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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Ballinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.
Ballinger throws a body punch but Maria moves out of range.
Ballinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ballinger connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
Maria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
It looked like Maria wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballinger.
Ballinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maria thows a body kick. Ballinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maria blocks a head kick by Ballinger.
Maria slips under a jab.#T1#
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maria on the side of the head.
Maria throws a head kick but Ballinger moves out of range.
Maria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
Ballinger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maria momentarily.
Ballinger misses with a two punch combination.
Ballinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maria was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballinger.
Maria throws a looping overhand right but Ballinger ducks down to avoid it.
Ballinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maria misses with a left hand
and Ballinger counters with a three punch combo that has Maria backing up. Maria nods at Ballinger to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Ballinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Maria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ballinger really felt that one!
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Maria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ballinger looks winded!
The fighters circling - Ballinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballinger looks to land a combination but Maria avoids it well. #T2#
Ballinger connects with a high kick.
Ballinger misses with a looping right.
Maria throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ballinger avoids it.
Maria lands a nice looking body kick.
Maria lands a glancing blow to the side of Ballinger's head.
Maria pushes Ballinger away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Maria.
Ballinger misses with a combination
and Maria counters with a body kick.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Ballinger misses with an uppercut.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger is looking to chop away at Maria's legs.
A jab lands there for Maria.
Ballinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maria scores with a jab to the head.
Maria scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Maria blocks a low kick nicely.
Ballinger misses with a body punch
and Maria counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #KD#
Maria lands a big head kick that sends Ballinger tumbling to the mat! Maria takes a step backwards and waves Ballinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ballinger is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Holden Ballinger has been cut.
Ballinger looks to land a body kick but Maria moved away.
Ballinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Maria finish him?
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballinger misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maria!
Maria feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ballingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maria throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ballinger crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joaquim Maria!
During a confident post fight interview, Joaquim Maria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Holden Ballinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Moonra moves into the clinch.
Moonra blocks an uppercut.
Gainsborough can't find room to land a body shot as Moonra controls the action.
Moonra presses Gainsborough against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moonra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Moonra to work.
#BC2#
Gainsborough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Moonra clinches up against the cage.
Gainsborough dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Moonra manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gainsborough gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Moonra on the inside.
Moonra pushes Gainsborough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gainsborough blocks a body shot from Moonra.
Gainsborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Moonra.
Moonra misses with a body punch.
Gainsborough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Moonra lands a left hand.
Gainsborough tries to work over Moonra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moonra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gainsborough can't break the clinch.
Gainsborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gainsborough looking to stall.
Moonra lands a nice elbow.
Moonra avoiding damage.
Moonra lands with a right to the head.
Moonra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Moonra.
Moonra blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Moonra.
The referee calls for Gainsborough to work.
#T2#
Moonra prevents a body shot from Gainsborough.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonra.
Gainsborough wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Moonra.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moonra.
A nice left hand lands by Moonra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moonra throws a head punch that misses.
Moonra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gainsborough controls his hands.
Gainsborough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moonra's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gainsborough.
Moonra digs a right hand underneath Gainsborough's ribcage. Gainsborough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gainsborough looks winded!
Moonra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Moonra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moonra.
Gainsborough tries to stall but Moonra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gainsborough lands a right hand.
Gainsborough lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Moonra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Moonra drives through and clinches with Gainsborough against the cage.
Moonra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gainsborough misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Moonra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moonra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moonra connects with a leg kick. Gainsborough looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacob Moonra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moonra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gainsborough changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gainsborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moonra stuffs the takedown attempt from Gainsborough. Gainsborough gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacob Moonra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelbert Gainsborough.#T4#
Moonra is looking to clinch but Gainsborough is avoiding it.
Moonra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gainsborough misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Moonra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gainsborough, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gainsborough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Moonra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Gainsborough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moonra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moonra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moonra.
Moonra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gainsborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Moonra takes the fight into the clinch.
Gainsborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Moonra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gainsborough closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gainsborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Moonra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moonra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gainsborough trying to control the position but instead, Moonra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gainsborough into the cage.
Gainsborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacob Moonra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moonra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Moonra on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gainsborough stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moonra.
Moonra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gainsborough's elbow.
Gainsborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moonra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Gainsborough breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Moonra has closed the distance and engaged Gainsborough in a clinch.
Moonra misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Gainsborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moonra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moonra throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Gainsborough counters with a shoot takedown. Moonra fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Moonra has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gainsborough has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Moonra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gainsborough throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Gainsborough.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moonra lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Gainsborough breaks the clinch.
Adelbert Gainsborough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moonra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gainsborough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moonra feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Moonra misses the jab.
Moonra is looking to clinch but Gainsborough is avoiding it.
Moonra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gainsborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Moonra has managed to clinch.
Gainsborough drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moonra has a couple of punches blocked by Gainsborough.
Moonra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moonra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moonra has a couple of punches blocked by Gainsborough.
Moonra lands a hook that snaps the head of Gainsborough backwards.
Gainsborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Gainsborough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gainsborough blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Gainsborough - that landed with a thud.
Moonra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moonra lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moonra.
Gainsborough is trying to force a seperation but Moonra has the dominant position.
Gainsborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gainsborough lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Moonra.
Moonra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gainsborough can do to turn this around?
Gainsborough is trying to push Moonra away but Moonra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moonra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gainsborough tries to break free but Moonra pushes him back against the cage.
