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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 12
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takamura misses with a kick to the body
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Woods closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woods lands in his opponent's guard.
Takamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Woods sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods won't allow Takamura to sweep him here. #T1#
Takamura keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
Woods 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.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Takamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Takamura trying to control the position.
Woods wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Takamura trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takamura working a defensive guard but Woods passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura trying to control here.
Takamura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takamura is trying to maintain the position but Woods is very close to passing his half guard.
Takamura wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Woods is trying to control. Takamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woods with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woods tries to pass to full mount but Takamura defends it.
Takamura wants to get back to full guard but Woods has mounted him!
Woods with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Takamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takamura tries to lock up and control but Woods gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Woods is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takamura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takamura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woods wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Takamura tries to reverse the position but Woods maintains control.#T4##SUB2#
Woods working for a guillotine from mount but Takamura is in no mood to give up.
Takamura is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Woods working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Takamura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Woods has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Woods doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Woods is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Takamura 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Takamura defends easily.
Takamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ickey Woods dominated that round.
That's time! Takamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
Woods throws out a counter right but Takamura avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Woods closes the distance and clinches.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Takamura has him pressed against the cage.
Woods jumps guard but Takamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Woods has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura. #T1#
Takamura cracks Woods with a nice body shot.#BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Woods tries to clinch up but Takamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Takamura takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Woods scores with a jab to the body.
Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takamura misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Woods connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takamura as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Takamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamoru Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods.
A jab from Woods misses.
Nice body punch from Takamura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamura throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Woods instigates a clinch. #BC#
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Woods counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods throws out a counter right but Takamura avoids it with no problem.
Woods moves out of range as Takamura strikes.
Takamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takamura.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods throws the left hand but Takamura avoids the punch easily.
Takamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Woods has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
#TD2#
Woods jumps into guard, dragging Takamura to the mat.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woods keeping full guard, as Takamura tries to pass.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods controls Takamura momentarily but Takamura frees himself.
Takamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ickey Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takamura looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Takamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Woods doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takamura momentarily.
#KD#
Takamura lands a big uppercut and Woods crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woods looks OK. Takamura waves Woods back to his feet!#ROC#
Woods is rocked!
Takamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura lands with a right and another and another! Woods is in big trouble! Takamura lands again and this time it's lights out for Woods! A quality knockout there for Takamura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mamoru Takamura!
In his post fight interview, Mamoru Takamura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Vieira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Divac's head backwards.
Vieira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Divac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Divac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vieira scores with a shot to the body.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range.
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Divac is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Nice combo by Divac! Oh, that's hurt him - Vieira falls to the canvas and Divac follows him into side control. #ROC#
Vieira is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira is trying to improve his position.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him?
Vieira gets back to half guard.
Divac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vieira defending well though.
Divac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Divac trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vieira's guard.#SUB2#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Divac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Divac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vieira is tightening it up a little... Divac has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Divac reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Divac taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eduardo Vieira!
Eduardo Vieira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Bunyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunyon misses the jab.#CL#
Karelin clinches.
Bunyon blocks an uppercut.
Bunyon tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunyon is trying to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling him.
Bunyon tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin stalling against the cage.
Karelin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bunyon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karelin is keeping busy.
Karelin lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Karelin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Bunyon keeps moving.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunyon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Bunyon has been cut.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Bunyon is keeping the position.
Karelin is working Bunyon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Bunyon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunyon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karelin is in close to Bunyon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karelin 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunyon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bunyon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bunyon wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bunyon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Karelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bunyon on his heels. He'll look to pass Bunyon's guard now, I'm sure.
Karelin pushing down on Bunyon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karelin controlling the action here.
Bunyon is looking to improve his position.
Karelin stops Bunyon from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Karelin there. #T4#
Karelin lands with a punch from half guard.
Karelin prevents Bunyon from standing back up.
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Karelin prevents Bunyon from improving his position.
Karelin trying to mount his opponent but Bunyon defends it.
Ground and pound from Karelin.
Karelin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing that Karelin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karelin working Bunyon over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bunyon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Karelin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karelin lands a right hook to the body.
Bunyon looks to throw the jab but Karelin is out of range.
Karelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karelin slips under a jab.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Bunyon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bunyon throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Bunyon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karelin lands a nice shot that snaps Bunyon's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunyon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunyon can do to turn this around?#T1#
Karelin connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Karelin does it's job there.
