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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BFT-458: Hymen vs Singh
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Faaloua throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Faaloua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Niko Sirkiä has been cut.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Sirkiä leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sirkiä avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.#BC2#
Sirkiä breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faaloua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirkiä.#T1#
Faaloua throws a sloppy head kick and Sirkiä moves out of range easily.
Faaloua takes a swing at Sirkiä's ribcage but misses.
Sirkiä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirkiä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faaloua.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirkiä swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirkiä connects with a single shot there.
Sirkiä just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirkiä takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Sirkiä looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Sirkiä blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua stalling against the cage.
Sirkiä wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Sirkiä in his tracks for a moment.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
Sirkiä blocks the elbow strike.
Sirkiä blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Sirkiä is trying to break free.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sirkiä is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Faaloua is keeping busy.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua stalling in the clinch.
Sirkiä goes for a takedown attempt but Faaloua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Faaloua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faaloua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirkiä.
Sirkiä moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Faaloua scores with a push kick.
Faaloua moves in looking to clinch but Sirkiä pushes him off.#CL#
Faaloua moves into the clinch successfully.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Sirkiä taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua stalling against the cage.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Sirkiä leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Sirkiä takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Sirkiä's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Faaloua throws a head kick that misses.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirkiä swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Faaloua closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirkiä working hard to break the clinch.
Faaloua is stalling here.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
#T1#
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
James Faaloua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua is struggling to control the position.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
#T2#
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua is struggling to control the position.
Sirkiä takes an elbow to the temple.
Sirkiä wants a takedown but no success here.
Faaloua has Sirkiä pushed against the cage.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sirkiä takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua has Sirkiä pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua is pushing Sirkiä up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sirkiä is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Faaloua is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sirkiä takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Sirkiä avoiding damage.
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sirkiä tries to circle away but Faaloua has him pinned against the cage.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faaloua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirkiä can do to turn this around?
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niko Sirkiä's cut.
That's time! Faaloua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Faaloua closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sirkiä's defenses.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sirkiä avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua has Sirkiä pressed against the cage.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sirkiä has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow. #TD2#
Sirkiä has hold of one of Faaloua's legs. Faaloua is fighting the takedown attempt but Sirkiä gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Faaloua scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Faaloua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirkiä stuns Faaloua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sirkiä throws a hook to the side of Faaloua's head but Faaloua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faaloua lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Faaloua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Sirkiä avoids the head kick by Faaloua.
#CL#
Faaloua pushes Sirkiä up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä wants to break free but Faaloua has control.
#BC2#
Sirkiä's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirkiä rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faaloua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faaloua lands with a straight right. Sirkiä didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Faaloua forces Sirkiä back against the cage and clinches.
Sirkiä avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Faaloua.
The referee calls for Faaloua to work.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Sirkiä blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow.
Faaloua stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sirkiä's brow.
Sirkiä blocks the elbow strike.
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua wants to stall.
#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Sirkiä leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Sirkiä wants to break free but Faaloua has control.
Niko Sirkiä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirkiä dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua lands an elbow just above Sirkiä 's eye.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
James Faaloua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirkiä misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Faaloua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faaloua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Faaloua!
James Faaloua thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Niko Sirkiä was interviewed post fight and said '"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." '.
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Event:
PF3 - Varner vs Stewart
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Barkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Barkley scores with a takedown into Macale's guard.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley postures up and lands a big shot to Macale's brow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
Barkley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barkley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Bonsai Club MMA inform us that Macale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Macale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
Macale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barkley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barkley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barkley with a nice head shot there.
Barkley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barkley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley trying to control but Macale is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Macale has wrist control.
Barkley trying to control but Macale is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Barkley wants the takedown. Macale is fighting it off but Barkley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macale's guard against the ropes.
Macale keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Barkley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barkley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Barkley landing with the ground and pound.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley working some strikes from top position.
Barkley is working Macale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barkley trying to control but Macale is working from the bottom.