Gainsborough has Moonra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moonra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gainsborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moonra leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Moonra taking a breather.#BC#
Moonra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moonra darts in trying to clinch
and Gainsborough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Gainsborough lands but Moonra takes it in his stride.
Gainsborough looks to land a left hand but Moonra moved out of range nicely.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moonra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gainsborough is breathing heavily.
Moonra throws a pinpoint strike between Gainsborough's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gainsborough crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Moonra scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Moonra!
Our winner, Jacob Moonra, 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.
Adelbert Gainsborough spoke after the fight, saying 'ok,thank'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 13: 13
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Gainsborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Gainsborough throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Gainsborough takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
Gainsborough scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gainsborough dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gainsborough misses with a hook.#T1#
Gainsborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Thomas. #TD2#
Gainsborough changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gainsborough misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gainsborough in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gainsborough throwing strikes but Thomas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gainsborough is not content to let Thomas control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gainsborough is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gainsborough to see if he's OK.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB#
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gainsborough is looking for a sweep.
Gainsborough is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thomas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gainsborough, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Thomas.
Gainsborough is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas prevents Gainsborough from escaping the position.
Thomas working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Thomas scoring with punches from side control.
Thomas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gainsborough is trying to improve his position.
Gainsborough managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thomas.
Gainsborough tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Thomas lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#
Gainsborough is rocked!
Thomas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gainsborough is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Gainsborough pushes Thomas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thomas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A big shot lands for Thomas! That's hurt Gainsborough! Will he recover? Thomas fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Thomas!
Mike Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Adelbert Gainsborough stepped up to the mic, saying 'ok,thank'.
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Event:
VFA 5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Mansurov swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.
Mansurov is looking to slow Halo down with leg kicks.
Mansurov looks for the body kick but Halo saw that one coming.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halo moves in looking to clinch but Mansurov pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Halo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mansurov tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg. #T1#
Halo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Mansurov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mansurov is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Mansurov trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Mansurov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo is in close to Mansurov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mansurov trying to strike off his back.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo is working Mansurov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Mansurov is rocked!#SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Mansurov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Halo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mansurov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo took some time post fight to say the following; 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.
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Event:
Old dog for the road 4
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Tanner dodges the punch combination from McCall.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by McCall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanner avoids the head kick by McCall.
#CL#
Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
McCall lands a nice elbow.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner tries to clinch
and McCall counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Tanner throws a hook but McCall blocks it.
Tanner takes one on the button.
McCall misses with the combination.
Tanner defending well as McCall loads up on a big left hand.
Tanner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCall looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
Tanner avoids the elbow strike from McCall, against the cage.
#BC#
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from McCall.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged McCall in a clinch.
Tanner with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Tanner is trying to force a seperation but McCall has the dominant position.
McCall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
McCall throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
McCall is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner is looking to clinch but McCall is avoiding it.
McCall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
McCall lands with a short shot to the head.
McCall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCall lands an elbow that stopped Tanner in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Dick Tanner has been cut.#BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner wants to clinch.#T3#
McCall throws a wild body kick that Tanner sees coming a mile off.
Tanner throwing a counter right hand but McCall manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from McCall.
McCall drops his hands momentarily and Tanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tanner is looking to clinch but McCall is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCall misses with a hook
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Tanner misses.
McCall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCall throws a lazy head kick
and Tanner counters with a thumping low kick.
Tanner scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCall in his tracks. #T4#
Tanner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
Tanner scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCall keeps the fight on the outside.
McCall throws out a counter right but Tanner avoids it with no problem.
Tanner tries to clinch up but McCall circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
McCall pushes Tanner up against the cage in a clinch.
McCall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanner up against the cage.
McCall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike.
McCall can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCall slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth McCall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Tanner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McCall tries to clinch but Tanner is having none of it.
Tanner blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCall. That did some damage!
Tanner wants to clinch.#CL2#
McCall clinches.
Tanner blocks a body shot from McCall.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCall.
McCall lands a body shot. #BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCall misses with a kick to the body.
Tanner walks into a straight right hand from McCall.#T1#
Tanner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Tanner instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
McCall lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCall.
McCall lands a right hand.
McCall throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCall.
Tanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCall has him pressed against the cage.
McCall lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanner's brow.
McCall struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner lands an elbow inside that McCall shrugs off. #T2#
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCall tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
McCall misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCall stalling in the clinch.
Gareth McCall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCall misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCall misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tanner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Tanner lands a right hook to the body.
McCall swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
McCall fails to land with a series of punches.
McCall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanner is out of range.
It looked like Tanner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCall misses with a hook.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
McCall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
McCall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanner wants to get back to striking at distance but McCall won't allow it.
McCall lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCall.
McCall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanner in his tracks.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
McCall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCall connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target. #CL#
Tanner forces McCall back against the cage and clinches.
Tanner landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner is trying to break free.#T4#
McCall blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
#BC#
Tanner breaks from the clinch.
McCall misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
McCall checks the leg kick.
It seemed like McCall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanner doesn't manage to clinch there - McCall circles away.
Tanner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCall momentarily.
Tanner lands a really nice looking cross but McCall seems unphased.
Tanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner looks to land a combination but McCall avoids it well.
Tanner is looking to clinch but McCall is avoiding it.
McCall throws a push kick but Tanner slaps the foot to one side.
McCall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gareth McCall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCall throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
McCall connects with a jab.