Bunyon's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunyon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Karelin has been cut.
Karelin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunyon at a distance.
Karelin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karelin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunyon's head.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Bunyon misses.
Karelin lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karelin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Bunyon's face as Karelin controls the position. #T2#
Karelin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Karelin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karelin lands a few punches from side control.
Bunyon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Karelin scoring with punches from side control.
Bunyon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#CUT#
That has opened up Paul Bunyon's cut even more.
Bunyon taking a bit of punishment here - Karelin scoring with strikes.
Karelin working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Bunyon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Karelin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karelin laying and praying for a moment but Bunyon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Karelin 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. #CUT#
The cut above Paul Bunyon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karelin slips a nice elbow through Bunyon's hands, connecting with Bunyon's forehead.
Bunyon tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#
Paul Bunyon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Karelin is nestled in close to Bunyon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Bunyon has hold of Karelin's hands but Karelin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Bunyon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ruslan Karelin!
Our winner, Ruslan Karelin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 19387 p4p, 554 weight class) and Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 2885 p4p, 327 weight class). Kleinschmidt has chosen DMX- It's hot and hell is dark as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ty rushes Kleinschmidt and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kleinschmidt jumps into guard, dragging Ty to the mat.
Ty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
Kleinschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Ty is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here.
Kleinschmidt has an active guard here but Ty has managed to pass into half guard.
Ty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kleinschmidt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kleinschmidt trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Ty works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (3) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Ty is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ty controlling from mount.
Kleinschmidt is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt keeps trying to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt tries to lock up and control but Ty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ty tries to control but Kleinschmidt wriggling away.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kleinschmidt tries to reverse the position but Ty maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kleinschmidt is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action.
Kleinschmidt is looking to improve his position but Ty isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt tries to hold on but Ty pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt gets back to half guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to get back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt trying to control from the bottom.
Ty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kleinschmidt wants to get back to full guard but Ty has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (6) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Ty controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Kleinschmidt wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
Kleinschmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ty is working away from the top position though.
Ty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ty controlling the action here.
Kleinschmidt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ty works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (9) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ty prevents Kleinschmidt from getting the reversal.
Kleinschmidt tries to control Ty's body but Ty pushes him off. Kleinschmidt squirms to his side and now Ty has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ty (12) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kleinschmidt is really stuck here.
Ty tries to keep control of the position but Kleinschmidt is staying busy.
Good control from Ty.
Kleinschmidt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ty off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Kleinschmidt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but not successfully.
Ty is hanging on to Kleinschmidt's back as he tries to escape.
Ty not allowing Kleinschmidt to control his hands.
Ty trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kleinschmidt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ty.
Ty avoiding Kleinschmidt 's attempts to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Ty.
Ty not allowing Kleinschmidt to control his hands.
Kleinschmidt can't escape the position.
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kleinschmidt for as long as he can get away with.
Kleinschmidt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ty.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ty has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Kleinschmidt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Ty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kleinschmidt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kleinschmidt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ty has good solid back control here.
Ty keeps control of the position as Kleinschmidt tries to break free.
Kleinschmidt is still trying to improve position.
Ty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ty has the hooks in. Kleinschmidt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ty keeps control of the position easily here as Kleinschmidt tries to buck him off.
Kleinschmidt is trying to break free.
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kleinschmidt tries to escape but Ty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ty trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kleinschmidt doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Kleinschmidt right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ty keeps control of the position as Kleinschmidt tries to break free.
Ty biding his time, controlling Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ty.
Ty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty controlling well, preventing Kleinschmidt from escaping the position.
Ty controls the position.
Kleinschmidt controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Kleinschmidt wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kleinschmidt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Claudio Ty 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:
XF 40
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Castillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Grizzly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castillo throws a body kick that misses
and Grizzly counters with a straight right hand.
Grizzly scores with a push kick.
Grizzly scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Castillo is rocked!
Grizzly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Grizzly finish him?
Castillo throws a leg kick
and Grizzly counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aguta Grizzly!
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Event:
RRFC 13: Haskins vs Kholin
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kholin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haskins taking a bit of punishment here - Kholin scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Haskins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kholin.
Haskins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kholin is controlling him well.
Haskins is trying to improve his position.
