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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CACC 37
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Holt Dennis (ranked 1935 p4p, 200 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 3710 p4p, 321 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Michael tries to keep at a distance but Dennis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dennis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michael.
Michael looking for a takedown.
Michael is trying to drag Dennis to the mat but Dennis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Holt Dennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balbus Michael.
Michael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Michael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dennis clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Dennis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dennis decides to pull guard.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dennis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dennis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Michael puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dennis trying to control but Michael postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Michael in particular looking to stall.
Michael is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Michael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennis is keeping the position for now.
Dennis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Michael is defending well. Dennis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Michael has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dennis celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holt Dennis! |
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Event:
K1 Kings: 3
Date: Dec 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Biernat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Biernat does no damage.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Biernat misses its intended target.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve lands with a nice combination. Biernat backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat throws a head kick that misses
and Steve counters with a series of strikes. Biernat will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Biernat is rocked!
A slow jab from Biernat misses its intended target.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Biernat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biernat lands with a slapping head kick.
Biernat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Biernat throws a front kick that sends Steve stumbling back into the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Biernat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch combination from Biernat misses.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Biernat swinging wildly here.
Biernat misses with a wild combination.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Steve fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
#T2#
Biernat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve throws a right hand that Biernat ducks under and follows up with a left that Biernat also avoids with ease.
Biernat is looking for a counter combo.
Biernat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biernat.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biernat misses with the combination.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Biernat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Biernat throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD2#
and Steve counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Biernat to the mat! Steve runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Biernat is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Biernat moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Brock Steve should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
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##CL#
Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biernat is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Biernat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Biernat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Biernat working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Biernat throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick
and Biernat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biernat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Biernat crashing to the mat! Biernat is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Steve screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brock Steve!
After winning the bout, Brock Steve 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:
TR3: BUNYASARN VS. CHLAPIK
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Malenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dyon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Malenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Malenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dyon is looking to regain half guard here but Malenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Malenko wants to control but Dyon is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malenko in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dyon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Malenko!
Ray Malenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 326 Dassler vs Torturro
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Goncalves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
As Goncalves backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Goncalves manages to avoid it all.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goncalves feinted with a counter takedown.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goncalves lands a nice looking body shot.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve works over Goncalves's head and body with a nice combination.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Goncalves backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Goncalves manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Goncalves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goncalves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve throws a right hand that Goncalves ducks under and follows up with a left that Goncalves also avoids with ease.
Goncalves moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Goncalves shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Goncalves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Goncalves.
Goncalves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goncalves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Goncalves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goncalves is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Goncalves backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Goncalves manages to avoid it all.
Goncalves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Goncalves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Goncalves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Goncalves swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Goncalves moves into range and clinches up with Steve.#T4#
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Steve blocking some punches.
Goncalves trying to land knees to the body.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Goncalves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Goncalves fails to pull guard.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves misses with a punch on the inside.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Goncalves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steve quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Goncalves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Goncalves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilon Goncalves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Goncalves attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Steve tenderised Goncalves's leg. Goncalves is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Goncalves has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
#TD#
Goncalves pulls Steve into guard.
#SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle here but Steve uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goncalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goncalves gets full guard.#SUB#
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steve doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steve manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.
#SUB#
Steve got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steve has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Goncalves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steve stacks Goncalves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steve!
Goncalves is trying to work for a sweep but Steve has mounted him!
Goncalves is desperately trying to improve his position but Steve has a good base and remains in mount.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Steve gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goncalves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Goncalves pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Goncalves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Goncalves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steve's efforts to push away.
Goncalves jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Goncalves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Goncalves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goncalves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goncalves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Goncalves.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goncalves tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brock Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Goncalves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goncalves jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve blocking some punches.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Goncalves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Goncalves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steve is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Goncalves.#T1#
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
Steve gets to mount! Goncalves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SU2#
Steve stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goncalves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goncalves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Goncalves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve manages to circle out of the way.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Goncalves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goncalves closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goncalves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.#CL#
Goncalves pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Goncalves fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goncalves wants to clinch but Steve slips to the side
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Goncalves backing up. Goncalves nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.
Goncalves tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Goncalves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goncalves is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goncalves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goncalves tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steve 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brock Steve!
Our winner, Brock Steve, 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:
TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Cole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dyon darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Dyon into the ropes.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cole as he jumps to the side.
Cole swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Dyon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cole has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dyon is trying to get an arm triangle but Cole is defending well.
Cole is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cole has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Dyon lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Dyon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dyon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cole rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dyon's guard! Nice work there by Cole!
Cole wants to stand but Dyon is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Cole defends easily.