Tanner is looking to clinch but McCall is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth McCall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Tanner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCall swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
#CL#
Tanner has managed to clinch.
McCall slowing the pace effectively.
McCall wants to stall.
McCall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from McCall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gareth McCall.#CL#
Tanner drives through and clinches with McCall against the cage.
Tanner wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCall tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
#T1#
McCall lands a knee to the body.
Tanner blocks an elbow strike from McCall.
McCall unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
McCall struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
McCall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Tanner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from McCall.
Tanner is trying to force a seperation but McCall has the dominant position.
Tanner prevents a body shot from McCall.
McCall throws an elbow but it misses.
McCall tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCall's defenses.
Tanner avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
Tanner tries to break the clinch but McCall is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCall.
Tanner has had enough of the clinch but McCall keeps him there for the moment.
McCall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanner's brow.
Tanner blocks the elbow strike.
McCall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
McCall misses with an elbow strike.
McCall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
McCall tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
#BC#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanner lands a jab-cross combination.
McCall takes one to the side of the head.
McCall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCall tries to work over Tanner's front leg with a kick but Tanner checks it.
McCall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tanner tries to clinch but McCall moves out of range.
Tanner scores with a jab to the body.
Dick Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. McCall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner is looking to clinch but McCall is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall moves in looking to clinch but Tanner pushes him off.
Nice cross by Tanner.#T4#
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from McCall.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCall slips a jab from Tanner.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCall blocks a low kick nicely.
McCall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanner digs a good hook to McCall's body.
McCall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall throws out a counter right but Tanner avoids it with no problem.
Tanner slips a jab from McCall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Tanner.
I think McCall 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Tanner!
Dick Tanner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Madness MMA 11 Pain Train
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maria's calf.#CL2#
Grundy gets a clinch. #BC2#
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grundy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grundy scrambles back to his feet.
Maria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grundy. Grundy obviously looking to wear him down.
Grundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grundy tries to clinch but Maria is having none of it. #CL2#
Grundy clinches up with Maria and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maria is trying to break free.
Maria taking a breather. #BC#
Maria manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch.
Maria blocking some punches.
Grundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grundy's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grundy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy prevents Maria from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Grundy manages to break the clinch.
Grundy lands a really nice looking cross but Maria seems unphased.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grundy clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Maria is trying to break the clinch but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Grundy is trying to push Maria away but Maria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maria is trying to maintain a safe position but Grundy gets an underhook and turns Maria into the cage.#BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC2#
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Maria blocks the low kick.
Grundy tries to clinch but Maria moves out of range.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Maria throws the kick towards the body but Grundy avoids it.#CL2#
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Maria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Grundy rushes Maria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maria on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maria lands a jab to the nose.
Grundy misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Maria is just out of range.#T3##CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
Grundy tries to clinch there but Maria circles away.
Grundy connects with a body shot that sends Maria's belly button to the back.
Grundy scores with a head kick. Maria tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grundy moves in looking to clinch but Maria pushes him off.
Maria lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
Grundy misses with a few strikes there.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maria throws a right and a left that Grundy avoids nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grundy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Grundy moves out of range of the body kick.
Maria throws a push kick but Grundy slaps the foot to one side.
Grundy walks into a left hand.
Grundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grundy slips a jab from Maria.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Grundy misses.
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maria's calf.
Grundy takes one on the button.
Maria takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grundy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grundy scrambles back to his feet.
Maria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maria is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
That's time! Maria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maria walks into a left hand.
Maria blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy throws out a loose jab but Maria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grundy wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Maria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy throws a one two combo.
Grundy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Maria misses with a body kick. #T1#
Grundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maria avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grundy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Maria is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maria keeps the fight on the outside.
Maria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grundy tries to clinch up but Maria circles away and keeps his distance.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Maria avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Brodie Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maria.
A countering left hand to the body from Grundy misses.
Maria throws a jab but it's blocked by Grundy.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maria slips a jab and a cross from Grundy.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Grundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maria moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maria.
Grundy is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maria slips a jab from Grundy.
Grundy wants to clinch up but Maria keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maria dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maria tries to break the clinch but Grundy is controlling the position.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grundy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maria is trying to force a seperation but Grundy has the dominant position.
Grundy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grundy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##BC2#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maria swats away the attempt to clinch by Grundy.
Grundy throws a low kick but Maria moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Grundy has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
Grundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maria backwards.
Maria wants to get back to striking at distance but Grundy won't allow it.
Grundy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grundy tries to work over Maria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grundy has a couple of punches blocked by Maria.
#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
Maria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maria swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Grundy rushes Maria and presses him up against the cage.
Maria blocking some punches.
Grundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grundy has Maria pressed against the cage, preventing Maria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maria is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maria trying to control the position but instead, Grundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maria into the cage.
Maria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maria blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Grundy scores with a punch to the head.
Grundy cracks Maria with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grundy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy misses with a low kick.
Maria throws an off balance right hand
and Grundy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grundy wants to clinch up but Maria keeps it at a distance.
Maria takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grundy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy cracks Maria with a good jab.
Grundy throws a one two combo.
#T1##CL2#
Grundy rushes Maria and presses him up against the cage.
Grundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy is trying to break the clinch but Maria is controlling him.
Grundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
Maria blocks a leg kick.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Grundy catches Maria right on the button with a cross.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grundy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Grundy lands but Maria takes it in his stride.
Grundy scores with a nice body kick.
Grundy throws a solid leg kick but Maria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grundy.
Maria bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grundy's head.
