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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Gladiators 32 Simeonov v Kolov
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Ivy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacIntyre leaves Ivy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacIntyre throws out the jab.
Ivy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ivy with a poor takedown
and MacIntyre counters with a right hand to the body.
Robert MacIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wymond Ivy.
Ivy walks into a left hand.
Ivy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ivy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacIntyre sprawls well. MacIntyre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivy gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like MacIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIntyre cracks Ivy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Ivy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacIntyre tries to avoid it but Ivy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacIntyre to the ground. MacIntyre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from MacIntyre misses its target.
Ivy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacIntyre but MacIntyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivy shoots for a double leg takedown but MacIntyre sprawls well. He's pushed Ivy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivy goes for a double leg but MacIntyre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacIntyre continues to drive forward.
Ivy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacIntyre scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for MacIntyre. That snapped Ivy's head back.
#ROC#
Ivy is rocked!
MacIntyre moves in close and cracks Ivy with a massive right hand! Ivy, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by MacIntyre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacIntyre!
An out of breath Robert MacIntyre 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:
MMMA 28: BJ vs Canuel
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Babidi misses with a wild body shot.
Babidi throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it.
Babidi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Babidi.
#CUT#
It looks like Jan Pope has been cut.
Pope's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pope's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Babidi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Pope is rocked!
Babidi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babidi misses with a shot to the body
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babidi checks the leg kick.
Pope lands a nice shot that snaps Babidi's head back.
Pope tries to bum rush Babidi with a series of wild strikes but Babidi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babidi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pope is still on wobbly legs! Can Babidi finish him?
Babidi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Babidi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pope seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Pope misses. #KD#
Babidi cracks Pope with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pope looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Babidi finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Babidi.
Pope misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Babidi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Babidi cracks Pope with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Babidi is out of range.
Babidi tries to clinch up but Pope circles away and keeps his distance.
Pope swats away the attempt to clinch by Babidi.
Pope throws the left hand but Babidi avoids the punch easily.
Babidi misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pope! But no joy.
Babidi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pope counters with a nice leg kick.
Babidi just misses with a punch to the body.
Babidi takes one on the button.
Lorenzo Babidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babidi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babidi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pope blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Pope tries to keep at a distance but Babidi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babidi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babidi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Babidi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Babidi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Babidi.
Babidi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babidi.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Pope is blocking nicely.
Babidi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Babidi misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Babidi.
Babidi trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Babidi working aggressively here.
Babidi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Babidi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babidi or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.#T3#
Babidi lands a right hand.
Babidi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope blocks an elbow strike.
Pope misses with a knee strike.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Babidi misses with a punch to the body.
Pope has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Babidi misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Babidi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pope's brow.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Babidi.
Babidi misses with an elbow strike.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babidis head.
Pope takes an elbow to the temple.
Babidi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Babidi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Babidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope misses with a body punch.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babidi misses with a knee strike.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Babidi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babidi backwards.
Babidi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pope on the inside.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babidi throws an elbow but it misses.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Babidi.
Babidi tries to land knees in the clinch but Pope avoids the damage to the body.
Babidi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
A shot in the inside from Babidi.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope trying to stall but Babidi improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Pope scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babidi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Babidi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Pope's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pope takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Babidi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babidi misses with a body kick.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Babidi is just out of range.
Babidi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Babidi.
Babidi throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Babidi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pope is looking to chop away at Babidi's legs.
Babidi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babidi walks into a left hand.
Babidi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babidi cracks a nice hook into Pope's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babidi scores with a one two! Pope had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Babidi throws a big shot that misses.
Babidi moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Babidi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pope sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Babidi gets a clinch. #T1#
Babidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope avoids a wild elbow strike from Babidi.
Babidi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Babidi lands with a short shot to the head.
Lorenzo Babidi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babidi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babidi managing to block the knees to the body from Pope.
Pope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babidi avoids it.
Babidi lands with a left to the head.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babidi lands a nice elbow.
Babidi misses with a knee strike.
Babidi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.
Nice elbow from Babidi.
Babidi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Babidi gets through Pope's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babidi misses with a knee to the head.
Babidi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Pope is blocking nicely.
Babidi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Babidi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Babidi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Babidi throws a head punch that misses.
Babidi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Jan Pope's cut even more.
Babidi misses with a knee strike.
Babidi misses with some punches.
Babidi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Babidi avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Babidi scores with a knee to the head.
Pope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babidi is defending well for now.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Pope is blocking nicely.
Pope avoiding damage as Babidi throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Babidi fails to land.
Pope with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Pope breaks from the clinch.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babidi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Babidi takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Babidi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pope is out of range.
Babidi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pope.
Pope throws out a counter right but Babidi avoids it with no problem.
Babidi is looking to clinch.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Babidi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope cracks Babidi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Babidi. That snapped Pope's head back.
Babidi throws a body kick that misses
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pope misses with a straight right.
Babidi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Babidi darts in and clinches Pope up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babidi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope. #T4#
Pope gets through Babidi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pope looking to throw knees to the head but Babidi is blocking nicely.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babidi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Pope.
Babidi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pope lands an uppercut.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Pope is blocking nicely.
Pope tries a body shot but Babidi blocks it.
Babidi trying to land knees to the body.
Babidi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babidi backwards.
Pope connects with a nasty looking knee right to Babidi's face.
Babidi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Babidi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Pope's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Babidi slips a jab from Pope.
Pope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Babidi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
Babidi throws a good cross that connects.
Babidi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lorenzo Babidi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope lands a nice looking body kick.
Pope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Babidi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Babidi cracks Pope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babidi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babidi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babidi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pope tries to score with a low kick but Babidi moves his leg out of the way.
Babidi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Babidi tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Babidi pushes Pope away with a front kick.#CL#
Babidi moves into range and clinches up with Pope.
Babidi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babidi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
Babidi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babidi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babidi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Pope is blocking nicely.
Babidi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope pushes Babidi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babidi managing to block the knees to the body from Pope.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babidi.
Jan Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Babidi lands a knee to the head.
Babidi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babidi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babidi scores with a knee to the head.
Pope misses with a knee to the head.
Babidi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babidi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pope with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Babidi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babidi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Babidi misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pope.
Babidi pushes off an throws an elbow but Pope leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pope.
A short right from Pope on the inside. #T3#
Pope tries to land knees in the clinch but Babidi avoids the damage to the body.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pope tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pope looking to throw knees to the head but Babidi is blocking nicely.
Babidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pope throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pope lands a knee to the body.
Babidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Babidi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Babidi misses with some punches.
Babidi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babidi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babidi.
Babidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babidi.
Babidi takes a shot to the head.
Babidi misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Babidi misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babidi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lorenzo Babidi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babidi misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope missing with knees to the body.
Pope with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pope blocking some punches.
Babidi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pope blocks it with crossed arms.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Babidi misses with a knee to the head.
Pope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babidi is defending well for now.
Pope takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babidi throws an elbow but it misses.
Pope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babidi.
Babidi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pope misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lorenzo Babidi.
Well Babidi 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Babidi!
Lorenzo Babidi 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:
GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Flagg is looking to clinch.
Flagg tries to land a body kick
and Kind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flagg misses with a lunging right hand
and Kind counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kind.
Flagg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Kind misses.
Kind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Kind's head but Kind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kind attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flagg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kind finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flagg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kind pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flagg is out of range and Kind settles back down.
Kind wants to land a leg kick but Flagg is out of range.
Kind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flagg misses with a looping left.
Kind throws a big counter combination but Flagg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kind tries a low kick but Flagg avoids it.#CL#
Kind takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Kind misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Kind tries a body shot but Flagg blocks it.
Kind has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kind pushes Flagg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kind blocks an uppercut.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flagg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kind struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
Kind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Kind scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flagg.
Kind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kind throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kind.
#T2#
Flagg misses with some punches.
Flagg scores with a shot to the side of Kind's head.
Flagg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kind backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Kind pushes Flagg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kind.
Kind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kind digs a right hand underneath Flagg's ribcage. Flagg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kind.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind lands an uppercut.
Kind lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kind.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kind.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Kind.
Kind lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kind blocks an uppercut.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Kind scores with a shot to the side of Flagg's head.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Kind.
Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind blocking some punches.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kind lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kind struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kind fails to land.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kind.
Kind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Kind misses with the head strike.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind pushes Flagg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kind misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kind.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Kind.
A body shot lands from Kind.
Kind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flaggs head.
Kind tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kind.
Nice body punch from Kind.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kind throws a head punch that misses.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flagg.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Kind dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Flagg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kind throws a head kick that misses.
Kind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kind throws the kick towards the body but Flagg avoids it.
Kind lands a head kick. Flagg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kind tried to counter with a leg kick but Flagg avoided it.
Kind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flagg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kind looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kind tries to clinch up
and Flagg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kind throws out a leg kick but Flagg moves out of range and Kind only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Kind moves forwards but Flagg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kind tries to land a body kick
and Flagg counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Kind is looking to slow Flagg down with leg kicks. #CL#
Kind gets a clinch.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Flagg scores with a shoulder strike.
Kind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kind scores with a shoulder strike.
Kind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kind is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Flagg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kind lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kind blocking some punches.
Kind lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kind lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Kind misses with some punches.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kind blocks an uppercut.
Kind is trying to stall.
Kind works on Flagg's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Flagg misses with some punches.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg tries to throw a body punch but Kind avoids it by throwing Flagg back against the cage.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kind tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
Champ Kind has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kind lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Kind scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind digs a right hand into Flagg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flagg's gas tank.
Flagg is breathing heavily.
Kind lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kind.
A nice left hand lands by Kind.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Kind.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kind.
#T3#
Kind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kind gets through Flagg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kind tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Kind back against the cage.
Kind stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kind lands with a right to the head.
Kind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kind.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kind.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Kind digs a right hand underneath Flagg's ribcage. Flagg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg lands an uppercut.
Kind working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kind creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kind has Flagg pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kind scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Flagg is rocked!#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kind.
Flagg is still on wobbly legs! Can Kind finish him?
Flagg being controlled against the cage.
Flagg seems to have recovered his senses.
Kind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
Kind pushes Flagg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kind lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Kind throws a big uppercut that drops Flagg! More strikes from Kind and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Flagg lies dazed against the cage as Kind celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Champ Kind!
A relieved looking Champ Kind thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC 52: Picker Vs Goat 2
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Pate lands a nice looking body shot.
Pate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pate with a hook.
Marx Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Pate tries to sprawl out of it but Marx Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pate.
Pate cracks Marx Jr with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Marx Jr.
Marx Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marx Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marx Jr throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Marx Jr.
Pate cracks a nice hook into Marx Jr's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Pate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marx Jr.#T1#
Marx Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Pate.
Marx Jr throws a right hand that Pate ducks under and follows up with a left that Pate also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Pate's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marx Jr. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Marx Jr. That snapped Pate's head back.
Mark Marx Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pate throws a hook but Marx Jr blocks it.
A slow jab from Marx Jr misses its intended target.
Marx Jr scores with a nice strike.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pate!
Pate swinging wildly here.
And Marx Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Pate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pate swings for the body but Marx Jr moves out of range.
Marx Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Pate counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marx Jr will feel that in the morning.
Marx Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Pate. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Marx Jr has been cut.
Pate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marx Jr's sensitive parts. #T2#
Good leg kick by Pate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marx Jr.
Pate lands with a cross.
Marx Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Marx Jr throws out a loose jab but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marx Jr's calf.
Marx Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marx Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Pate counters with a body kick.
Pate connects with an inside leg kick.
Pate connects with an inside leg kick.
Marx Jr tries to clinch but Pate moves out of range.
Pate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pate jabs at Marx Jr's body.
Nice shot lands for Pate.
Pate throws the kick towards the body but Marx Jr avoids it.#T3#
Pate lands with a nice body punch.
Marx Jr throws a lazy right hand but Pate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murha Pate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marx Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marx Jr is looking to clinch but Pate is avoiding it.
Pate lands a slapping body shot.
Pate is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marx Jr loads up on a big right hand but Pate slips the punch.
Pate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#
Marx Jr is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pate!
Marx Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Pate finish him?
Marx Jr looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pate.
Pate lands a brutal uppercut that launches Marx Jr off his feet! Marx Jr tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murha Pate!
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Event:
RFC 46: White Hot
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hellsfyre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vader's waist but Vader gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hellsfyre off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hellsfyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader, which made it look bad.
Vader feints the counter takedown.
Vader scores with a nice head shot.
Vader stuffs the takedown.
Vader feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Hellsfyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hellsfyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader, which made it look bad.