#SUB#
Dyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dyon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Dyon's legs - danger averted.
Cole wants to get up but he can't break Dyon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Dyon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.
Dyon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Dyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cole tries to stand but Dyon is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Dyon working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cole has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dyon is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Dyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dyon is trying to hold Cole in close to prevent damage but Cole has managed to pass into half guard.
Cole wants to stand but Dyon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Cole moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dyon.#SU2#
Cole stands up and beckons Dyon to his feet.
Dyon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Dyon persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon slips under a jab from Cole.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Dyon moves away and avoids it.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dyon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cole defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cole lands a leg kick that knocks Dyon off balance momentarily.
Dyon with a poor takedown
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dyon checks the leg kick.
Cole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Dyon is out of range.
Dyon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dyon somewhat.
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1##TD#
Dyon drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Cole has his feet on Dyon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cole works the jab nicely.
Dyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cole can pounce on him.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dyon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dyon somewhat.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dyon tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dyon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Cole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole misses with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dyon.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Cole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dyon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dyon's hands.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dyon.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Dyon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cole sprawls and moves away.
Dyon ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Dyon counters with a shoot takedown. Cole fights it but they end up in guard.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Dyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Cole seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
Juu Dyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cole manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dyon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Dyon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dyon working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
Cole wants to get up but he can't break Dyon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB#
Dyon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cole has picked Dyon up and slammed him! Dyon can't keep hold of the triangle and Cole manages to pass to side control!
Dyon is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Cole stands up.
Dyon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cole to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Dyon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole 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#
Dyon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dyon shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed Dyon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole lands a nice shot that snaps Dyon's head back.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dyon.
Dyon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Dyon persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole with a jab.
No luck for Dyon with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tried to score with a low kick but Dyon checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dyon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cole, which made it look bad.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Dyon fails with a takedown attempt.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dyon is defended easily by Cole.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cole.
Jab, jab by Cole - just one landing.
Dyon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole lands a really nice looking cross but Dyon seems unphased.
#T2#
Dyon shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Dyon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dyon fails with the takedown.
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dyon's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole feints and then cracks Dyon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dyon down.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyon shoots and misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Dyon checks a low kick from Cole.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Dyon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cole sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyon is just out of range.
Dyon ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#TD#
Dyon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dyon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rico Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole keeping control of the position.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Cole defends the submission attempt.
Cole is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Dyon wants to pass to mount but Cole is defending the position.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Cole controlling Dyon's posture.
Juu Dyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole trying to control the position here.
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dyon's guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cole 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Cole!
Rico Cole 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:
GC 324 Steve vs Encharya
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
St Hype thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steve if he has to take too many more of those.
St Hype throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Hype misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
St Hype looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Hype lands a head kick!
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Hype.
St Hype fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St Hype lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
St Hype fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St Hype.
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!
St Hype misses with a body shot
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Hype. That's going to slow Steve down.
St Hype throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
St Hype lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.#T1#
St Hype lands a body shot.
St Hype misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
St Hype lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St Hype is looking to wear down Steve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A thudding body kick lands there by St Hype!
St Hype just misses with a punch to the body.
St Hype tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Hype looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St Hype ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
St Hype cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
St Hype throws a body shot but no joy.
St Hype misses with a looping left.#T2#
St Hype misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Hype goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steve works over St Hype's head and body with a nice combination.
Steve slips a jab from St Hype.
Steve throws out a counter right but St Hype avoids it with no problem.
St Hype just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Hype lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
St Hype tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Hype throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
St Hype misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Hype misses with a body shot
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
St Hype is rocked!
A shot to the body from St Hype misses
and Steve counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Brock Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 320 Megaton vs Gomu
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steve 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.
Amodei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amodei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Amodei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Amodei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Amodei eventually gives up the hold.
Amodei moves nicely into side control. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Amodei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Amodei advances to full mount.
Amodei trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
Amodei wants to take his opponent's back but Steve doesn't allow it. #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.#SUB#
Amodei with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Amodei's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Amodei is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steve has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steve! #T3#
Amodei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
Amodei seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Amodei wants to control but Steve passes easily into half guard.
Amodei tries to get to full guard but Steve has control of the leg.
Amodei gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Amodei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.#SUB#
Amodei has his foot on Steve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steve works his way back into a safe position though.
Amodei is trying to keep Steve in close.
#SUB#
Amodei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steve wanted to stand there but Amodei had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Amodei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Amodei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steve defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Steve moves his leg out of the way.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Amodei lands.
Amodei lands a jab to the head.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amodei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A jab from Amodei does it's job there.
Brock Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve checks the leg kick.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Amodei takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Amodei connects with a single shot there.
