.
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Pod is just out of range.
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeer lands a slapping body shot.
Vermeer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vermeer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod moves in looking to clinch but Vermeer pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeer misses the target.
Vermeer swats away the attempt to clinch by Pod.
Pod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
#T1#
A big right from Vermeer misses.
Pod wants to counter with a clinch but Vermeer pushes him away.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vermeer lands the left hand.
Pod moves in looking to clinch but Vermeer pushes him off.
Vermeer throwing a counter right hand but Pod manages to avoid it.
Pod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermeer connects with a right hand. Pod shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Pod is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vermeer stuns Pod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Vermeer lands.
Pod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermeer works Pod's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pod tries to clinch but Vermeer is having none of it. #T2#
Pod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD#
Vermeer drops Pod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pod looks back up at him and smiles so Vermeer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Pod is rocked!
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pod is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Vermeer drops Pod with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vermeer follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Fatu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stick wants to clinch but Fatu slips to the side#TD2#
and Fatu counters with a single leg into guard. Stick didn't expect that.
Fatu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fatu scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Stick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fatu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fatu scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Stick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stick looking for a guillotine here but Fatu defends easily.
Fatu with a nice head shot there.
Fatu advances position into side control!#T1#
Stick is not content to let Fatu control the position.
Fatu cracks Stick with a big elbow.
Fatu working the ground and pound.
Stick is trying to control Fatu's posture but Fatu avoids it.
A big shot lands for Fatu! That's hurt Stick! Will he recover? Fatu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keola Fatu!
Keola Fatu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Wooden Stick was interviewed post fight and said 'There were things going into this fight I should have contemplated, but failed to do so. I must learn to evolve mentally, to learn my opponent and study the fight. I will come back stronger. '.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 77
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Yoshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Yoshida scores with a takedown into McVeigh's guard.#ES#
McVeigh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
McVeigh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVeigh lands a nice looking body kick.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by McVeigh's head coaches at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a takedown. McVeigh tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McVeigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Yoshida.
McVeigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Yoshida ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab from McVeigh.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McVeigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
Yoshida tries a low kick but McVeigh avoids it.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida darts in looking for a takedown but McVeigh gets double underhooks and turns Yoshida into the cage.
A head kick from McVeigh lands but Yoshida takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McVeigh.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yoshida.
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!
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McVeigh throws a nice inside leg kick.
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. Yoshida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McVeigh is looking to slow Yoshida down with leg kicks.
McVeigh dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Yoshida tries to clinch but McVeigh moves out of range.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McVeigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoshida is still on wobbly legs! Can McVeigh finish him?
Yoshida dives in for a single leg takedown but McVeigh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yoshida seems to have recovered his senses.
McVeigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshida's sensitive parts.
McVeigh throws a head kick that half lands.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
McVeigh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McVeigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but McVeigh keeps it at a distance.
McVeigh is looking for a counter combo.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McVeigh looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoshida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Yoshida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McVeigh's guard.
Yoshida is looking to work some ground and pound but McVeigh has wrist control.
Yoshida postures up in McVeigh's guard and throws a big left but McVeigh blocks it. #T3#
Yoshida throwing strikes from guard but McVeigh blocks nicely.
Yoshida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! McVeigh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard.#REVR##SU#
McVeigh stands up from Yoshida's guard - McVeigh perhaps looking for a knockout.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVeigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McVeigh is fending him off so far but Yoshida persists. Nope, McVeigh circles away and we're back to standing.
McVeigh lands a body shot.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yoshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McVeigh thinks about countering with a head kick.
A cross from McVeigh lands.#TD2#
McVeigh tries to sprawl but Yoshida drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVeigh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a big elbow that misses.
Yoshida is pushing down on McVeigh's leg trying to pass to half guard. McVeigh is fighting to maintain full guard but Yoshida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yoshida is looking to advance position but McVeigh won't allow it.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McVeigh!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida throws some wild stikes that McVeigh manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for McVeigh.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aidan McVeigh is winning the standup battle so far.
McVeigh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McVeigh connects with a high kick.
McVeigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McVeigh lands a head kick!
McVeigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshida's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McVeigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
McVeigh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVeigh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McVeigh wants it to stay on the feet.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Yoshida.#T1#
McVeigh lands a high kick!
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but McVeigh keeps it at a distance.
McVeigh lands a nice hook to Yoshida's body. Yoshida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McVeigh dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Yoshida walks into a stiff left hand from McVeigh.