Hellsfyre slips under a jab.
Vader lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hellsfyre is defended easily by Vader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader 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.
#T1#
Vader misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vader, as that shot connected.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Vader - just one landing.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hellsfyre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vader tries to avoid it but Hellsfyre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vader to the ground. Vader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Hellsfyre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Vader pushes Hellsfyre off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hellsfyre.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellsfyre.
It looked like Hellsfyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vader has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellsfyre moves away.
Hellsfyre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vader pinned against the cage. Vader gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vader changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2##TD2#
Vader shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vader was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hellsfyre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hellsfyre tries to get out of the position.
Vader connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hellsfyre some visible discomfort.
Hellsfyre can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellsfyre tries to improve position but can't.
Vader throws an elbow but Hellsfyre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hellsfyre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hellsfyre tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
The strikes coming from Vader are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hellsfyre tries to buck Vader off but Vader is having none of it.
Hellsfyre struggling a bit here.
Vader takes a little break here. Hellsfyre wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hellsfyre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vader's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hellsfyre is trying to get back to full guard.
Hellsfyre taking some punishment here, with Vader in his half guard.
Hellsfyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vader is looking for a kimura but Hellsfyre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vader to get the leverage. #T4#
Vader landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vader trying to control from half guard but Hellsfyre is working away.
Hellsfyre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vader.
Vader winds up and cracks Hellsfyre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hellsfyre tries to roll over but Vader keeps him under control.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellsfyre trying to hold on to Vader's head to control him but Vader postures up.
Hellsfyre is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vader is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellsfyre defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vader misses with a hook
enabling Hellsfyre to counter with a crisp jab.
Hellsfyre has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Hellsfyre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hellsfyre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hellsfyre trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader wants to stand but Hellsfyre is controlling the position.
Hellsfyre won't allow Vader to sweep him here.
Hellsfyre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader controlling Hellsfyre's posture. #T1#
Hellsfyre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hellsfyre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vader working a defensive guard but Hellsfyre manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hellsfyre taking a break here but Vader is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vader taking some punishment here, with Hellsfyre in his half guard. #T2#
Vader is trying to control but can't.
Hellsfyre is trying to control. Vader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vader makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vader.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hellsfyre is staying active underneath Vader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vader lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hellsfyre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hellsfyre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vader puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Hellsfyre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vader pulls his head out easily.
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Hellsfyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Hellsfyre is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him
Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hellsfyre taking some punishment here, with Vader in his half guard.
Hellsfyre tries to get to full guard but Vader has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Vader.
Vader lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hellsfyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Vader looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vader connects with a nice short shot to Hellsfyre's temple.
Hellsfyre trying to control from the bottom.
Vader is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hellsfyre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hellsfyre looking for submissions off his back.
Vader content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vader is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellsfyre is just out of range.
Hellsfyre darts in looking for a takedown but Vader gets double underhooks and turns Hellsfyre into the cage.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader misses with a body shot
and Hellsfyre counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Hellsfyre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vader preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Hellsfyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hellsfyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Vader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellsfyre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellsfyre's back!
Vader has Hellsfyre flattened out and is raining down punches.
Vader throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hellsfyre could be in trouble here!
The referee is taking a good look at Hellsfyre as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Vader!
#SUB2#
Hellsfyre defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hellsfyre is trapped and Vader is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hellsfyre is really stuck here.
#T2#
Hellsfyre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Vader is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vader lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Vader lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Vader keeps control of the position easily here as Hellsfyre tries to buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Vader gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Vader gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Vader apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vader. No joy for Hellsfyre on that attempt.
Vader is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vader with a nice cross.
Vader throws the left hand but Hellsfyre avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hellsfyre has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Hellsfyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellsfyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader.
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hellsfyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vader takes a swing at Hellsfyre's ribcage but misses.
Hellsfyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Hellsfyre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hellsfyre defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
Hellsfyre dives in and grabs Vader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vader pushes down on Hellsfyre's head and hops out.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader connects with a looping right hand.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luke Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Vader misses with a hook
and Hellsfyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Hellsfyre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vader but Vader pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Vader misses.
Vader loads up on a big right hand but Hellsfyre slips the punch.
Hellsfyre throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Vader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Luke Vader has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellsfyre is letting Vader control him for a moment.
Vader lands a few punches from side control.
Hellsfyre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hellsfyre is trying to improve his position.
Damien Hellsfyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Vader!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Vader thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 22 Runt vs Rocco
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy forces Ivy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ivy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Ivy up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivy backwards.
I was talking to Ivy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Ivy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands an uppercut.#T1#
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ivy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy presses Ivy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ivy.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wymond Ivy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Ivy blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ivy.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivy controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ivy jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Ivy around his waist. Ivy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivy prevents a body shot from Murphy. #TD#
Ivy jumps guard.
Murphy won't allow Ivy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ivy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Murphy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ivy's body to avoid the submission. Ivy has instead reached around Murphy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ivy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wymond Ivy!
Our winner, Wymond Ivy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#633 Junior v Hoshino 2
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Goodman throws a leg kick but Flagg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flagg doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Flagg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Flagg.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Goodman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flagg misses with a few strikes there.
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Flagg.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Flagg moved out of range.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flagg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Flagg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg misses the shot to the body.
Flagg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Flagg lands with a cross.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flagg throws a body shot but no joy.
Flagg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goodman at a distance.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Flagg moved away.
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flagg.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Flagg fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Flagg has managed to clinch.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Flagg scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flagg or not.
Flagg lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman pushes Flagg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman is pushing Flagg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Flagg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Good body shot from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman lands a left hand.
A short right from Goodman.
Goodman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
Goodman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flagg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goodman can turn it around.
Flagg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
A bit of stalling here from Flagg.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Flagg.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
A short right from Goodman on the inside. #T4#
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Flagg.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman stalling against the cage.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Flagg tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Flagg back against the cage.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Flagg throws a series of punches but Goodman moves out of range.
Flagg avoids a kick to the body.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Flagg moves out of range easily.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Flagg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Goodman tries to get set, Flagg tries to push him back and clinch up but Goodman manages to avoid the attempt.
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman throws a big counter head kick but Flagg avoids it with no problem.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flagg.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Flagg.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Flagg takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman works Flagg's body with a nice hook.
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flagg misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman lands a head shot.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Flagg's torso.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Flagg off the cage and back into range.