Amodei slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amodei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amodei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy body kick from Amodei
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve misses with a combination
#TD#
and Amodei counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Amodei trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steve is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Steve is looking to stand up but Amodei isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amodei pushes down on Steve's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Amodei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Amodei eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Amodei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amodei wants to free his trapped foot but Steve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Amodei scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amodei. Steve shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Amodei.
Amodei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Amodei.
Steve throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Amodei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steve sprawls and moves away.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
Amodei throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Amodei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Steve down.
Amodei punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve 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.
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei looks for a takedown but Steve sprawls well.
Steve slips a straight right by Amodei.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
#T3#
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steve but Steve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amodei swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Amodei tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Amodei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steve takes a step back to recover.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Amodei fails with the takedown.
As Amodei backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Amodei manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Amodei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Brock Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steve's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amodei 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei 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:
EFC Hepple vs Hooper
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Wall throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dyon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wall won't be happy with that.
Wall wants to control but Dyon postures up.
Wall prevents Dyon from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Dyon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dyon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dyon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Dyon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dyon is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Dyon has hold of Wall's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wall seems comfortable defending it but Dyon has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wall is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wall is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dyon couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juu Dyon!
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Event:
PFC 131 Reid vs Slurper
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Com defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
Pinkman misses with a low kick.
Com appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Pinkman blocks the low kick.
Pinkman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Com looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.
Com misses with a body kick.
Com dodges the punch combination from Pinkman.
Pinkman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinkman works over Com's head and body with a nice combination.
Pinkman moves out of range of the leg kick from Com.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com connects with a looping right hand.
Com looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
Com waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Com throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinkman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman throws a series of punches but Com avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Com was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Com swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinkman.
Com misses with a wild body shot.
As Com backs off Pinkman throws a huge counter combo but Com manages to avoid it all.
Com seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Com uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Com misses with a leg kick
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Com rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Com takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Com lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Com throws the left hand but Pinkman avoids the punch easily.
Jesse Pinkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Com takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinkman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Com. Com obviously looking to wear him down.
Com misses with a looping left.
Com throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinkman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman checks a low kick from Com.
Com misses with a leg kick
and Pinkman counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pinkman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Com fails with the takedown.
Pinkman stalks Com and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Com's face. Com staggers backwards, shaken.
Com scores with a decent looking hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pinkman 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.
Com throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Com moves away from the strike by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a right and a left that Com avoids nicely.
Com was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Com throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Com slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Pinkman.
Pinkman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Com lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Com.
Com on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinkman. Pinkman obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinkman throws a nice looking combination but Com bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Com connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Pinkman is rocked!
Com throws a leg kick which misses Pinkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinkman tries to avoid it.
Com throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pinkman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinkman sizes up Com with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinkman walks straight into a right hand from Com - that's dropped him! Com jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pinkman from any more punishment! Pinkman complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bomb Com!
In his post fight interview, Bomb Com started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
XF 33
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Diame Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dennis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diame Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Dennis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Diame Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dennis checks a leg kick.
Dennis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Dennis misses.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Diame Jr avoids them all with ease.
Diame Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diame Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dennis looks for the body kick but Diame Jr saw that one coming. #TD#
Dennis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennis showed some decent athleticism there.
Diame Jr wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Diame Jr manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Diame Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dennis is defending well. Diame Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dennis has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Diame Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dumba Diame Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dumba Diame Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PFC 127 Reid vs Sanchez
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Trujillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Pinkman avoids the punch easily.
Pinkman tried to counter with a leg kick but Trujillo avoided it.
Trujillo misses with a leg kick.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman throwing a counter right hand but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Pinkman throws a leg kick which misses Trujillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Trujillo tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Trujillo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pinkman's half guard.
Trujillo is keen to just control but Pinkman is a slippery customer.
Pinkman is trying to stand back up but Trujillo is controlling him
Trujillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trujillo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Pinkman wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pinkman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brotherhood MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Trujillo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trujillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinkman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Trujillo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinkman is looking to escape.
Pinkman suckers Trujillo into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Pinkman is now in Trujillo's guard!
Pinkman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trujillo looking to control.
#SUB2#
Trujillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trujillo has his hands on Pinkman's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Trujillo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Trujillo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinkman's guard. #REVB#
Trujillo is standing up over Pinkman. Pinkman looks to escape but Trujillo dives into side control.
Trujillo tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Trujillo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Trujillo in side control, throwing shots but Pinkman defends.
Pinkman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pinkman is pushing Trujillo's head away, looking to escape. Trujillo manages to hold on to the position though.
Trujillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working. #T4#
Trujillo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Trujillo.