McVeigh connects with a single shot there.
McVeigh lands a nice looking body kick.
McVeigh scores with a one two! Yoshida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McVeigh lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Yoshida drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet but Yoshida drags him back down.
Yoshida throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yoshida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McVeigh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McVeigh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yoshida.
#T2##SUB2#
Yoshida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoshida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Yoshida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoshida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McVeigh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Yoshida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Yoshida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryo Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Yoshida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yoshida misses with the ground and pound.
Yoshida throws an elbow but McVeigh slips to the side and avoids it well.
McVeigh is trying to buck Yoshida off.
Yoshida throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McVeigh works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Yoshida looks to land a strike but McVeigh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yoshida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVeigh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshida throws a strike but McVeigh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McVeigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McVeigh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yoshida's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVeigh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVeigh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
McVeigh gets to his feet - Yoshida follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
McVeigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
Yoshida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Yoshida ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McVeigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but McVeigh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVeigh continues to drive forward.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Yoshida.#TD2#
Yoshida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McVeigh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##ES#
McVeigh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
McVeigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida is trying hard to land a takedown here. McVeigh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McVeigh feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
McVeigh throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McVeigh defends it nicely.
McVeigh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McVeigh.
Yoshida shoots in but McVeigh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoshida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from McVeigh.
Yoshida throws a body punch but McVeigh moves out of range.
McVeigh scoring well with a low kick there.
McVeigh fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a takedown. McVeigh tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McVeigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McVeigh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
McVeigh lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
McVeigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Yoshida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McVeigh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
McVeigh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVeigh feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
McVeigh stuffs the takedown.
Yoshida tries to clinch up.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Aidan McVeigh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVeigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McVeigh lands a head kick!
#T4##TD2#
McVeigh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yoshida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
McVeigh pushes Yoshida off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yoshida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVeigh. McVeigh obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida wants to clinch.
McVeigh looks to land a combination. Yoshida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryo Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but McVeigh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVeigh continues to drive forward.
Yoshida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Yoshida ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yoshida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan McVeigh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVeigh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McVeigh!
During a confident post fight interview, Aidan McVeigh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CCR 32
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Brezlav throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aerts's waist but Aerts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brezlav off to one side. #TD#
Aerts drives through with a takedown into Brezlav's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Brezlav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brezlav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aerts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aerts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brezlav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brezlav can't keep his opponent in guard - Aerts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aerts wants to free his trapped foot but Brezlav is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brezlav gets back to full guard.
Aerts wants to control from the top but Brezlav keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brezlav pushes a forearm under Aerts's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Aerts is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Brezlav!
An out of breath Igor Brezlav thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pod rushes Faflatas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faflatas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Faflatas won't allow it.
Faflatas wants a takedown.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faflatas working Pod over with knees to the body.
Faflatas scores with a shot to the side of Pod's head.
Pod prevents the takedown attempt.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pod misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas has Pod pressed against the cage, preventing Pod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faflatas tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Pod - that landed with a thud.
Faflatas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faflatas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
Faflatas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faflatas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pod.
Pod tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faflatas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas tries a body shot but Pod blocks it.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod misses with a body punch.
Pod scores with a shot to the side of Faflatas's head.
Faflatas misses with a punch to the body.
Pod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Faflatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Pod lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Faflatas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
Faflatas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faflatas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
Faflatas throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Faflatas.
#T3#
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Pod tries to work over Faflatas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Pod.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faflatas is trying to drag Pod to the mat but Pod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pod throws a head punch that misses.
Faflatas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Pod.
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Faflatas manages to pull guard.
Pod working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pod won't allow Faflatas to get back to his feet. #T4#
Pod wanted to stand there but Faflatas had control of the position.
Pod with a nice head shot there.
Pod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faflatas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pod throws a strike but Faflatas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Faflatas stands and steps away. Pod gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pod moves into the clinch.
Faflatas misses with a body punch.
Pod blocks an elbow strike from Faflatas.
Faflatas working Pod over with knees to the body.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
Faflatas scores with a shoulder strike.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Faflatas throws an elbow but it misses.
Faflatas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faflatas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faflatas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Faflatas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faflatas dives in for a single leg takedown but Pod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Faflatas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pod tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
Pod takes a knee right on the jaw!
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pod just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faflatas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pod lands a nice shot to the body.
Pod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faflatas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Faflatas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faflatas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pod's efforts to push away.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
#T1#
Pod scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Faflatas pulls guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Faflatas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Faflatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faflatas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Pod.