Flagg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flagg moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Flagg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flagg finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodman.
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flagg's head backwards.
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Flagg clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Flagg sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Flagg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flagg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flagg thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Flagg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Flagg misses its intended target.
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Flagg rushes Goodman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flagg.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman pushes Flagg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Goodman leaning against his opponent.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Flagg tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Flagg back against the cage.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Flagg's ribcage. Flagg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg scores with a jab to the head.
Flagg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Flagg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman pushes Flagg away with a front kick.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flagg's calf.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Flagg throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Flagg sees coming a mile off.
Flagg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flagg throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg cracks Goodman with a good jab.#T1#
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman misses with a hook. Flagg ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Flagg takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flagg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flagg tries to clinch up.
Goodman feints a counter leg kick.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Flagg is out of range.
Goodman keeps Flagg at a distance using the push kick.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Flagg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flagg misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a good low kick that Flagg was not able to check.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Flagg jumps back.
A big left from Flagg misses.
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flagg misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flagg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flagg misses the jab.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Flagg moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Flagg misses the target.
Goodman feints and then cracks Flagg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flagg down.
Flagg swings widly with a right hand
and Flagg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flagg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flagg there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Goodman swings for the body but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg misses with a hook.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Flagg throws a body shot but no joy.
Flagg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Flagg darts in trying to clinch
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flagg throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Flagg misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Flagg moves away and avoids it.
Flagg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flagg avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman moves out of range as Flagg throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flagg misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flagg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Randall Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodman lands a front kick.
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!
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flagg.
Flagg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman 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.
Goodman slips a straight right by Flagg.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman moves out of range as Flagg strikes.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Flagg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman 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:
MMMA Clown Chaos 11
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Babidi lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Babidi takes the fight into the clinch.
Babidi misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Still in the clinch, Babidi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Babidi.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Babidi lands a damaging elbow.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong misses with some punches.
Babidi missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Hong.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Babidi landing knees to the head.
Babidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Babidi fails to land.
Babidi blocks an uppercut.
Hong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babidi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babidi backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Babidi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hong's brow.
Babidi misses with a knee strike.
Babidi blocking some punches.
Babidi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Babidi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Babidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Babidi lands a left hand.
Babidi misses with a punch to the body.
Hong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babidi lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babidi backwards.
Hong misses with some punches.
#T2#
Babidi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babidi working aggressively here.
Hong blocks a body shot from Babidi.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babidi backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babidi.
Babidi landing knees to the body.
Hong tries to land knees in the clinch but Babidi avoids the damage to the body.
Babidi prevents a body shot from Hong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babidi.
Babidi lands a nice elbow.
Babidi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hong avoids it.
Hong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babidi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Babidi misses with the head strike.
Babidi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babidi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Babidi controls his hands.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Babidi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babidi.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Babidi misses with an elbow over the top.
Babidi misses with the head strike.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babidi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hong takes a shot to the head.
Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Babidi.
Hong has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Babidi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong missing with knees to the body.
Babidi blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Babidi misses with the head strike.
Babidi can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Babidi controls his hands.
Babidi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babidi tries to land a knee to the head but Hong blocks with his arms.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Babidi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hong misses with the head strike.
A short right from Babidi.
Hong takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babidi with a knee to the head.
Babidi with a knee to the head.
Babidi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Hong gets through Babidi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Babidi 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#
Babidi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hong throws a leg kick that misses.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Babidi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babidi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babidi. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babidi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Hong. Those never looked like landing.
Babidi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Babidi misses the shot to the body.
Hong blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lands a nice shot that snaps Babidi's head back.
Good shot there by Babidi.
Babidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lorenzo Babidi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Babidi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Babidi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hongs head.
Babidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but Hong blocks it.
Babidi scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Babidi crunches a lovely knee into Hong's ribcage.
Babidi gets through Hong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babidi.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but Hong blocks it.
Babidi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Babidi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babidi. #ROC#
Hong is rocked!
A short left from Babidi.
Hong is still on wobbly legs! Can Babidi finish him?
Babidi lands with a right to the head.
Babidi lands a damaging elbow.
Babidi lands a damaging elbow.
Babidi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hong with a big uppercut! Hong tries to clinch up but Babidi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hong to the mat! Hong covers up and Babidi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lorenzo Babidi!
During a confident post fight interview, Lorenzo Babidi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nichi Hong was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org, and everyone who supported me. I dont know how long my body can go through this anymore but I want to give my all to the fans and the org '.
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Event:
RFC 43: Set It Off
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hellsfyre shoots in but no luck this time.
Derks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hellsfyre sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Hellsfyre gets the takedown into side control.
Derks tries to bench press Hellsfyre off him but Hellsfyre keeps the position.
Hellsfyre is looking to take a break and control but Derks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Derks is looking for a sweep.
Derks's coaches at mickeyharts the greatest have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Hellsfyre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Derks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Derks is looking to regain half guard here but Hellsfyre keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hellsfyre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Derks avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hellsfyre.
Hellsfyre is looking to take a break and control but Derks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hellsfyre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Derks, who protects the arm well.
Derks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derks passes the guard and advances to mount!
Derks breaks from Hellsfyre's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Derks content just to control the position here.
Hellsfyre wants to hold on but Derks pushes him away.#SUB#
Derks working for a submission but Hellsfyre is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Derks wants to finish this one by submission but Hellsfyre is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Derks.
Derks lands a big shot there that rocks Hellsfyre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Derks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hellsfyre?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellsfyre is squirming around, avoiding Derks's attempts to control the action.
Derks with the ground and pound from mount.
Derks looking to control but Hellsfyre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hellsfyre can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Derks looking for a guillotine from mount but Hellsfyre is having none of it.
Hellsfyre is just holding on here. Derks manages to take his back.
Hellsfyre breaks Derks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Derks wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Derks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hellsfyre defends it easily.
Hellsfyre wants to pass the guard but Derks is keeping the position.#T4#
Hellsfyre working some strikes from top position.
Hellsfyre forces his way into half guard.
Derks trying to control from the bottom.
Hellsfyre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hellsfyre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Derks is pressing down on Hellsfyre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hellsfyre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hellsfyre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Derks looking for a sweep. Not yet Derks, not yet.
Hellsfyre trying to control but Derks is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Derks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Derks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hellsfyre.
Derks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellsfyre.
Damien Hellsfyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derks misses with a wild combination.