Barkley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Macale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barkley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Barkley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macale is keeping the position for now.
Macale has momentary wrist control but Barkley slips an elbow through the middle.
Barkley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barkley wants to control from the top but Macale keeps moving.
Barkley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barkley with a nice head shot there.
Barkley is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Barkley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barkley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barkley connects with a couple of short punches.
Barkley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barkley throws a big elbow that misses.
Barkley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barkley working some strikes from top position.#T6#
Barkley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macale's guard.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macale defending well though.
Macale regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barkley.
Barkley throwing strikes but missing.
Barkley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Macale has wrist control.
Macale keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully. #T7#
Barkley cracks Macale with a solid left hand.
Barkley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley landing some decent shots from guard.
Macale looks winded!
Macale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barkley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macale's head.
Barkley is in close to Macale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barkley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barkley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley postures up in Macale's guard and throws a big left but Macale blocks it.
Barkley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barkley wants to control but Macale is keeping him busy.
Barkley cracks Macale with a big right hand but Macale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barkley lands a nice forearm strike.
Macale defending against the ground and pound. #T9#
Barkley cracks Macale with a big right hand but Macale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barkley controls the position.
Barkley cracks Macale with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Macale taking a bit of punishment here - Barkley scoring with strikes.
Macale is not content to let Barkley control the position.
Barkley takes a little break here. Macale wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barkley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2##CL#
Barkley instigates a clinch.
Macale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Macale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barkley's brow. #TD#
Macale is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barkley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Macale to the mat. Macale regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barkley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barkley scoring with some ground and pound.
Barkley scoring with some ground and pound.
Charles Barkley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkley is stalling in the full guard.
Barkley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Barkley landing with the ground and pound.
Barkley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barkley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macale is breathing heavily.
Macale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macale can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barkley advances position into side control!
Macale is not content to let Barkley control the position. #T3#
Barkley tries to score with some ground and pound. Macale controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barkley advances to full mount.
Barkley has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Macale's face.
Barkley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Macale looks a forlorn figure.
Barkley landing punches.
Barkley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barkley working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Barkley working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Macale is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Barkley! Macale is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Barkley!
After the fight, Charles Barkley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PF1 - Champions Born
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Leningrada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macale ducks right into an uppercut from Leningrada.
Macale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leningrada manages to avoid it.
Macale misses with a hook. Leningrada ducked under it nicely.
Macale punishes Leningrada's body with a nice straight punch.
Macale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Macale dips to his left and cracks Leningrada with an uppercut!
Leningrada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macale.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macale. That's going to slow Leningrada down.
Leningrada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Macale is out of range and Leningrada settles back down.
Macale lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Leningrada to counter with a crisp jab.
Macale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leningrada to score with a decent uppercut.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leningrada was well out of range. Poor timing from Macale.
Macale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Macale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leningrada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Macale misses
and Leningrada counters with a three punch combo that has Macale backing up. Macale nods at Leningrada to acknowledge the strikes.
Leningrada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Leningrada is rocked!
Macale blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macale! But no joy.
Oh Leningrada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macale cracks Leningrada with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Leningrada tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Macale pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Leningrada is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiao Macale!
Tiao Macale bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hands.
Macale throws out a counter right but Hands avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Hands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hands avoids the elbow strike from Macale, against the cage.
#BC#
Hands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Macale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hands doesn't manage to clinch there - Macale circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hands drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hands trying to control but Macale is working from the bottom.
Hands throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hands has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Macale being controlled here, momentarily.
Macale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hands throws a big right hand that misses.
Macale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hands content to stall in guard here.
Hands advances position into side control!#SUB#
Hands is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Macale defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Hands.#SUB#
Hands tries for a kimura but Macale is defending well. #SUB#
Hands is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hands controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Hands is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macale has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Hands is looking to take a break and control but Macale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hands tries to move to full mount but Macale actually manages to regain half guard.
Hands wants to free his trapped foot but Macale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hands not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hands missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hands is trying to control. Macale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hands not doing much here.
#T4#
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.