Faflatas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pod can do to turn this around?
Pod tries to break free but Faflatas pushes him back against the cage.
Pod gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faflatas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pod after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pod.
Pod is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Pod has him pressed against the cage.
Pod misses with some punches.
#T2#
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faflatas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pod walks away with a smile on his face. Faflatas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Pod clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling him.
Faflatas prevents Pod from breaking the clinch.
Pod blocks a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faflatas landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas lands a shoulder strike.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pod.
A right handed body shot lands from Faflatas.
#T3#
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Pod.
Faflatas wants to take the fight to the mat but Pod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Faflatas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nick Faflatas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faflatas tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pod swings wildly with an uppercut but Faflatas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pod works on Faflatas's body with a couple of short punches.
Pod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faflatas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Faflatas gets control of Pod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Faflatas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pod loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Faflatas has his feet on Pod's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Faflatas misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Pod counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Pod as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Pod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
A hook to the body from Pod.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
Faflatas throws an elbow that misses.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Pod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Faflatas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod'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!
#R3##CL2#
Pod closes the distance and clinches.
Pod is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Faflatas is working for takedown but Pod is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pod has a couple of punches blocked by Faflatas.
Faflatas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
Faflatas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pod's face.
#T1#
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faflatas is trying to drag Pod to the mat but Pod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Pod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
Faflatas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pod blocks it with crossed arms.
Pod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faflatas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod tries to work over Faflatas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Faflatas is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faflatas.
A shot in the inside from Pod.
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas prevents Pod from breaking the clinch.
Pod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pod to keep the fight standing.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faflatas misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Pod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas with a knee to the head.
Pod lands a nice uppercut.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Faflatas won't allow it.
#TD#
Faflatas pulls guard successfully.
Pod stops Faflatas from standing up.
Pod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faflatas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pod throws an elbow that misses. Faflatas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pod's guard. Nice move by Faflatas!#REVR##SU#
Faflatas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Faflatas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Pod is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Pod has had enough of the clinch but Faflatas keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling him.
Faflatas tries to score a body lock takedown but Pod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lotus Pod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nick Faflatas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faflatas tries to land knees in the clinch but Pod avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus Pod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faflatas 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Faflatas!
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Event:
CCR 26
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Aerts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aerts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas wants to stand but Aerts is controlling the position.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas trying to control the position here.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aerts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is pulling down on Aerts's head to control his posture.
Aerts advances to half guard.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Aerts wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position. #T1#
Aerts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aerts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Aerts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Aerts is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Aerts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aerts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Aerts wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Aerts.
#SUB2#
Aerts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aerts trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Aerts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Aerts wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Aerts keeps trying to improve his position.
Aerts trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Aerts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.
Aerts works his way into side control.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Aerts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Aerts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Aerts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Aerts swings around for an armbar but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aerts's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas trying to control but Aerts is working from the bottom.
Thomas forces his way into half guard.
Aerts moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Govan Aerts dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##KD#
Thomas drops Aerts with a left right combo! Thomas follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#
It looks like Govan Aerts has been cut.
Thomas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aerts!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aerts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas wants to control the pace but Aerts is squirming around nicely.
Thomas lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aerts tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Aerts gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aerts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aerts tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aerts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
Thomas passes to side control. #T1#
Aerts is trying to work for a sweep but Thomas has mounted him!
Aerts wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aerts can do to turn this around?
Thomas lands with some strikes.
Thomas postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Aerts badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Thomas around the waist but Thomas pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Thomas is the winner by TKO! Thomas jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Thomas!
Evan Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 258 TNT
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Yoshida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Khan.
Al Khan 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Khan, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Al Khan.
A left lands for Al Khan.
Yoshida shoots in and drives through. Al Khan sprawls well.
Al Khan lands an overhand right.
Al Khan connects with a right hand. Yoshida shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Khan but Al Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yoshida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Khan tries to avoid it but Yoshida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Khan to the ground. Al Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoshida.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoshida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Khan scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Yoshida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Khan sprawls well initially but Yoshida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yoshida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Khan's head. #T1#
Yoshida missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Yoshida.
#SUB#
Yoshida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Khan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Al Khan is trying to stand back up but Yoshida is controlling him
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Khan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshida throws a strike but Al Khan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yoshida throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Al Khan wriggles free and stands up.
Al Khan lands with an overhand left.