Brodie Grundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grundy avoids the head kick by Maria.
Grundy connects with a right hand. Maria shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grundy delivers a nice body kick.
Grundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Maria drops his hands momentarily and Grundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Maria throws a counter high kick but Grundy was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Grundy has Maria up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Maria throws a wild body kick that Grundy sees coming a mile off.
Grundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grundy lands with a cross.
Grundy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Maria.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Grundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grundy throws a leg kick which misses Maria's front leg but catches the back leg as Maria tries to avoid it.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grundy is looking to chop away at Maria's legs.
Maria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grundy! But no joy.
Grundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Maria misses with a kick to the body
and Grundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Grundy tries to clinch there but Maria circles away.
Grundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maria.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maria paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Grundy has managed to 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!#BC#
Maria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grundy.
Grundy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maria tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grundy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maria counters with a nice body kick.
Grundy lands a leg kick that knocks Maria off balance momentarily.
Grundy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maria's hands.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie Grundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grundy 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Grundy!
In his post fight interview, Brodie Grundy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Old Dog for the Road 3
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
McCall throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Banner counters with a single leg into guard. McCall didn't expect that.
Banner controlling from the top position.
McCall 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#
Banner is trying is best to control the position here.
McCall trying to control from Banner's half guard. Banner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner has McCall pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner pulls McCall in to control the position.
Banner keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
McCall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner's guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banner wants to sweep here but McCall controlling him for the moment.
McCall trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
McCall has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Banner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCall is trying to keep an underhook but Banner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Banner wants to pass the guard but McCall is defending well.
Nice strikes from Banner there. #T3#
McCall is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner throws a strike but McCall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCall wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T4#
McCall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
McCall trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
McCall 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Jerome Le Banner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McCall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
A jab from McCall does it's job there.
McCall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCall.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but McCall avoids it well and moves away.
McCall lands with a nice body kick.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from McCall.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from McCall.
Banner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but McCall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCall throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Banner swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
A big right from McCall misses.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCall sprawls and moves away.
Banner cracks McCall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCall misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - McCall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCall! But no joy.
Jab, jab by McCall - just one landing. #TD#
Banner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Banner is in McCall's guard.
McCall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jerome Le Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCall wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T2#
Banner seems keen to control McCall's posture.
McCall is looking to pass into half guard but Banner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Banner is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner advances to half guard.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Banner slips a nice elbow through McCall's hands, connecting with McCall's forehead.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCall's head.
McCall wants to get back to his feet.
Banner misses with a head shot. McCall uses the momentum to regain guard.
McCall trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner distracts McCall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving. #T4#
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner throws a strike but McCall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCall passes into half guard.
Banner is controlling McCall's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerome Le Banner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
Banner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall keeps the fight on the outside.
McCall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and McCall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall moves out of range as Banner strikes.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McCall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCall misses with a looping left.
Banner is looking to wear down McCall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCall is looking to clinch.
McCall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCall gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Banner counters with a single leg into guard. McCall didn't expect that.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but McCall has wrist control.
Banner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
Banner landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Banner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner wants to pass the guard but McCall is keeping the position.
Banner preventing the sweep.
McCall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCall is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCall keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. #T3#
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner is thwarting McCall's attempts to control the position.
McCall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCall defending well though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banner throwing shots but McCall is blocking nicely.
Banner slips a nice elbow through McCall's hands, connecting with McCall's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCall tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to McCall's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Le Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Le Banner!
A very excited looking Jerome Le Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Road throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
McCall clinches up against the cage.
Road is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Road avoids the damage to the body.
McCall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCall lands an elbow just above Road 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Nelson Road has been cut.
Road is looking to control McCall's arms but McCall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Road has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from McCall.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCall.
McCall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCall slowing the pace effectively.
McCall misses with an elbow over the top.
Road managing to block the knees to the body from McCall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Road.
Road is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Road tries to throw a body punch but McCall avoids it by throwing Road back against the cage. #T1#
McCall working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCall lands with a light punch inside.
McCall crunches a lovely knee into Road's ribcage.
McCall lands a body shot.
McCall pushes Road back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from McCall on the inside.
Road prevents a body shot from McCall.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCall throws an elbow but misses.
Road lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Road prevents a body shot from McCall.
Road misses with a hook to the ribs.
Road working aggressively here.
Road can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Road is looking to control McCall's arms but McCall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Road has his back to the cage.
McCall trying to land knees to the body.
Road blocks an elbow strike.
McCall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Road. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Road scores with a hook to the body.
McCall prevents a body shot from Road.
McCall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCall lands an elbow just above Road 's eye.
McCall lands a nice uppercut.
McCall stalls.
Road takes a shot to the head.
McCall lands an elbow inside that Road shrugs off.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Road avoids the damage to the body.
McCall lands an elbow just above Road 's eye. #ROC2#
Road is rocked!#T3#
McCall lands an elbow that stopped Road in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Road is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCall pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Road! McCall unloads with more strikes and Road sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth McCall!
A very excited looking Gareth McCall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Harrow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harrow misses with a low kick.
Mansurov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harrow throws a chopping leg kick but Mansurov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Mansurov responds with a good body kick, but Harrow manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansurov. Harrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansurov is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Harrow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Richard Harrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harrow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mansurov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mansurov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mansurov looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrow is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Harrow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Harrow.
Harrow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mansurov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Despite the aggression on Mansurov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mansurov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrow throws a front kick aimed at Mansurov's knee but Mansurov avoids it well.