Derks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hellsfyre can do to turn this around?
Hellsfyre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Derks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Derks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hellsfyre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hellsfyre shoots for a takedown but Derks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Derks misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derks moves in looking to clinch but Hellsfyre pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hellsfyre! But no joy.
Derks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Derks swings for the body but Hellsfyre moves out of range.
Derks stuffs the takedown.
Nate Derks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Hellsfyre.#T1#
Derks misses with an uppercut. Hellsfyre saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Derks as Hellsfyre shoots in.
Derks leaves Hellsfyre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Derks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hellsfyre's head.
Hellsfyre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hellsfyre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Derks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Derks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hellsfyre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Derks is fending him off so far but Hellsfyre persists. Nope, Derks circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Derks throws a looping overhand right but Hellsfyre ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Derks misses.
Nice straight punches there by Derks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Derks.
Nice takedown defense from Derks. No joy for Hellsfyre on that attempt.
Hellsfyre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Derks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Derks lands a lovely overhand right.
Nate Derks is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derks looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellsfyre is just out of range.
Derks misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Hellsfyre counters with a takedown into side control.
Derks wants to control but Hellsfyre postures up.
Derks regains half guard.
Derks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Derks trying to hold on to Hellsfyre's head to control him but Hellsfyre postures up.
#T3#
Derks gets full guard.
Derks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Derks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hellsfyre landing some decent shots from guard.
Hellsfyre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Derks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Derks keeping moving, preventing Hellsfyre from controlling successfully.
Derks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Derks working for a triangle but Hellsfyre defends it easily.
Derks looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hellsfyre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Derks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Derks is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hellsfyre throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Derks's body to avoid the submission. Derks has instead reached around Hellsfyre's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Derks arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nate Derks!
Nate Derks retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Nate Derks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC 42: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Sane shoots in for a takedown but Marx Jr shows good takedown defense.
Marx Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Sane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marx Jr cracks Sane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Justin Sane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Sane is predictable there #TD#
and Marx Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sane's 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.
Sane controls Marx Jr momentarily but Marx Jr frees himself.
Marx Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sane keeping moving, preventing Marx Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marx Jr defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sane trying to keep a closed guard but Marx Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sane has momentary wrist control but Marx Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Marx Jr stands up over Sane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing that Marx Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Sane has his foot on Marx Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marx Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Sane striking off his back but it's not causing Marx Jr any problems.
Sane looking for a sweep. Not yet Sane, not yet.
Marx Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marx Jr trying to control but Sane is working from the bottom.
Sane looking for a sweep. Not yet Sane, not yet.
Sane being controlled here, momentarily.
Sane throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Sane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sane.
Marx Jr checks a low kick from Sane.
Marx Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marx Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Marx Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Sane.
Marx Jr throws a looping overhand right but Sane ducks down to avoid it.
Marx Jr steps in with a hook that catches Sane right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Marx Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sane looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Marx Jr!
Our winner, Mark Marx Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFC 42: Stack Em Up!!!!
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolentino. Rei Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rei Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rei Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rei Jr throws a low kick but Tolentino avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolentino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rei Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Rei Jr is looking to slow Tolentino down with leg kicks.
Rei Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Tolentino misses the target.
Rei Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rei Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Tolentino counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Budo Rei Jr has been cut.#CL2#
Rei Jr closes the distance and pushes Tolentino back into the cage.
Rei Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tolentino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rei Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rei Jr misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Tolentino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rei Jr up against the cage.
Rei Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Makisig Tolentino has been cut.
Tolentino stalling against the cage.
Tolentino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rei Jr is keeping busy.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rei Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Tolentino lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rei Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Rei Jr lands an elbow inside that Tolentino shrugs off.
Tolentino dodges an elbow strike from Rei Jr.
Rei Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rei Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rei Jr throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Tolentino blocks the elbow strike.
Rei Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tolentino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tolentino working aggressively here.
Rei Jr blocking some punches.
Tolentino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolentino blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolentino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolentino lands a shoulder strike.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Tolentino trying to control the position but instead, Rei Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tolentino into the cage.
Rei Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Tolentino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rei Jr lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tolentino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rei Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tolentino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Tolentino dodges an elbow strike from Rei Jr.
Tolentino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rei Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tolentino is keeping busy.
Rei Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tolentino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rei Jr lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Tolentino.
Rei Jr takes a shot to the head.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Rei Jr breaks the clinch.
Rei Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolentino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rei Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Tolentino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rei Jr dodges the punch combination from Tolentino.
Rei Jr misses with a body kick. #T4#
Rei Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tolentino counters with a nice body shot.
Rei Jr throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Tolentino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rei Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rei Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rei Jr throws a hook but Tolentino blocks it.
Rei Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Tolentino counters with a thumping low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tolentino. Those never looked like landing.
Rei Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tolentino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Rei Jr is predictable there
and Tolentino counters with a nice uppercut.
Tolentino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rei Jr has time to react.#CUT#
That has opened up Budo Rei Jr's cut even more.
Rei Jr throws a leg kick but Tolentino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tolentino is looking to slow Rei Jr down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Budo Rei Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
Tolentino lands a left and a right that send Rei Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Tolentino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rei Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolentino checks a leg kick.
Rei Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolentino counters with a left and a right that stings Rei Jr. #CUT#
The cut above Budo Rei Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rei Jr gets a clinch.
Rei Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tolentino dodges an elbow strike from Rei Jr.
Rei Jr lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rei Jr.
Rei Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tolentino trying to control the position but instead, Rei Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tolentino into the cage.
Rei Jr prevents a body shot from Tolentino.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rei Jr.
Tolentino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rei Jr.
Tolentino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rei Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Tolentino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rei Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolentino avoids the elbow strike from Rei Jr, against the cage.
Tolentino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tolentino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rei Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tolentino lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Rei Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Rei Jr misses
and Tolentino counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolentino.
Rei Jr looks for the body kick but Tolentino saw that one coming.
Tolentino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rei Jr throws a low kick but Tolentino avoids it.
Rei Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Rei Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rei Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolentino counters with a nice body shot.
Tolentino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rei Jr's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rei Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rei Jr is breathing heavily.
Rei Jr tries to clinch
and Tolentino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tolentino throws a front kick that sends Rei Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Tolentino lands a right hook to the body.
Tolentino punishes Rei Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Tolentino digs a good hook to Rei Jr's body.
Tolentino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rei Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tolentino misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Tolentino.
Tolentino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Rei Jr swings for the body but Tolentino moves out of range.