Trujillo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pinkman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trujillo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinkman regains half guard, as Trujillo was trying to land strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujillo is looking to take a break and control but Pinkman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that round.
That's time! Pinkman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Trujillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Pinkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinkman works the jab nicely.
Pinkman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo misses with a straight left.
Trujillo swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Pinkman lands with a cross.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Pinkman.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Pinkman avoids the punch easily.
Trujillo misses with a low kick.
Pinkman connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a body kick.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
It looked like Pinkman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trujillo takes a swing at Pinkman's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Trujillo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pinkman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trujillo lands some shots froms side control.
Dominic Trujillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trujillo working the head with strikes.
Trujillo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Trujillo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pinkman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trujillo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Trujillo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pinkman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Trujillo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pinkman regains half guard, as Trujillo was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Trujillo prevents Pinkman from standing back up.
Trujillo is just content to waste time from the top position. Pinkman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trujillo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trujillo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trujillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Pinkman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trujillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trujillo content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Pinkman.
Pinkman punishes Trujillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trujillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinkman off the cage and back into range.
Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo misses with a straight left.
Trujillo lands a body shot.
Trujillo throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Trujillo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pinkman tries a low kick but Trujillo avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinkman. That's going to slow Trujillo down. #T4#
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Pinkman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pinkman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinkman avoids a kick to the body.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Trujillo saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trujillo's calf.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trujillo lands with a good body shot.
Trujillo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pinkman counter with a right hand.
Trujillo lands with a hook. Pinkman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pinkman throws a hook but Trujillo blocks it.
Pinkman drops his hands momentarily and Trujillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pinkman.
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
Pinkman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominic Trujillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinkman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jesse Pinkman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range.
Trujillo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Pinkman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trujillo.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Trujillo.
Pinkman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trujillo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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!
Pinkman moves out of range as Trujillo strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Trujillo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Pinkman throws a big counter combination but Trujillo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trujillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinkman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Pinkman is rocked!
Trujillo thumps Pinkman with a low kick.
Oh Pinkman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trujillo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pinkman right on the button. Pinkman goes down! Trujillo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Trujillo gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Trujillo!
An out of breath Dominic Trujillo 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:
EFC Zexi vs McCullen
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Dyon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teodor lands with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Dyon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Teodor sizes up Dyon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dyon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teodor.
Dyon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Teodor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teodor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Teodor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Teodor.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor throws a front kick that sends Dyon stumbling back into the cage.
Teodor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teodor leaves Dyon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teodor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Teodor misses with a body shot.
Teodor lands a big head kick that sends Dyon to the canvas! Teodor follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atanase Teodor!
A victorious Atanase Teodor 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:
GC 312 Hussein vs Huchkov
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
De Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Andrade connects with a jab.
De Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
De Andrade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve throws a right hand that De Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that De Andrade also avoids with ease.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
De Andrade throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
De Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.#T2#
Steve walks into a left hand.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
De Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
De Andrade connects with a body shot.#T3#
De Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
Steve moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
De Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by De Andrade - just one landing. #T4#
De Andrade scores with a punch to the head.
De Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with the combination.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from De Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
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#
Steve misses with the combination.
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve scores with a three punch combo!
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Andrade jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Andrade duly obliges. #T2#
Steve defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Steve went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve moves away from the strike by De Andrade.
As De Andrade looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but De Andrade just gets out of the way.
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
De Andrade throws out a powerful jab.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve with a nice cross.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Andrade throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve throws a big counter combination but De Andrade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve blocks a jab.
De Andrade might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve misses with a combination
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Steve is rocked!
De Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade lands a jab to the head.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve is looking for a counter combo.
De Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
#T2##KD2#
De Andrade drops Steve with a beautiful combination! Steve stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De Andrade is looking for the KO!
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Steve has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steve! De Andrade dives in looking to finish! Steve is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
After winning the bout, Marcelo Costa De Andrade 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:
XF 26
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Dennis throws a body kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asai .
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dennis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dennis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dennis manages to circle out of the way.
Dennis tries to bum rush Asai with a series of wild strikes but Asai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dennis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Dennis darts in and clinches Asai up against the cage.#TD#
Asai pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Dennis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Asai , up you get! #CL2#
Dennis rushes Asai and pushes him back 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!
Asai jumps guard but Dennis stands there with Asai around his waist. Asai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asai blocks a body shot from Dennis. #T1#
Dennis is trying to push Asai away but Asai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai moves forwards but Dennis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Asai with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Asai . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Asai clinches with his opponent.
Dennis is trying to break the clinch but Asai is controlling him.
Asai is trying to pull guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asai is trying to pull guard but Dennis has him pressed against the cage.