Mansurov is looking for the big counter here.
Harrow looks for the body kick but Mansurov saw that one coming.
Mansurov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harrow with a body shot.
Mansurov checks the leg kick.
Harrow throws a leg kick but Mansurov moved away.#T1#
Harrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harrow throws a wild body kick that Mansurov sees coming a mile off.
Harrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansurov counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Harrow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harrow is breathing heavily.
Mansurov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mansurov.#SUB2#
Harrow is posturing up here but Mansurov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Harrow tries to roll out but it's too tight and Harrow has to tap! Slick submission there by Mansurov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mihail Mansurov!
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 2
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Gainsborough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gainsborough.
Wiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gainsborough circles away quickly and effectively.
Gainsborough misses with a double jab
and Gainsborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gainsborough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gainsborough moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Big Wiz has been cut.#CL#
Wiz instigates a clinch.
Gainsborough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiz backwards. #BC2#
Gainsborough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gainsborough takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiz, as that shot connected.
Gainsborough ducks under a wild hook from Wiz.#T1#
Wiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gainsborough.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gainsborough.
A big left from Wiz misses.
Gainsborough cracks Wiz with a good jab.
Gainsborough works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gainsborough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gainsborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gainsborough moves out of range as Wiz strikes.
Gainsborough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gainsborough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiz lands a jab to the head.
Wiz slips a jab from Gainsborough.#T2##CL2#
Gainsborough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiz, pushing him back against the cage.
Wiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiz. #TD2#
Gainsborough ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gainsborough no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Wiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Big Wiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gainsborough throws an overhand right that lands on Wiz's shoulder, as Wiz tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wiz.
Gainsborough misses the jab.
Gainsborough tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wiz counters with an outside leg kick.
Wiz misses with an uppercut. Gainsborough saw that one coming.#T3#
Wiz throws a lazy right hand but Gainsborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gainsborough closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gainsborough misses with a looping left.
Gainsborough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiz.
Gainsborough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wiz walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Big Wiz's cut is getting worse.
Gainsborough scores with a nice head shot.
Wiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gainsborough manages to avoid it.
Gainsborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gainsborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiz.
Gainsborough walks into a left hand. #T4#
Gainsborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gainsborough misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wiz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gainsborough throws a hook but Wiz blocks it.
Wiz throws a looping overhand right but Gainsborough ducks down to avoid it.
Gainsborough shoots in for a takedown but Wiz shows good takedown defense.
As Gainsborough looks to move away, Wiz throws a big counter combo but Gainsborough just gets out of the way.
Wiz circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Wiz counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gainsborough or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiz, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adelbert Gainsborough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Wiz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gainsborough misses with a two punch combination.
Wiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gainsborough.
Wiz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Wiz does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wiz.
Gainsborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wiz misses the target.
Wiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Gainsborough.
Wiz connects with an inside leg kick.
Gainsborough 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.#CL2#
Gainsborough closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiz blocks a body shot from Gainsborough.
Wiz blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiz throws an elbow but misses.
Gainsborough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Gainsborough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiz lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Gainsborough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gainsborough cracks Wiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gainsborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gainsborough! But no joy.
Wiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gainsborough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gainsborough throws a sloppy head kick
and Wiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gainsborough wants to clinch but Wiz slips to the side
and Wiz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gainsborough misses with the body kick
and Wiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gainsborough slips a jab and a cross from Wiz.
Wiz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gainsborough misses with a shot to the body
and Wiz counters with a three punch combo that has Gainsborough backing up. Gainsborough nods at Wiz to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Gainsborough ducks under a wild hook from Wiz.
A head kick misses from Gainsborough.
Wiz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wiz tries to score with a low kick but Gainsborough moves his leg out of the way.
Gainsborough drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gainsborough misses with a double jab
and Wiz counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Wiz misses.
Wiz throws a shot from downtown. Gainsborough moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Gainsborough misses
and Wiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Gainsborough misses.
Wiz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gainsborough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Wiz moves into the clinch.#T3#
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Gainsborough as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Gainsborough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gainsborough throws a lazy head kick
and Wiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Gainsborough misses with a body shot.
Wiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Wiz gets a clinch.
Gainsborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough can't find room to land a body shot as Wiz controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gainsborough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Big Wiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Gainsborough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gainsborough is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wiz scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Gainsborough is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gainsborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gainsborough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gainsborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Gainsborough throws a lazy body kick
and Wiz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gainsborough let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Big Wiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiz throws a hook but Gainsborough blocks it.
Gainsborough shoots and misses
and Wiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Gainsborough is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Gainsborough misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Wiz misses the target.
A head kick misses from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough swings widly with a right hand
enabling Wiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiz is looking to chop away at Gainsborough's legs.
Wiz throws a sloppy head kick and Gainsborough moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Wiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Wiz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gainsborough walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gainsborough.
Adelbert Gainsborough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gainsborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiz misses the jab.
Gainsborough throws a counter combo.
Gainsborough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gainsborough's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wiz misses with a double jab.
Gainsborough looks to land a body kick but Wiz moved away.
Wiz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wiz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gainsborough with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Wiz counter with a right hand.
Wiz connects with a combination that backs up Gainsborough into the cage. Wiz lands a flurry of punches that gets past Gainsborough's guard. Gainsborough is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Wiz bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Wiz!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Wiz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Adelbert Gainsborough spoke after the fight, saying 'ok,thank'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Mansurov misses with a head kick.