Rei Jr tries to land a body kick
and Tolentino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
Budo Rei Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Budo Rei Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Makisig Tolentino!
After the big win, Makisig Tolentino made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Gladiators 17 Runt vs Bhullar
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tapaus as he avoids it easily.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Tapaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Tapaus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xerxes Anderson.
Tapaus throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Tapaus gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tapaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tapaus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Tapaus is keeping the position.
Tapaus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Tapaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tapaus manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Tapaus's guard. #SUB#
Tapaus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB#
Tapaus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tapaus is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tapaus as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Tapaus.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Tapaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Xerxes Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tapaus's waist but Tapaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tapaus defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Tapaus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tapaus as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Tapaus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tapaus tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tapaus to the ground. Tapaus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tapaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tapaus wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus shows good takedown defense.
Tapaus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Tapaus.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Tapaus gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xerxes Anderson'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#
Tapaus fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Anderson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Anderson looks to clinch but Tapaus throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Anderson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keijo Tapaus!
A victorious Keijo Tapaus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#627 Sito v Barbossa
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gennero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gennero .
Flagg takes a swing at Gennero 's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gennero misses.
Gennero misses with a low kick.
Flagg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flagg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flagg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gennero .
Flagg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flagg throws out a loose jab but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg scores with a nice body kick.
Gennero slips under a jab.
Gennero slips a jab from Flagg.
Gennero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gennero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flagg checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Gennero .
Flagg misses with a low kick.
Gennero digs a good body shot into Flagg's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flagg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flagg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Flagg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flagg takes a swing at Gennero 's ribcage but misses.
Gennero throws a head kick but Flagg moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Gennero .
Gennero slips under a jab from Flagg.
Flagg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gennero . Gennero obviously looking to wear him down.
Flagg lands a jab to the head.
Gennero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flagg.
Donk. Gennero catches Flagg right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flagg swings widly with a right hand
and Gennero counters with a nice uppercut.
Gennero misses with a looping right.
A big right from Gennero misses.
Flagg misses with a body shot.
Gennero throws a leg kick but Flagg moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flagg. Gennero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gennero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flagg with a body shot.
Gennero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Gennero takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Flagg moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Flagg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flagg.
Flagg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gennero .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flagg cracks Gennero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gennero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Flagg checks a leg kick.
Gennero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gennero .
Flagg throws a low kick but Gennero moves out of range easily.
Gennero throws an overhand right that lands on Flagg's shoulder, as Flagg tries to avoid the shot.
Flagg throws a body shot but no joy.
Flagg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gennero doesn't seem bothered though.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Gennero .
Gennero misses with a low kick.
Flagg misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gennero . That's going to slow Flagg down.
Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg tries to clinch but Gennero is having none of it.
Gennero misses with an uppercut. Flagg saw that one coming.
Flagg throws a jab but it's blocked by Gennero .
Flagg avoids a kick to the body.
Flagg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Flagg as he connects with a hook.
Gennero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flagg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Flagg tries to clinch up but Gennero circles away and keeps his distance.
Flagg backing away here, and Gennero unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gennero looks to land a combination but Flagg avoids it well.
Gennero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flagg to score with a decent uppercut.
Flagg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gennero misses with a low kick.
Flagg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gennero thumps Flagg with a low kick.
Gennero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gennero scores with a nice strike.
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Gennero .
Gennero throws a head kick that misses.
Flagg throws out a loose jab but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gennero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gennero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Gennero looks to land a body kick but Flagg moved away.
Flagg scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Flagg.#T4#
Gennero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flagg.
Flagg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Flagg there.
Flagg lands the left hand.
Flagg misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Flagg forces Gennero back against the cage and clinches.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Gennero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gennero lands an elbow just above Flagg 's eye.
A short right from Flagg on the inside.
Gennero misses with the head strike.
Gennero misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gennero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flagg's brow.
Gennero throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gennero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Gennero takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Flagg.
Gennero prevents a body shot from Flagg.
Gennero lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Randall Flagg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Gennero .
Flagg lands with a hook. Gennero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flagg works the jab nicely.
Gennero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flagg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gennero . Gennero obviously looking to wear him down.
Flagg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gennero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flagg throws the left hand but Gennero avoids the punch easily.
Gennero lands a body shot.
Flagg throws a hook but Gennero avoids it easily.
A big right from Gennero misses.
Gennero slips a jab from Flagg.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gennero .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennero misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Gennero misses its intended target.
Flagg just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flagg is out of range.
Gennero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Flagg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gennero is out of range. #T1#
Flagg misses with a straight right.
Gennero feints a counter leg kick.
Flagg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gennero s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flagg missing with a left hand there. Gennero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gennero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Gennero tries to land a front kick but Flagg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Flagg drives through and clinches with Gennero against the cage.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gennero prevents a body shot from Flagg.
Flagg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gennero backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flagg blocks an elbow strike.
Gennero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flagg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gennero .
Flagg scores with a hook to the body.
Gennero misses with an elbow strike.
Gennero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gennero .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gennero 's elbow.
Gennero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randall Flagg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
Gennero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Gennero .
Gennero throws a head punch that misses.
Gennero misses with the head strike.
Gennero takes a shot to the head.
Flagg dodges an elbow strike from Gennero .
Gennero misses with an elbow over the top.
Gennero lands a right hand.
Gennero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flagg avoids the elbow strike from Gennero , against the cage.
Flagg avoids the elbow strike from Gennero , against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gennero .
Flagg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gennero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Gennero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gennero takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gennero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flagg's brow.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg blocks an elbow strike.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Gennero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gennero .
Gennero presses Flagg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Gennero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gennero .
Nice body punch from Flagg - that landed with a thud.
Gennero lands with a left to the head.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Gennero .
Gennero lands a nice shot to the body.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Gennero .
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Gennero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg blocks a body shot from Gennero .
Gennero lands an elbow that stopped Flagg in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Flagg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flagg takes a swing at Gennero 's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gennero .
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Gennero .
Gennero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gennero 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flagg under the eye.
Flagg slips a straight right by Gennero .#CL#
Flagg darts in and clinches Gennero up against the cage.
Gennero misses with some punches.
Flagg scores with a hook to the body.
Gennero is breathing heavily.
Gennero misses with the head strike.
Gennero 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flagg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flagg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
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 Randall Flagg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gennero lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flagg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flagg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gennero blocks the body kick.