Asai tries to score a body lock takedown but Dennis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dennis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Asai gets caught napping as Dennis dives in and scores a takedown. Asai manages to retain guard.#T2##SU2#
Dennis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dennis swinging wildly here.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
As Dennis tries to get set, Asai tries to push him back and clinch up but Dennis manages to avoid the attempt.
Holt Dennis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Asai moves into the clinch.
Dennis tries a knee to the head but Asai blocks it.
#BC2#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis stalks Asai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asai 's face. Asai staggers backwards, shaken.
Asai misses with a takedown attempt - Dennis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dennis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dennis avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai throws a series of punches but Dennis moves out of range. #T3##TD#
Asai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dennis quickly recovers to half guard.
Asai stops Dennis from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Asai seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Asai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennis sees it coming and defends easily.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##ES2#
Dennis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Asai keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dennis is trying to push Asai away but Asai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dennis is trying to break the clinch but Asai has him pressed against the cage.
Asai looking for a takedown.
Asai fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Asai .
Asai tries to pull guard but Dennis won't allow it.
Dennis slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Dennis moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asai or perhaps it was just good defense by Dennis, which made it look bad.
Asai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dennis as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holt Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Asai has closed the distance and engaged Dennis in a clinch.
Asai tries to pull guard but Dennis holds him up against the cage and eventually Asai drops back down to his feet.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Dennis has had enough of the clinch but Asai keeps him there for the moment.
Dennis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asai .
#BC2#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai fails with a takedown attempt.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Dennis sees coming a mile off.
Asai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dennis is fending him off so far but Asai persists. Nope, Dennis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Asai . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dennis misses with a wild body shot.
Asai shoots in for a double leg but Dennis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennis digs a good hook to Asai 's body.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai with a poor takedown
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennis scores with a jab to the head.
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asai .
Asai shoots in but Dennis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dennis as he avoids it easily.
Asai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDennis.
Dennis keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Asai forces Dennis back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Asai blocks a head kick by Dennis.
Holt Dennis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai fails to land with a series of punches.
Dennis misses with a head kick.
As Dennis looks to move away, Asai throws a big counter combo but Dennis just gets out of the way.
Dennis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Asai moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3##BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Dennis loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dennis sprawls and moves away.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dennis sprawls and moves away.
Dennis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dennis sizes up Asai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Asai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dennis has Asai pushed against the cage.
Asai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dennis is struggling to control the position.
Asai jumps guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dennis struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
#T4#
Dennis prevents Asai from breaking the clinch.
Dennis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Asai up against the cage.
Asai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Asai shoots for a double leg takedown but Dennis sprawls well. He's pushed Asai 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai is looking for a counter combo.
Dennis misses with a few strikes there.
Asai fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Dennis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dennis misses with a body punch
and Asai 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!
No joy there for Dennis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holt Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dennis tries to clinch up.
Asai blocks a head kick by Dennis.
Asai avoids the body shot from Dennis.
Asai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asai as he avoids it easily.
Asai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dennis tries to bum rush Asai with a series of wild strikes but Asai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asai throws a big counter combination but Dennis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asai shoots for a double leg takedown but Dennis sprawls well. He's pushed Asai 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis slaps away a takedown attempt from Asai , before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai doesn't manage to clinch there - Dennis circles away.
#CL2#
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennis but Dennis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Asai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Dennis clinches with his opponent.
Dennis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asai tries to pull guard but Dennis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Asai controlling the action here for a moment.
Asai is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Dennis.
Asai looking for a takedown. #T2#
Dennis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asai has Dennis pressed against the cage, preventing Dennis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asai misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Dennis does it's job there.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Dennis misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Dennis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asai to the ground. Dennis is now in Asai 's guard.
Asai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dennis dives into side control.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Dennis decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Asai has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Dennis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennis showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Dennis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Asai to get to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asai .#CL2#
Dennis moves into the clinch.
Dennis is trying to push Asai away but Asai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Dennis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Dennis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asai on his heels. He'll look to pass Asai 's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Dennis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dennis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dennis throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Dennis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asai rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai tries to clinch but Dennis is having none of it.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennis.
Dennis looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Dennis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asai feinted with a counter takedown.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holt Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holt Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dennis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holt Dennis!
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Event:
EFC Dyon vs Maeda
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Dyon slips under a jab from Maeda.
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Dyon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dyon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maeda throws a shot to the body.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD#
Dyon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maeda's guard.
Maeda is trying to keep Dyon in close.
#SUB2#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Maeda is thwarting Dyon's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon moves into full guard.