Hands wants to pass the guard but Macale is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Hands's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hands not doing much here.
Macale tries to get to full guard but Hands has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands throwing shots but Macale is blocking nicely.
Hands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hands tries to stand and escape but Macale is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Hands dominated that round.
That's time! Hands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Macale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hands.#CL#
Hands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hands breaks the clinch.
Macale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Macale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Macale lands a really nice looking cross but Hands seems unphased.
Hands fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiao Macale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macale is fending him off so far but Hands persists. Nope, Macale circles away and we're back to standing.
Macale moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Hammer Hands has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macale throws a head kick but Hands moves out of range.
Hammer Hands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Hands shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Macale manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Hands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hands trying to control but Macale is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform us that Macale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Macale can't keep his opponent in guard - Hands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hands throwing shots but Macale is blocking nicely.
Hands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hands is thwarting Macale's attempts to control the position.
Hands throws a strike but Macale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macale can do to turn this around?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Macale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hands postures up in Macale's guard and throws a big left but Macale blocks it.
Hands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Macale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hands is looking to work some ground and pound but Macale has wrist control.
Hands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macale trying to keep a closed guard but Hands is proving a slippery customer.
Hands tries to stand but Macale is controlling from the bottom.
Hammer Hands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hands postures up in Macale's guard and throws a big left but Macale blocks it. #T3#
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Macale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Macale - just one landing.
Macale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macale throws a sloppy head kick and Hands moves out of range easily.
Hands looks for a takedown but Macale sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Hands has managed to clinch.
Hands has Macale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hands is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macale is defending well.#T4#
Macale prevents the takedown attempt.
Macale missing with knees to the body.
Macale stalling in the clinch but Hands improves position.
Macale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macale lands an uppercut.
Hands is trying to drag Macale to the mat but Macale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Macale has a couple of punches blocked by Hands.
Macale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hands is looking for a takedown.
Hands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hands jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macale walks away with a smile on his face. Hands gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hammer Hands'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Macale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macale misses with a looping left.
Macale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hands throws a hook but Macale blocks it.
Macale throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands is looking to counter the offense by Macale and move into the clinch.
Macale on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Macale lands with a good body shot.
Hands has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macale misses the body punch
and Hands counters with a two punch combo.
Hands throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Hands with a poor takedown
and Macale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hands thinking.
Hands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tiao Macale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Macale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hands shoots for a double leg takedown but Macale sprawls well. He's pushed Hands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Macale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands throws a right hand that Macale ducks under and follows up with a left that Macale also avoids with ease.
Hands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macale throws a front kick aimed at Hands's knee but Hands avoids it well.
Macale throws a lazy head kick
and Hands counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Macale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macale throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Macale. No joy for Hands on that attempt.
Macale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hands moves forwards but Macale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hands scores with a one two! Macale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands has his takedown stuffed
and Macale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hands shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Hands moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hands works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Hands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macale is keeping the position for now.
Hands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hands throws an elbow that misses. Macale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hands's guard. Nice move by Macale!#REVB#
Macale throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hands looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Macale passes into half guard.
Macale not doing much here.
Hands is trying to get back to full guard.
Hands trying to hold on to Macale's head to control him but Macale postures up.
#T4#
Macale controlling the action here.
Hands is looking to improve his position.
Hands is concentrating on defense, preventing Macale from advancing position.
Macale prevents Hands from improving his position.#SUB#
Hands looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hands trying to control here.
Macale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiao Macale.
I think Macale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiao Macale!
Tiao Macale was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Hammer Hands had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. I give respect!!! I'm looking for a rematch!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sitboonme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Faction tries to buck Sitboonme off but Sitboonme is having none of it.
Faction tries to control but Sitboonme manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Sitboonme is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Faction taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sitboonme.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kongsak Sitboonme!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Macale blocks a head kick by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco misses the shot to the body.
Macale takes a swing at Berzevaco's ribcage but misses.
Macale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Macale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berzevaco blocks a head kick by Macale.