Gennero throws a jab but it's blocked by Flagg.
Gennero just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gennero misses with a hook
and Gennero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gennero throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gennero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flagg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gennero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Flagg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randall Flagg is winning the standup battle so far.
Flagg moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Gennero is rocked!
Flagg drops Gennero with a huge uppercut! Gennero drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Flagg is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Flagg!
A pretty intense looking Randall Flagg took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hellsfyre shoots in and drives through. Sands sprawls well.#TD2#
Hellsfyre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sands did well to prevent Hellsfyre getting side control.
Sands moves into full guard.
Hellsfyre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands 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.
Hellsfyre is in close to Sands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hellsfyre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hellsfyre defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sands has his foot on Hellsfyre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hellsfyre works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Sands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hellsfyre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hellsfyre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hellsfyre landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Sands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hellsfyre is aware though and is defending well.
Sands looking for a sweep. Not yet Sands, not yet.
Hellsfyre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hellsfyre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hellsfyre postures up and lands a big shot to Sands's brow. #SUB#
Sands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hellsfyre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellsfyre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellsfyre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sands will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Hellsfyre is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sands looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hellsfyre is defending well. Sands quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hellsfyre has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sands celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Sands!
After winning the bout, Bobby Sands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hellsfyre misses with a takedown attempt - Dodson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the body from Dodson misses #TD2#
and Hellsfyre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hellsfyre controlling the pace.
Hellsfyre is pressing down on Dodson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dodson is holding on for now.
Hellsfyre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dodson is trying to stand up here but Hellsfyre is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsfyre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Hellsfyre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hellsfyre lands with a punch from half guard.
Hellsfyre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellsfyre on the ground.
It looks like Hellsfyre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Hellsfyre is working for a kimura but Dodson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hellsfyre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dodson defending well though. #T2#
Hellsfyre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dodson !
Hellsfyre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hellsfyre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hellsfyre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dodson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hellsfyre landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellsfyre controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Dodson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hellsfyre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Dodson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hellsfyre throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dodson has his hands clasped together but Hellsfyre breaks the hold and Dodson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hellsfyre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Hellsfyre!
A victorious Damien Hellsfyre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hellsfyre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hellsfyre won't allow Ahmad to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellsfyre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hellsfyre won't allow Ahmad to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hellsfyre 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hellsfyre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hellsfyre lands a couple of elbows.
Hellsfyre connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahmad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hellsfyre controls the pace.
Ahmad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellsfyre on the ground.
Hellsfyre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hellsfyre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hellsfyre prevents Ahmad from getting back to his feet.
Hellsfyre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahmad being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Hellsfyre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hellsfyre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hellsfyre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hellsfyre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hellsfyre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hellsfyre with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Hellsfyre drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hellsfyre seems to have locked his on tight now - Ahmad screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hellsfyre, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damien Hellsfyre!
Damien Hellsfyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 32
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Carmo. Those never looked like landing.
Carmo slaps away a takedown attempt from Amazon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carmo! But no joy.
Amazon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Carmo darts in and clinches Amazon up against the cage.
Carmo works on Amazon's body with a couple of short punches.
Carmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carmo digs a right hand underneath Amazon's ribcage. Amazon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carmo working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Amazon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carmo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amazon backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carmo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Amazon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amazon blocking some punches.
Amazon tries to pull guard but Carmo holds him up against the cage and eventually Amazon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Amazon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amazon letting Carmo take a breather here.
Carmo is stalling here.
Carmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Amazon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amazon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carmo cracks Amazon with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sydney Amazon has been cut.
Carmo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amazon shoots in and drives through. Carmo sprawls well.#T2#
Amazon tries for a takedown but Carmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amazon.
Amazon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmo keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carmo wants to control but Amazon postures up.
Amazon wants to control but Carmo is keeping him busy.
Carmo tries to bench press Amazon off him but Amazon keeps the position.
Carmo is trying to control Amazon's posture but Amazon avoids it.
Carmo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Carmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB#
Amazon has control of Carmo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carmo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Amazon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amazon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carmo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Amazon is working for a guillotine from mount but Carmo frees his head quite easily.
Carmo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carmo gets full guard.
Amazon wants to control from the top but Carmo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amazon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Carmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Carmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carmo pushing down on Amazon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sydney Amazon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Carmo. No joy for Amazon on that attempt.
Carmo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Carmo. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Carmo misses.
Carmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carmo wants it to stay on the feet.
Amazon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amazon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Amazon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Carmo drops Amazon with a right and a left! Carmo comes rushing in but Amazon regains his composure and manages to keep Carmo in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amazon is trying to keep Carmo in close.
Carmo 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.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Amazon keeps moving. #T1#
Carmo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amazon keeping full guard, as Carmo tries to pass.
Amazon keeping moving, preventing Carmo from controlling successfully.
Carmo content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carmo passes into half guard.
Amazon is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Amazon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carmo pulls his head out easily.
Carmo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amazon trying to control but Carmo postures up.
Carmo is keen to just control but Amazon is a slippery customer.
Carmo throwing shots but Amazon is blocking nicely.
Carmo trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amazon shoots in for a double leg but Carmo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carmo misses with a looping right.
Amazon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carmo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amazon sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Carmo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carmo misses with a wild body shot.
Amazon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amazon somewhat.
Amazon shoots in looking for a takedown. Carmo tries to sprawl out of it but Amazon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carmo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carmo lands with a good body shot.
Carmo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amazon blocks a jab.
Amazon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carmo is fending him off so far but Amazon persists. Nope, Carmo circles away and we're back to standing.
Carmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amazon slips a straight right by Carmo.#T4#
Carmo leaves Amazon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carmo wants it to stay on the feet.
Carmo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Carmo. No joy for Amazon on that attempt.
Amazon shoots in looking for a takedown but Carmo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amazon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Carmo and Amazon goes tumbling to the canvas! Carmo follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Amazon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carmo lands a big elbow - Amazon is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Carmo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucio Francisco Carmo!
Our winner, Lucio Francisco Carmo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFC 35: Guns Blazing
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sfiso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marx Jr is able to avoid easily.
Marx Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Marx Jr misses with a straight right.
Marx Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Sfiso.
Good standup being displayed there by Marx Jr as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Prince Thalente Sfiso has been cut.
Sfiso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marx Jr.
Sfiso blocks a jab.
Sfiso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sfiso slips under a jab from Marx Jr.