Dyon seems keen to control Maeda's posture.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dyon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maeda cracks Dyon with a solid left hand.#T2#
Maeda slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda throwing shots but Dyon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dyon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Maeda cracks Dyon with a solid left hand.#T3#
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dyon has his foot on Maeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maeda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maeda 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.
Dyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maeda trying to control here.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dyon passes to full mount!
Dyon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Maeda stops Dyon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon unloading with bombs!
Maeda manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Maeda defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dyon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maeda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maeda is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juu Dyon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Maeda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dyon!
Dyon sneaks back into half guard.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Maeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
Maeda winds up and cracks Dyon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dyon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda. #T1#
Maeda is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura but Dyon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Dyon is defending the position. #SUB2#
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyon tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Dyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dyon is tightening it up a little... Maeda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maeda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maeda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dyon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juu Dyon!
Thomas Maeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.
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Event:
PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Pinkman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pinkman counters with a nice body shot.
Pinkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinkman throws a one two combo.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Pinkman moves away and avoids it.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pinkman at a distance.
Pinkman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Pinkman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Pinkman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Pinkman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinkman scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy misses the jab.
Pinkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinkman misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinkman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy is looking to slow Pinkman down with leg kicks.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinkman moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Pinkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinkman throws out the jab.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinkman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Murphy throws a low kick but Pinkman avoids it.
Pinkman throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Pinkman is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pinkman counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinkman.#T3#
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Pinkman moved away.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Pinkman throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Pinkman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Pinkman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pinkman stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.
Pinkman fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Pinkman misses with a double jab.
Murphy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pinkman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Murphy lands with a hook. Pinkman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Pinkman with an uppercut!
Pinkman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
Pinkman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinkman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Pinkman counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pinkman on the side of the head.
Pinkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Murphy digs a good hook to Pinkman's body.
Murphy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinkman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Jesse Pinkman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Pinkman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinkman slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinkman! But no joy.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinkman is out of range.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Pinkman avoids it.
As Murphy backs off Pinkman throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Pinkman lands with an overhand left.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinkman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pinkman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinkman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Pinkman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinkman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Pinkman's head.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Pinkman blocks the low kick.
Murphy misses with a shot to the body
letting Pinkman counter with a right hand.
Pinkman misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Pinkman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinkman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tobias Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy takes a swing at Pinkman's ribcage but misses.
Pinkman blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Pinkman tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinkman.
Pinkman moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Pinkman misses with a two punch combination.
Pinkman throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it. #T3#
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinkman counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Pinkman moved away.
Pinkman throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy misses with a hook. Pinkman ducked under it nicely.
Murphy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pinkman.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pinkman avoids it.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Pinkman counters with a two punch combo.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Pinkman moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinkman tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Pinkman scores with a four punch combination!
Pinkman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Pinkman swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinkman.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Pinkman moved away.
Pinkman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Pinkman.
Pinkman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinkman misses with a double jab.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinkman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pinkman's calf.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Pinkman.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinkman. That did some damage!
Pinkman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murphy. Pinkman shrugs it off though.
Pinkman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Pinkman unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinkman blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Pinkman jumps back.
A combination from Pinkman does no damage.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinkman's head backwards.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Pinkman.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pinkman connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinkman counters with a left to the body.
Tobias Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Pinkman swinging wildly here.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Pinkman misses.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy checks a low kick from Pinkman.
Pinkman connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy throws a jab when Pinkman was well out of range.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinkman looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinkman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinkman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Pinkman throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Pinkman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Pinkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Pinkman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy tried to counter with a leg kick but Pinkman avoided it.
Pinkman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinkman.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinkman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pinkman takes one on the button.
Pinkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinkman walks into a jab.#ROC#
Pinkman is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Pinkman is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy cracks Pinkman with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Murphy!
A victorious Tobias Murphy 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:
GC 308
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Steve looks to land a combination but Goncalves avoids it well.
Goncalves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goncalves 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.#CL#
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Goncalves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Goncalves moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves scores with a shoulder strike.
Goncalves lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves blocks a jab.#T1#
Goncalves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Goncalves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goncalves.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws out a counter right but Goncalves avoids it with no problem.
Goncalves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Goncalves moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goncalves looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goncalves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goncalves.
#T3#
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goncalves tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Goncalves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goncalves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
#T4#
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goncalves backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Goncalves moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steve managing to block the knees to the body from Goncalves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dilon Goncalves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steve connects with a high kick.
Goncalves slips a jab from Steve.
Goncalves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Goncalves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Goncalves got wobbled bad by a big combination! Steve presses forward with punches and knees until Goncalves stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Goncalves closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Steve!