Mansurov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPettersson.#CL#
Pettersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mansurov, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pettersson.
Pettersson lands a body punch.
Pettersson crunches a lovely knee into Mansurov's ribcage.
Mansurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Pettersson.
Mansurov looks winded!
Pettersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mansurov can't find room to land a body shot as Pettersson controls the action.
Pettersson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pettersson lands a knee to the head.
Mansurov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mansurov slows down the pace here.
Mansurov wants to stall.
Pettersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Pettersson scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettersson.
Pettersson stops a takedown attempt from Mansurov.
Pettersson blocking some punches.
Pettersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pettersson scores with a hook to the body.
Pettersson lands an uppercut.
Pettersson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pettersson.
A bit of stalling here from Mansurov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettersson.
Pettersson crunches a lovely knee into Mansurov's ribcage.
Pettersson looking to throw knees to the head but Mansurov is blocking nicely.
Pettersson lands an elbow that stopped Mansurov in his tracks for a moment.
Pettersson cracks Mansurov with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettersson works on Mansurov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Pettersson breaks the clinch.
Pettersson lands a jab to Mansurov's midsection.#T2#
Mansurov blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
Christer Pettersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansurov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pettersson thuds his shin into the meat of Mansurov's side.#CL#
Pettersson rushes Mansurov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pettersson obliges.
Mansurov avoiding damage as Pettersson throws knees to the body.
Mansurov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettersson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pettersson wants the takedown. Mansurov is fighting it off but Pettersson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mansurov's guard against the cage.
Mansurov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mansurov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pettersson throwing strikes from guard but Mansurov blocks nicely.
Pettersson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mansurov is proving hard to escape from.
Mansurov keeping full guard, as Pettersson tries to pass.
Pettersson throwing strikes from guard but Mansurov blocks nicely.
Pettersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pettersson wants to get up but he can't break Mansurov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pettersson wants to control from the top but Mansurov keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mansurov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mansurov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mansurov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mansurov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mansurov is looking for a triangle but Pettersson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mansurov is looking for a triangle but Pettersson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pettersson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mansurov has locked up a guillotine! Mansurov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pettersson is holding on here and Mansurov must be using up a lot of energy. Pettersson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mansurov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mihail Mansurov!
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Event:
EPL 11.5
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
McCall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quincy throws out the jab.
Quincy lands a lovely overhand right.
Quincy drops his hands momentarily and McCall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quincy misses with a looping left.
Quincy missing with a left hand there. McCall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCall throws a jab when Quincy was well out of range.
Quincy throws a lazy uppercut
and McCall counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCall tries to clinch there but Quincy circles away.
Quincy misses with a looping left.
Igor Quincy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quincy slips a jab and a cross from McCall.
McCall throws a lazy right hand but Quincy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
McCall takes the fight into the clinch.
McCall pushes Quincy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCall throws an elbow but it misses.
McCall keeps control of Quincy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McCall pushes Quincy up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Quincy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Quincy misses with a straight right.
McCall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCall scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Igor Quincy has been cut.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
McCall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quincy takes one to the chin there.
Quincy connects with a looping right hand.
McCall throws a shot from downtown. Quincy moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Quincy tenderised McCall's leg. McCall is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quincy is able to avoid easily.
Quincy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quincy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCall defending well as Quincy loads up on a big left hand.
McCall throws a looping overhand right but Quincy ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Quincy. #CL#
McCall clinches up against the cage.
Quincy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quincy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quincy has had enough of the clinch but McCall keeps him there for the moment.
Quincy blocks an elbow strike from McCall.
#BC2#
Quincy breaks from the clinch.
Quincy throws a leg kick which misses McCall's front leg but catches the back leg as McCall tries to avoid it.
Quincy throws a lazy uppercut
and McCall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Quincy really felt that one!
Quincy looks to land a left hand but McCall moved out of range nicely.
Quincy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quincy misses with a body shot.
McCall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCall staying out of range there.
McCall slips a straight right by Quincy.
McCall tries to clinch there but Quincy circles away.
#T3#
McCall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quincy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCall. That did some damage!
Quincy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCall moves away.
Quincy lands a really nice looking cross but McCall seems unphased.
A big right from Quincy misses.
Quincy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCall moves out of range of the strikes.
McCall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quincy.
Quincy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quincy throws a lazy right hand but McCall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quincy throws a body punch but McCall moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCall, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Quincy is rocked!
McCall looks to throw a body kick
and Quincy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
McCall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quincy misses the shot to the body.
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Quincy.
Quincy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quincy throws a body punch but McCall moves out of range.
Quincy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quincy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCall.
Quincy throws a leg kick
enabling McCall to counter with a crisp jab.
Quincy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quincy lands a jab.
Quincy throws a body punch but McCall moves out of range.
Quincy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quincy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCall.
Quincy lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from McCall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Quincy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Quincy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McCall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCall lands with a kick to the temple. Quincy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quincy.
Quincy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quincy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Quincy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quincy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCall misses with a head kick.
McCall scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by McCall.
Quincy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCall moves away.#T1#
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quincy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quincy throws a hook to the side of McCall's head but McCall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCall defending well as Quincy loads up on a big left hand.
McCall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCall doesn't manage to clinch there - Quincy circles away.
Igor Quincy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Quincy gets tackled into the cage by McCall. McCall maintains the clinch.
Quincy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCall tries a body shot but Quincy blocks it.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quincy is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCall.
Quincy is trying to break free.