Yoshida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Al Khan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saleem Al Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Al Khan.#T3#
Al Khan 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.
Al Khan connects with a high kick.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
Yoshida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Khan circles away.
Yoshida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Khan's waist but Al Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshida off to one side.
Saleem Al Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Khan stalks Yoshida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoshida's face. Yoshida staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!
Al Khan drops Yoshida with a big left hand! Yoshida is injured, injured bad! Al Khan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saleem Al Khan!
Post fight, Saleem Al Khan took to the microphone: 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
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Event:
There will be Blood
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Koltsov lands with a nice body punch.
Stick shoots in and drives through. Koltsov sprawls well.
Koltsov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koltsov throws a head kick that Stick semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Wooden Stick has been cut.
Koltsov misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Stick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koltsov's guard.
Stick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koltsov is trying to keep Stick in close.
#SUB#
Stick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stick wants to control from the top but Koltsov keeps moving. #SUB#
Stick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stick 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.
Stick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koltsov's guard. #T1#
Koltsov trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Stick seems content to control.
Koltsov is staying active underneath Stick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stick works his way into full mount!
Koltsov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Stick looking to secure an arm triangle but Koltsov defends it well. #SUB#
Stick quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Stick but it's paid off an Koltsov is forced to tap! Nice work by Stick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wooden Stick!
Wooden Stick looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It is about being clever - thinking about the angles and levels of the fight. In combat, the mind is more powerful than the body, and in this occasion, evidently, I am mentally superior to my opponent, but it was a good fight, and I thank him for it. '.
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Event:
CCR 23
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Aerts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aims wants to stand but Aerts is controlling the position.
Aims is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aims on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aims tries to get out of the position.
Aims has control of Aerts's left arm, preventing Aerts from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Aerts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aims looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aims looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aims! #REVR#
Aims tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aerts is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aerts sneaks back into half guard.
Aims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aerts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aims seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1#
Aims wants to control but Aerts is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Aerts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aims pulls his head out easily.
Aims trying to control from half guard but Aerts is working away. #SUB2#
Aerts actively working from the bottom here.
Aerts trying to control from the bottom.
Aerts manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Aerts working for a triangle but Aims defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Aerts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Aerts trying to keep a closed guard but Aims is proving a slippery customer.
Aims trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aerts's guard.
Aims wants to control from the top but Aerts keeps moving.
Aims tries to stand but Aerts is controlling from the bottom.
Aims stays in close to Aerts's body and controls the position.
Aims is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
Aims is looking to stand up but Aerts won't let him. #SUB2#
Aerts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aims defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Aerts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aims defends it easily.#SUB2#
Aerts looking for a triangle here. Aims is fighting it but it looks tight! Aerts pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aims is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Govan Aerts!
After the big win, Govan Aerts made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bos Energy MMA159.4 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
WedFight V
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Pod misses.
Barrol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barrol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrol throws a big counter combination but Pod scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pod tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Pod throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Pod moves into range and clinches up with Barrol.
Barrol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrol's elbow.
Barrol lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Barrol controls the action.
#BC#
Barrol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barrol is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL2#
Pod pushes Barrol up against the cage in a clinch.
Barrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pod tries to work over Barrol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Pod.
Nice body punch from Pod - that landed with a thud.
Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pod has had enough of the clinch but Barrol keeps him there for the moment.
Barrol lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Barrol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pod tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pod moves in looking to clinch but Barrol pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrol misses the target.
Pod darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barrol to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Pod closes the distance but Barrol moves to the side
and Barrol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pod tries to clinch but Barrol is having none of it.
It looked like Barrol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barrol is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Pod tries to clinch up but Barrol circles away and keeps his distance.
Pod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pod defending well as Barrol loads up on a big left hand.
Pod darts in trying to clinch
and Barrol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrol with a nice cross.#T4#
Pod throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrol misses the target.
Pod lunges at Barrol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrol's hand.
Pod tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Pod moves into the clinch.
Barrol lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Lotus Pod's cut even more.
Pod works on Barrol's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrol just leaning against Pod, taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrol lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pod swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrol uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Pod manages to break the clinch.
Barrol circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Barrol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Barrol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barrol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barrol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pod moves to clinch but Barrol breaks away
and Barrol counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod is looking to clinch but Barrol is avoiding it.
Barrol is looking to counter punch.
Pod tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrol misses the target.
Lotus Pod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barrol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Pod connects with a body shot.