Kholin is trying to ground and pound but Haskins uses the momentary lack of control by Kholin to regain half guard.
Kholin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin is looking to take a break and control but Haskins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haskins pushes Kholin off looking to stand but Kholin dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Haskins wants to control but Kholin is keeping busy.
Kholin slips a nice elbow through Haskins's hands, connecting with Haskins's forehead.
Kholin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haskins is trying to stand back up but Kholin is controlling him
Kholin is trying to control. Haskins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kholin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kholin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kholin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kholin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kholin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haskins is looking to stand up but Kholin isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kholin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kholin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haskins is adopting a defensive guard.
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kholin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Haskins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Haskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kholin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haskins wanted to stand there but Kholin had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kholin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kholin, not yet.
Kholin controls Haskins momentarily but Haskins frees himself.
Kholin wants to sweep but no luck.
Haskins wants to stand but Kholin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kholin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haskins is one step ahead there.
Haskins is looking to stand up but Kholin won't let him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kholin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haskins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kholin keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Kholin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kholin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Haskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kholin.
Haskins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kholin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kholin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Haskins is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Kholin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kholin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haskins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kholin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kholin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kholin misses with a head shot. Haskins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kholin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin connects with a couple of short punches.
Haskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kholin.
Kholin with a nice head shot there.
Kholin trying to control but Haskins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Haskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kholin.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kholin looking to sit in guard and control but Haskins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kholin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haskins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haskins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haskins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haskins wants to control from the top but Kholin keeps moving.
Kholin wants to sweep but no luck.
Haskins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kholin's guard.#T2#
Haskins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haskins preventing the sweep.
Haskins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haskins tries to stand but Kholin is controlling from the bottom.
Kholin wants to sweep but no luck.
Haskins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kholin looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haskins throws a looping overhand right but Kholin ducks down to avoid it.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kholin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Kholin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haskins is looking to get back to is feet but Kholin passes into side control.
#T3#
Kholin working the head and body with strikes.
Haskins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kholin scores with punches from side control.
Kholin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kholin working the ground and pound.
Kholin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haskins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kholin trying to control the action but Haskins is working from the bottom.
Kholin with the ground and pound but Haskins regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4#
Haskins pushes Kholin off looking to stand but Kholin dives back in and keeps control.
Kholin thows a huge punch but Haskins dodges it nicely.
Kholin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haskins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kholin.
Haskins trying to control the position.
Kholin landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kholin trying to control but Haskins is working from the bottom.
Kholin passes Haskins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Haskins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kholin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haskins is fending him off so far but Kholin persists. Nope, Haskins circles away and we're back to standing.
Haskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kholin.
Kholin is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Kholin forces Haskins back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Kholin.
Kholin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haskins lands a right hand.
Kholin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kholin working aggressively here.
Haskins blocking some punches.
Haskins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kholin struggles to land a body shot inside as Haskins controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Haskins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haskins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haskins tries to throw a body punch but Kholin avoids it by throwing Haskins back against the cage.
A short right from Haskins on the inside.
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!
Kholin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kholin tries to throw a body punch but Haskins avoids it by throwing Kholin back against the cage.
Kholin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haskins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Haskins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haskins gets through Kholin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kholin blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haskins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kholin in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Dalinar Kholin has been cut.
Kholin tries to close the distance and clinch but Haskins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Kholin dives in and scores a takedown into Haskins's guard.
Haskins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kholin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haskins is keeping the position for now.
Kholin throwing strikes but missing.
Haskins looking for a sweep. Not yet Haskins, not yet. #T2#
Kholin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haskins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kholin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haskins is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haskins throws a big elbow that misses.
Kholin 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#
Kholin is stalling here. Haskins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kholin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Haskins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kholin manages to get back to half guard.
Kholin wants to improve his position but Haskins is controlling well.
#T3#
Haskins is trying to control the action in half guard but Kholin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kholin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haskins wants to get up but he can't break Kholin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haskins stopping the sweep attempt from Kholin.
Kholin 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#
Kholin working the head and body with strikes.
Dalinar Kholin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kholin drops an elbow to the side of Haskins's head.
Kholin not doing much here.
Kholin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Haskins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kholin.
Kholin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kholin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kholin looks to land a strike but Haskins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kholin works over Haskins with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kholin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet but Kholin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kholin throwing strikes but missing.