Our winner, Brock Steve, 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:
XF 19
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Dennis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prevot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prevot somewhat.
Prevot misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prevot can't break the clinch.
Dennis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Dennis.
Prevot wants to get back to striking at distance but Dennis won't allow it.
Prevot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dennis just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Prevot 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.#BC#
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
Dennis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Guilhaume Prevot has been cut.
Prevot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prevot looks to clinch
and Dennis counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
A combination from Prevot does no damage. #CL#
Dennis pushes Prevot up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dennis. #BC#
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Dennis gets a clinch.
Dennis lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Guilhaume Prevot's cut even more.#BC2#
Prevot manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Dennis rushes Prevot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Prevot tries to circle away but Dennis has him pinned against the cage.
Dennis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Prevot wants to get back to striking at distance but Dennis won't allow it.
#T2#
Prevot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dennis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holt Dennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilhaume Prevot.
Prevot looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Dennis drives through with a takedown into Prevot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Dennis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Dennis moves into the clinch successfully.
Dennis leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Prevot tries to keep at a distance but Dennis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dennis avoiding damage.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
A short right from Dennis on the inside.
Prevot tries to pull guard but Dennis won't allow it.
#BC#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prevot throws a head kick but Dennis moves out of range.
Dennis throws a big counter combination but Prevot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Prevot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dennis cracks Prevot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dennis ducks under a wild hook from Prevot.
Dennis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prevot.#CL#
Prevot gets tackled into the cage by Dennis. Dennis maintains the clinch.
Dennis stalling the fight.
I was talking to Dennis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prevot is trying to break the clinch but Dennis is controlling him.
Dennis stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Prevot misses with a double jab.
Prevot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dennis counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dennis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prevot takes a shot to the head.
Dennis effectively controlling the action here.
Dennis scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
The cut above Guilhaume Prevot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Dennis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prevot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Prevot bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Dennis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennis showed some decent athleticism there.
Dennis prevents Prevot from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holt Dennis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilhaume Prevot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Dennis darts in and clinches Prevot up against the cage.#BC#
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Prevot tries to clinch up but Dennis circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Dennis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Prevot throws a body kick that misses.
Dennis swinging wildly here.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prevot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dennis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot is trying to pull guard but Dennis has him pressed against the cage.
Dennis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Prevot up against the cage.#BC#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dennis throws a head kick that half lands.
A cross from Dennis lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dennis. Prevot shrugs it off though.
Prevot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dennis.#TD#
Dennis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dennis decides to stand up.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prevot can do to turn this around?
Dennis closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
Guilhaume Prevot's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Holt Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prevot darts in trying to clinch
and Dennis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Prevot misses with a leg kick
and Dennis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prevot misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Dennis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dennis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Guilhaume Prevot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Holt Dennis!
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Event:
EFC Orion vs Hepple
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Dyon shoots for a double leg takedown but Pritchard sprawls well. He's pushed Dyon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dyon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dyon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pritchard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pritchard cracks Dyon with a good jab.
Dyon shoots in looking for a takedown. Pritchard tries to sprawl out of it but Dyon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pritchard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pritchard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dean Pritchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.
Pritchard connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Dyon counters with a shoot takedown. Pritchard fights it but they end up in guard.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pritchard 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.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pritchard is keeping the position for now.
Pritchard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dyon on the ground.
Pritchard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Dyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Dyon 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.
Pritchard pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pritchard is keeping the position for now.
Dyon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dyon forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pritchard defends it well. #SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dyon seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Dyon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dyon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyon lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Pritchard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Pritchard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Pritchard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dyon seems to be looking for submissions.
Pritchard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dyon. #SUB2#
Dyon seems to be looking for submissions.
Pritchard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pritchard tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pritchard has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pritchard's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juu Dyon 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#
A head kick misses from Pritchard.
Pritchard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dyon.
Pritchard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pritchard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Dyon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pritchard won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Dyon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Pritchard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon working the ground and pound but Pritchard is defending the strikes.
Dyon has knee on belly momentarily but Pritchard bucks him off and regains half guard. #ES#
Pritchard manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Dyon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pritchard is fending him off so far but Dyon persists. Nope, Pritchard circles away and we're back to standing.
Pritchard tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Dyon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dyon prevents Pritchard from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pritchard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pritchard is pressing down on Dyon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pritchard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dyon working some strikes from top position.
Juu Dyon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pritchard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pritchard is keeping the position for now.
Dyon working some strikes from top position.
Dyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dyon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dyon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dyon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyon looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3##SUB2#
Dyon has isolated one of Pritchard's arms. Pritchard looking to fight him off but Dyon twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juu Dyon!