Pod tries to clinch but Barrol moves out of range.
Barrol cracks Pod with a good jab.
Pod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pod misses with an uppercut
and Barrol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pod throws a right hand that Barrol ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrol also avoids with ease.#T2#
Barrol circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Barrol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Pod closes the distance and clinches.
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pod is trying to force a seperation but Barrol has the dominant position.
Pod misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrol scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Barrol breaks the clinch.
Barrol scores with a punch to the head.
Barrol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pod can do to turn this around?
Pod fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Pod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barrol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pod doesn't manage to clinch there - Barrol circles away.
Barrol is looking to counter punch.
Pod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Barrol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyler Barrol is winning the standup battle so far.
Pod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Barrol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4##CL2#
Pod clinches.
Barrol blocking some punches.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrol's elbow.
Tyler Barrol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Barrol controls the action.
Barrol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrol working aggressively here.
Barrol blocks a body shot from Pod.
A nice left hand lands by Barrol.
#CUT#
The cut above Lotus Pod's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barrol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Barrol controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Barrol.
Barrol misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Barrol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barrol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Pod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrol prevents a body shot from Pod. #BC#
Barrol breaks from the clinch.
Pod tries to clinch but Barrol moves away
letting Barrol counter with a right hand.
Pod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pod thuds a left hand into Barrol's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod tries to clinch there but Barrol circles away.
#CL2#
Barrol tries to keep at a distance but Pod has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Barrol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Barrol is controlling him.
Barrol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Pod is rocked!
Barrol lands a body punch.
Pod is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrol finish him?
Pod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pod is trying to break free.
Barrol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD#
Barrol drops Pod onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pod is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#BC#
Barrol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barrol! Pod is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Barrol!
Post fight, Tyler Barrol stared into the camera and said 'These lightweights don't understand, until they get hit by me, it's a whole other ballgame when they get hit by me.'.
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Event:
CCR 19
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Aerts looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.#KD2#
Santos drops Aerts with a beautiful combination! Aerts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Santos is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Aerts is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Govan Aerts has been cut.#TD2#
Santos shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Aerts is unconscious as Santos celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Evair Santos!
Evair Santos is the new heavyweight champion!
Evair Santos very nearly forgot to thank Bos Energy MMA159.4 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Highland Island 20
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Kim throws a hook but Pod avoids it easily.#CL#
Pod closes the distance and clinches.
Pod tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position. #BC#
Pod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim tries to land a front kick but Pod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Pod misses the target.
Pod tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Pod moves out of range easily.
Pod feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Kim throws out a counter right but Pod avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Pod rushes Kim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage. #T1#
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kim prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod wants to break free but Kim has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pod.
Pod tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pod blocks an uppercut.
Pod misses with a punch to the body.
Pod tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the cage.
Pod is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Pod.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim digs a right hand into Pod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pod's gas tank.
Pod tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Kim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pod or not.
Pod is breathing heavily.#T2#
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pod's elbow.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Kim.
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kim lands a good knee to the midsection. Pod won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Pod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim tries a body shot but Pod blocks it.
Pod blocking some punches.
Kim stalls.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Pod lands a body shot. #T3#
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pod.
Pod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Pod.
Pod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Pod being controlled against the cage.
Pod swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod prevents a body shot from Kim.
Pod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Pod controls his hands.
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Pod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim working aggressively here.
Pod misses with a punch on the inside.
Pod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Kim keeps control of Pod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Pod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kim keeps control of Pod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pod misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Jung Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod'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.
#R2#
Pod tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Kim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pod tries to clinch up.
Pod moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.#CL#
Pod has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
Jae Jung Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim is leaning against Pod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
Pod tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Pod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pod tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage. #T1#
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Pod manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pod. That snapped Kim's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pod avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kim scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim throws a body kick that misses
and Pod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lotus Pod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kim thows a body kick. Pod tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Kim.
It looked like Pod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim throws a nice head kick!
Pod slips under a jab from Kim.
Kim misses with a looping left.
Pod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pod.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Pod sees coming a mile off.
Kim misses with a hook.#T3##CL#
Pod gets a clinch.
Pod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Pod's head.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Kim.
Kim working Pod over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pod will feel that in the morning.
Kim throws a body punch but Pod moves out of range.
Pod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Pod. Those never looked like landing.
Kim throws a quick head kick that knocks Pod silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kim is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jae Jung Kim!
During a confident post fight interview, Jae Jung Kim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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