McCall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quincy avoids it.
Quincy blocks the elbow strike.
Quincy blocks an elbow strike.
Quincy lands a hook that snaps the head of McCall backwards. #BC2#
Quincy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quincy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
A lazy left from McCall finds it's target.
McCall 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.
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Quincy.
McCall moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quincy.
Quincy misses with an uppercut.
McCall scores with a hook.
McCall tries to clinch but Quincy is having none of it.
Quincy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCall tries to clinch but Quincy is having none of it.
Quincy throws out a counter right but McCall avoids it with no problem.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quincy moves out of range as McCall strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quincy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quincy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quincy's corner calls for a 1-2. Quincy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid body kick from McCall. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Quincy. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCall throws the left hand but Quincy avoids the punch easily.
Quincy scores with the left hand. McCall knows he should have avoided that one.
McCall throws a body kick that misses.
Quincy misses with a straight right.
Quincy throws a hook but McCall avoids it easily.
Quincy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quincy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quincy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCall.
McCall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quincy on the side of the head.
Quincy misses with a straight left.
Quincy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCall slips a straight right by Quincy.
Quincy lands a body shot.
Quincy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quincy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCall. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quincy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quincy looks to land a right hand but McCall moved out of range.
McCall throws a quick counter head kick but Quincy was just out of range.
McCall moves out of range of the strikes.
Quincy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quincy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Quincy looks to move away, McCall throws a big counter combo but Quincy just gets out of the way.
Quincy throws a head kick but McCall moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McCall misses the target.#CL#
McCall closes the distance and pushes Quincy back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCall.
Quincy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Quincy breaks the clinch.
A jab from Quincy misses.
Quincy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quincy blocks a jab.
Quincy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCall counters with a nice leg kick.
Quincy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Quincy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Quincy's cut.
That's time! McCall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Quincy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quincy scores with a shot to the body.
McCall misses with a straight right.
Quincy throws a lazy right hand but McCall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCall misses with a low kick.
Quincy throws out a counter right but McCall avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Quincy misses
and McCall counters with a straight right hand.
Quincy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCall.
A swing and a miss from Quincy.
McCall jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
Quincy connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall ducks right into an uppercut from Quincy.
McCall misses with a body kick.
Quincy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quincy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quincy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Quincy throws a body punch but McCall moves out of range.
Quincy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quincy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quincy.
Quincy digs a good hook to McCall's body.
Quincy cracks McCall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#KD2#
Quincy lands a big right hand that sends McCall crashing to the mat! Quincy stays standing though and waves McCall back to his feet!#ROC2#
McCall is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McCall clinches up with Quincy and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh McCall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCall keeps control of Quincy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Quincy manages to break the clinch.
Quincy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCall seems to have got his legs back now.
Quincy avoids a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Quincy lands a big uppercut and McCall crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McCall looks OK. Quincy waves McCall back to his feet!
Quincy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quincy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Quincy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCall is able to avoid easily.
Quincy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quincy throws a good cross that connects.
Quincy looks to land a right hand but McCall moved out of range.
McCall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from McCall misses the target.
Quincy takes one to the side of the head.
Quincy misses with a straight left.
McCall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCall lands a right hook to the body.
Quincy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCall jabs Quincy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch but Quincy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCall throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
That has opened up Igor Quincy's cut even more.
McCall throws the left hand but Quincy avoids the punch easily.
Quincy lands with a cross. #T3#
McCall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCall defending well as Quincy loads up on a big left hand.
Quincy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quincy scrambles back to his feet.
Quincy staying out of range there.
Quincy slips a straight right by McCall.
McCall slips under a jab from Quincy.
Quincy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Quincy's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCall under the eye.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCall misses with a lunging right hand
and Quincy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCall thinking.
Good leg kick by Quincy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Quincy lands a right hook to the body.
McCall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quincy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCall.
Quincy connects with a solid leg kick.
Quincy lands a slapping body shot.
Quincy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quincy misses with a looping right.
A big right from Quincy misses.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quincy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCall at a distance.
McCall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quincy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quincy cracks McCall with an open hand slap.
A cross from Quincy lands.
Quincy cracks McCall with a hook to the temple - McCall is on wobbly legs here! Quincy swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McCall falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Quincy wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Igor Quincy!
Igor Quincy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
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Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Gainsborough misses.
Rivera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gainsborough feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Gainsborough closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivera did well to prevent Gainsborough getting side control.
Gainsborough is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rivera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivera tries to get out of the position.
Rivera is trying to control but can't.
Gainsborough winds up and cracks Rivera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gainsborough tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rivera controls his leg.
Rivera is looking to escape.#T1#
Gainsborough takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rivera is trying to maintain the position but Gainsborough is very close to passing his half guard.
Gainsborough missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gainsborough sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though.
Gainsborough missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gainsborough slips a nice elbow through Rivera's hands, connecting with Rivera's forehead.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gainsborough winds up and cracks Rivera with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gainsborough connects with a nice short shot to Rivera's temple.
Gainsborough is taking a breather. Rivera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
Rivera is not content to let Gainsborough control the position.
Gainsborough thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gainsborough scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gainsborough looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Gainsborough in his half guard. #T3#
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Gainsborough stalling.
Gainsborough lands a big elbow - Rivera is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gainsborough!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adelbert Gainsborough!