That kick from Berzevaco tenderised Macale's leg. Macale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Macale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berzevaco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berzevaco manages to avoid it.
Berzevaco misses with a few strikes there.
Macale misses with a left hand
and Berzevaco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berzevaco looks for the body kick but Macale saw that one coming. #TD2#
Macale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Berzevaco trying to control the position from guard on top but Macale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzevaco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berzevaco throws a big right hand that misses.
Berzevaco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Macale trying to keep a closed guard but Berzevaco is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berzevaco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macale can't keep his opponent in guard - Berzevaco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berzevaco wants to pass to mount but Macale is defending the position.
Berzevaco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macale is staying active underneath Berzevaco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berzevaco passes the guard and advances to mount!
Berzevaco trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Berzevaco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Berzevaco wants to control the pace but Macale is squirming around nicely.
Macale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berzevaco on the ground.
Berzevaco misses with a head shot.
Berzevaco with a couple of short strikes.
Berzevaco controlling from mount.
Berzevaco throwing strikes here but Macale is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
Berzevaco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Berzevaco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Berzevaco controlling his opponent.
Berzevaco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berzevaco is landing with some decent strikes but Macale is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berzevaco cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berzevaco scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Macale?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Berzevaco looking to isolate an arm here. Macale doesn't see it coming and as Berzevaco extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Berzevaco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hakeem Berzevaco!
After the big win, Hakeem Berzevaco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Cyclone Nutrition Company and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eugene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eugene gets through Sitboonme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Sitboonme breaks from the clinch.
Eugene's coach down at Pro Pain Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eugene's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sitboonme goes for a double leg but Eugene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eugene continues to drive forward.
Sitboonme tries to clinch there but Eugene circles away.
Eugene connects with a right hand. Sitboonme shakes it off.
Sitboonme shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eugene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitboonme throws a push kick but Eugene slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitboonme takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eugene lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Eugene finds it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Sitboonme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Eugene cracks Sitboonme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eugene feints and then cracks Sitboonme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitboonme down.
Eugene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitboonme tries to clinch up but Eugene circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Eugene gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Eugene.
#BC#
Sitboonme breaks the clinch.
Sitboonme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eugene throws a counter combo.
Eugene fails with a takedown attempt.
Eugene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitboonme under the eye.#T2#
Sitboonme lands a head kick. Eugene smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Phallos Eugene has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitboonme on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eugene lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitboonme off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Eugene has Sitboonme up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Sitboonme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitboonme closes the distance and clinches up with Eugene, looking for a takedown. Sitboonme pushes Eugene against the cage but Eugene circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kongsak Sitboonme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Eugene.
Eugene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitboonme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitboonme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eugene lands a head kick. Sitboonme smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Sitboonme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eugene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitboonme really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitboonme will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Eugene finds it's way through Sitboonme's defenses.
Eugene scores with a body shot.
Eugene scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitboonme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Eugene closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Sitboonme manages to break the clinch.
Eugene works the jab nicely.
Sitboonme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eugene throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitboonme. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Eugene moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eugene scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitboonme is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eugene jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitboonme walks away with a smile on his face. Eugene gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitboonme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phallos Eugene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eugene avoids the body shot from Sitboonme.
Eugene thows a body kick. Sitboonme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eugene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eugene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Eugene looks to move away, Sitboonme throws a big counter combo but Eugene just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitboonme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phallos Eugene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phallos Eugene's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice cross by Eugene.
Sitboonme misses with a takedown attempt - Eugene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eugene is looking for the big counter here.
Eugene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitboonme's head backwards.
Sitboonme shoots in for a takedown but Eugene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sitboonme backs off Eugene throws a huge counter combo but Sitboonme manages to avoid it all.
Eugene is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eugene lands a nice shot that snaps Sitboonme's head back.
#ROC2#
Sitboonme is rocked!
Sitboonme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitboonme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Sitboonme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitboonme gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sitboonme tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Eugene is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sitboonme buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sitboonme!! Sitboonme is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Eugene throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phallos Eugene!
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