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Event:
XF 13
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Cheating tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Cheating.#CUT#
It looks like Holt Dennis has been cut.
Dennis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheating sizes up Dennis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dennis wants to clinch up but Cheating keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dennis.
Cheating misses the shot to the body.
Dennis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mom Cheating seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheating takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cheating looks to land a left hand but Dennis moved out of range nicely.
Dennis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dennis misses with a double jab.
Cheating throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dennis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheating swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheating.
Dennis with the counter takedown but Cheating avoids it easily.
Cheating jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dennis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Dennis clinches up against the cage.
Cheating wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dennis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Dennis stalling against the cage.
Dennis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheating.
Dennis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cheating forces Dennis back against the cage and clinches.
Cheating is trying to break the clinch but Dennis has him pressed against the cage.
Cheating is trying to force a seperation but Dennis has the dominant position.#BC#
Cheating's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheating throws an off balance right hand
and Dennis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheating misses with a looping left.#CL#
Cheating closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Cheating pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheating jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Dennis works over Cheating's head and body with a nice combination.
Dennis lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
No joy there for Dennis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dennis throws a sloppy head kick and Cheating moves out of range easily.
Dennis misses with a shot to the body
and Cheating counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheating lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Dennis.
Dennis defending well as Cheating loads up on a big left hand.
Dennis dodges the punch combination from Cheating.
Dennis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dennis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cheating is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Cheating clinches. #BC2#
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheating lands a nice shot that snaps Dennis's head back.
Cheating throws a jab when Dennis was well out of range.
Cheating looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dennis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cheating lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Cheating displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennis.
Cheating loads up on a big right hand but Dennis slips the punch.
Cheating looks to throw the jab but Dennis is out of range.
Cheating is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dennis.
Cheating misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Dennis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dennis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cheating jabs Dennis right on the nose. Dennis blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Dennis is rocked!#CL2#
Dennis pushes Cheating up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheating wants to get back to striking at distance but Dennis won't allow it.
#BC2#
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Cheating throws a shot from downtown. Dennis moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Cheating clinches with his opponent.
Dennis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cheating seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dennis can turn it around.
Cheating working hard to break the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheating misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheating lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dennis is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheating finish him?
Dennis moves out of range as Cheating throws a body kick.
Dennis tries to clinch up but Cheating circles away and keeps his distance.
Dennis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheating.#CL#
Cheating gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cheating escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheating has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cheating throws an off balance right hand
and Dennis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cheating is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Dennis.
Dennis seems to have recovered his senses.
Cheating throws a jab when Dennis was well out of range.
Dennis is looking for the big counter here.
Dennis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cheating misses with an uppercut.
Dennis slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dennis misses with a head kick.
Dennis throws a right hand that Cheating ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheating also avoids with ease.
Cheating tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dennis manages to circle out of the way.
Dennis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheating circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheating is looking to counter the offense by Dennis and move into the clinch.
Cheating shoots in but Dennis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 Mom Cheating will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holt Dennis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dennis dives in and grabs Cheating's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheating pushes down on Dennis's head and hops out.
No luck for Cheating with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Dennis misses.
Cheating misses with a low kick.
Cheating scores with a nice right hand.
#KD#
Cheating feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dennis sprawling to the canvas! Dennis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cheating finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheating misses with a hook. Dennis ducked under it nicely.
Cheating cracks Dennis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holt Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheating as he avoids it easily.
Dennis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheating moves out of range of the body kick from Dennis.
Dennis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cheating.
Dennis moves out of range of the strikes.
Dennis throws a counter combo.
Cheating jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mom Cheating is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheating lands the left hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Holt Dennis's cut even more.
Cheating circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dennis tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Cheating wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mom Cheating!
Mom Cheating really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Alcala
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyon.
Dyon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dyon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Dyon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee sizes up Dyon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dyon shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Dyon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.#T1#
Dyon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee scores with a head kick. Dyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morrison Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Dyon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dyon goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Dyon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dyon.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lee 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. #T2##SUB2#
Dyon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dyon has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving. #T3#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Dyon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dyon has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Dyon keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee pushing down on Dyon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4##SUB#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Dyon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dyon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dyon is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Dyon defends the submission attempt.
Dyon trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dyon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morrison Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dyon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dyon with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Dyon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Juu Dyon has been cut.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee lands a head kick. Dyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Dyon tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dyon tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Dyon with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Dyon fails to land the takedown.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dyon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee thuds a left hand into Dyon's body.
Lee scores with a head kick. Dyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dyon fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dyon thinking. #T2#
Dyon takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Dyon does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Dyon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dyon lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dyon doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Dyon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Morrison Lee!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, 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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