Adelbert Gainsborough very nearly forgot to thank Fruit Fight Shop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
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Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Mansurov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Russell takes a step back to recover.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Russell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mansurov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Russell trying to mount his opponent but Mansurov defends it. #SUB2#
Mansurov looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansurov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russell's back!#SUB2#
Mansurov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Russell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mansurov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Mansurov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Russell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Russell for a finish. #SUB2#
Mansurov has managed to slip his arm under Russell's chin. This could be all over... yep, Russell is tapping out! Submission win for Mansurov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mihail Mansurov!
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Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Lynn cracks Maria with an open hand slap.
Lynn tries for a takedown but Maria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynn connects with the punch.
Maria moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maria moves away from the strike by Lynn.
Maria avoids the body shot from Lynn.
Maria scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maria lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maria keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Maria looks for the body kick but Lynn saw that one coming.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Maria lands a jab to the head.
Kieko Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maria walks into a left hand.
Lynn slips under a jab.
Lynn throws a low kick but Maria moves out of range easily.
Lynn throws a head kick that half lands.
Maria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maria was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maria.
Lynn is looking to slow Maria down with leg kicks.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joaquim Maria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynn throws a lazy head kick
and Maria counters with a solid body kick.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Maria shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieko Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lynn shoots in and gets a takedown into Maria's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Maria keeps moving. #T2#
Lynn is looking to advance position but Maria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Maria controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynn is looking to improve his position but Maria isn't that keen on the idea.
Maria controlling his opponent.
Lynn regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Lynn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Maria escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Maria!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Lynn wants to control but Maria postures up.
Lynn tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lynn is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn struggling a bit here.#T4#
Lynn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maria moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lynn tries to buck Maria off but Maria is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lynn is looking to wear down Maria with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot lands for Maria.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynn misses the target.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynn throws a lazy right hand but Maria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maria! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joaquim Maria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maria jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maria pinned against the cage. Maria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maria scores with a jab.#CUT2#
Kieko Lynn's cut is getting worse.
Lynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Maria tries to sprawl out of it but Lynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maria throws a wild body kick that Lynn sees coming a mile off.
Lynn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maria feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Maria shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieko Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Maria checks a low kick from Lynn.
Lynn misses the shot to the body.
Lynn misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Lynn.
Lynn keeps Maria at a distance using the push kick.
Maria 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.
Maria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maria slips under a jab from Lynn.
Maria bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynn.
Lynn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lynn.
Maria avoids the body shot from Lynn.
Lynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Maria steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Maria.#CUT2#
Kieko Lynn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn misses with a jab to the body
and Maria counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lynn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maria to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Lynn is rocked!
Maria thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lynn if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Lynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Maria uses the oldest trick in the book to send Lynn tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Maria is absolutely delighted - when Lynn wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joaquim Maria!
An out of breath Joaquim Maria 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:
Ascension 1210
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
McCall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Scott there.
McCall is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like McCall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott shoots in but McCall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like McCall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCall.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gareth McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Scott.
Scott checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott with a poor takedown
and McCall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by McCall.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but McCall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCall pinned against the cage. McCall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
McCall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCall as he jumps to the side.
A big right from McCall misses.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott avoids the head kick by McCall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott misses with a low kick.
McCall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gareth McCall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCall smiles and moves away.
Scott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Scott slips a jab from McCall.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but McCall is just out of range.
McCall staying out of range there.
Scott lands with a right hand.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Esteban Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab. #TD2#
Scott gets a double leg takedown into McCall's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McCall controlling the position.
Scott pushes down on McCall's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCall is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
McCall trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
McCall is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but McCall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCall has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban Scott will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McCall scores with a head kick. Scott tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McCall tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
McCall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scott shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCall is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McCall won't allow Scott to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCall has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott. #T1##SUB2#
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCall is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Scott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura but McCall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scott to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCall defends it well. #SUB2#
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Scott drops back looking for a leg! McCall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCall manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into McCall's guard.
McCall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some bone on bone action there as Scott checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gareth McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
McCall tries to clinch up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCall connects with a crisp jab.
Scott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCall is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
McCall throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
McCall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCall throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
McCall stuffs the takedown.
Gareth McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Scott.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott throws a leg kick but McCall checks it.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott misses with a body shot.
A jab from McCall misses.
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with McCall, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes McCall against the cage but McCall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Scott motions for McCall to come forward. Scott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - McCall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCall throws a head kick that half lands.
Scott misses with a body kick.
McCall misses with a body kick. #CL#
McCall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage.
McCall trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
McCall scores with a punch to the head.
McCall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott misses the shot to the body. #T1#
McCall misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott throws a combination. McCall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scott avoids the body shot from McCall.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCall moves away.
McCall checks a leg kick nicely.
Scott throws the left hand but McCall avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scott throws a hook to the side of McCall's head but McCall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by McCall as he connects with a hook.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Scott connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from McCall.
Nice shot lands for McCall.
Esteban Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Scott misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott with the counter takedown but McCall avoids it easily.
McCall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
McCall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott looks to land a left hand but McCall moved out of range nicely.
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCall's hands.
Scott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCall throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from McCall. #TD2#
Scott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McCall being controlled here, momentarily.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Scott working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
McCall trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scott wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McCall gets caught napping as Scott dives in and scores a takedown. McCall manages to retain guard.#ES#
McCall is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCall.
McCall lands a nice elbow.
Scott jumps guard but McCall stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCall scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gareth McCall.
I think Scott 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esteban Scott!
A relieved looking Esteban Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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