Sfiso throws a solid leg kick but Marx Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sfiso.
Sfiso throws a looping overhand right but Marx Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Prince Thalente Sfiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx Jr checks a leg kick.
Sfiso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sfiso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marx Jr misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Marx Jr has closed the distance and engaged Sfiso in a clinch.
Sfiso tries to throw a body punch but Marx Jr avoids it by throwing Sfiso back against the cage.
Marx Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marx Jr tries to throw a body punch but Sfiso avoids it by throwing Marx Jr back against the cage.
Marx Jr takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Marx Jr has been cut.#T1#
A body shot lands from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sfiso tries to throw a body punch but Marx Jr avoids it by throwing Sfiso back against the cage.
Marx Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sfiso backwards.
Sfiso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sfiso lands a nice elbow.
Marx Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sfiso tries to work over Marx Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marx Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marx Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marx Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marx Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sfiso.
Nice body punch from Marx Jr.
Sfiso lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Mark Marx Jr's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marx Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marx Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Sfiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sfiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sfiso is trying to stall.
Marx Jr blocks a body shot from Sfiso.
Sfiso lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marx Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marx Jr blocks a body shot from Sfiso.
Sfiso throws an elbow that misses.
Marx Jr wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Marx Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Sfiso tries to throw a body punch but Marx Jr avoids it by throwing Sfiso back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sfiso.
Marx Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sfiso up against the cage.
Sfiso takes a shot to the head.
Sfiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marx Jr looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Marx Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sfiso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marx Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sfiso is keeping busy.
Marx Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sfiso up against the cage.
Marx Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Sfiso.
Sfiso misses with a body punch.
Sfiso misses with a punch to the body.
Marx Jr tries a body shot but Sfiso blocks it.
Marx Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sfiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marx Jr blocks an elbow strike from Sfiso.
Marx Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Sfiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marx Jr tries to throw a body punch but Sfiso avoids it by throwing Marx Jr back against the cage.
Marx Jr lands a body shot.
Marx Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marx Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Marx Jr blocks a body shot from Sfiso.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sfiso throws an elbow but misses.
Marx Jr misses with some punches.
Sfiso pushes off an throws an elbow but Marx Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marx Jr is leaning against Sfiso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Marx Jr.
Sfiso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sfiso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marx Jr is defending well for now.
Sfiso misses with some punches.
Sfiso creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marx Jr's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Mark Marx Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marx Jr prevents a body shot from Sfiso.
Sfiso tries a body shot but Marx Jr blocks it.
Marx Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marx Jr digs a right hand into Sfiso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sfiso's gas tank.
Marx Jr prevents a body shot from Sfiso.
Marx Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marx Jr blocks a body shot from Sfiso.
Sfiso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sfiso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sfiso obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Marx Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sfiso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Marx Jr misses.
Marx Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sfiso can pounce on him.
Marx Jr looks to land a right hand but Sfiso moved out of range.
Sfiso avoids the body shot from Marx Jr.
Sfiso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sfiso misses with a looping right.
Sfiso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marx Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Marx Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marx Jr connects with a body shot.
Marx Jr takes a swing at Sfiso's ribcage but misses.
Marx Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx Jr tries to bum rush Sfiso with a series of wild strikes but Sfiso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Sfiso has closed the distance and engaged Marx Jr in a clinch.
Marx Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sfiso missing with knees to the body.
Sfiso throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marx Jr prevents a body shot from Sfiso. #T1#
Sfiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marx Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Sfiso controls his hands.
#BC#
Sfiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sfiso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Marx Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sfiso missing with knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marx Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice body punch from Marx Jr - that landed with a thud.
Marx Jr tries to work over Sfiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mark Marx Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sfiso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marx Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marx Jr misses with the head strike.
Sfiso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Sfiso.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sfiso.
Marx Jr lands with a left to the head.
Sfiso tries a body shot but Marx Jr blocks it.
Sfiso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marx Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sfiso blocks a body shot from Marx Jr. #T2#
Sfiso tries to work over Marx Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marx Jr taking a breather.
Good body shot from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Marx Jr prevents a body shot from Sfiso.
Marx Jr lands a body punch.
Sfiso lands a damaging elbow.
Sfiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Sfiso.
Marx Jr stalling in the clinch but Sfiso improves position.
Marx Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marx Jr tries a body shot but Sfiso blocks it.
Sfiso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marx Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sfiso lands an elbow inside.
Sfiso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sfiso or not.
Sfiso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marx Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Marx Jr trying to stall but Sfiso improves his position.
Marx Jr misses with a body punch.
Sfiso can't find room to land a body shot as Marx Jr controls the action.
Marx Jr avoiding damage.
Marx Jr tries to work over Sfiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sfiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sfiso blocks an uppercut.
Sfiso throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Marx Jr.
Sfiso creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marx Jr's defenses. #CUT#
Mark Marx Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Marx Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Prince Thalente Sfiso!
An out of breath and clearly excited Prince Thalente Sfiso thanked ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
RFC 39: Grudge Match
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson Jr lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Anderson Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tolentino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson Jr controls the position. #SUB2#
Anderson Jr tries for a kimura but Tolentino is defending well.
Tolentino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson Jr on the ground.
Tolentino wants to control but Anderson Jr postures up.
Tolentino taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolentino is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson Jr working the ground and pound.
Anderson Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson Jr trying to control the position but Tolentino is working away. #SUB2#
Anderson Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Anderson Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tolentino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Anderson Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tolentino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson Jr is putting a hurting on Tolentino here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tolentino is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Anderson Jr moves into full mount!
Anderson Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tolentino tries to reverse the position but Anderson Jr maintains control.
Anderson Jr looking to finish Tolentino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tolentino!
Anderson Jr controlling the pace for now.
Anderson Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Anderson Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Anderson Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Tolentino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson Jr.
Tolentino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tolentino tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Anderson Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Tolentino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anderson Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Tolentino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anderson Jr.
Anderson Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tolentino's face.
Anderson Jr landing strikes from the mount and Tolentino is in trouble!
Anderson Jr tries to control but Tolentino wriggling away.
Anderson Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tolentino flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T4#
Anderson Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Tolentino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson Jr looking to finish Tolentino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tolentino!
Anderson Jr lands a couple of good shots and Tolentino has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Anderson Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Tolentino tries to buck him off.
Tolentino is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Anderson Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Anderson Jr is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Tolentino has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Anderson Jr has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Tolentino taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Anderson Jr doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Apollo Anderson Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Apollo Anderson Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Makisig Tolentino spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the depths I go...'.
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