Kholin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dalinar Kholin just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dalinar Kholin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Kholin moves into the clinch.
Kholin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kholin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haskins.
Haskins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kholin has double underhooks.
Haskins blocks a body shot from Kholin. #BC#
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haskins scoring well with a low kick there.
Haskins lands a really nice looking cross but Kholin seems unphased.
Haskins swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kholin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haskins's waist but Haskins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kholin off to one side.
Haskins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kholin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kholin ducks right into an uppercut from Haskins. #T1#
Kholin is looking to clinch but Haskins is avoiding it.
Haskins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dwayne Haskins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haskins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kholin was well out of range. Poor timing from Haskins.
Kholin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haskins looks to land a right hand but Kholin moved out of range.
Kholin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Haskins moves into range and clinches up with Kholin.#BC#
Haskins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Haskins.
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.
Haskins throws out a powerful jab.
Haskins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haskins jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Kholin darts in and clinches Haskins up against the cage.
Kholin lands with a light punch inside.
Haskins stops a takedown attempt from Kholin.
Dwayne Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.
Kholin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kholin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Haskins lands with a left to the head.
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!
Haskins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haskins misses with some punches.
Kholin working aggressively here.
Kholin works on Haskins's body with a couple of short punches.
Kholin scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Kholin lands a nice uppercut.
Kholin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kholin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kholin misses with the head strike.
Haskins lands a right hand.
Haskins misses with a punch on the inside.
Kholin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Haskins lands a shoulder strike.
Haskins lands an uppercut.
Haskins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Kholin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haskins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kholin blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kholin.
Dwayne Haskins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kholin tries for a takedown but Haskins manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kholin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haskins missing with knees to the body.
Kholin throws a head punch that misses.
Haskins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
Haskins stops a takedown attempt from Kholin.
Kholin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#TD2#
Kholin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haskins is trying to keep an underhook but Kholin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Haskins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kholin manages to mount him!
Kholin landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kholin looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Kholin controlling the pace for now.
Kholin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Haskins is trying to stand.
Haskins is looking to improve his position but Kholin isn't that keen on the idea.
Kholin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Kholin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kholin breaks from Haskins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kholin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dalinar Kholin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kholin shoots in for a takedown but Haskins shows good takedown defense.
Haskins throws the kick towards the body but Kholin avoids it.
Kholin wants to clinch
letting Haskins counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Kholin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kholin - that landed with a thud.
Kholin throws a head punch that misses.
Haskins misses with an elbow over the top.
Haskins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haskins is trying to force a seperation but Kholin has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Haskins.
Haskins slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kholin tries to clinch but Haskins moves away
letting Haskins counter with a right hand.
Haskins misses with an uppercut. Kholin saw that one coming.
Dalinar Kholin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kholin is just out of range.
Haskins tries to clinch up.
Kholin moves away from the strike by Haskins.
Kholin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kholin tries to clinch but Haskins is having none of it. #CL2#
Kholin darts in and clinches Haskins up against the cage.
Kholin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kholin can't find room to land a body shot as Haskins controls the action.
Haskins throws an elbow that misses.
Haskins tries to break free but Kholin pushes him back against the cage.
Haskins tries to land knees in the clinch but Kholin avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kholin.
Haskins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haskins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2##BC#
Haskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kholin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Kholin rushes Haskins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Haskins manages to break the clinch.
Haskins swats away the attempt to clinch by Kholin.
Kholin fails to land the takedown.
Dwayne Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.#CL2#
Kholin clinches up with Haskins and pushes him back against the cage.
Haskins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kholin is defending well for now.
Kholin pushes Haskins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haskins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haskins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kholin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haskins prevents it.
Dalinar Kholin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Haskins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
Kholin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Haskins tries a body shot but Kholin blocks it.
Haskins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kholin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haskins lands a left hand.
Haskins tries a knee to the head but Kholin blocks it.
Haskins lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Haskins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kholin drives through and clinches with Haskins against the cage.
Haskins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Kholin blocking some punches.
Kholin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kholin misses with some punches.
Kholin blocking some punches.
#BC#
Haskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kholin shoots in looking for a takedown. Haskins tries to sprawl out of it but Kholin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haskins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haskins is looking to counter punch.
Dwayne Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kholin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haskins.
Kholin keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kholin. #CL2#
Kholin closes the distance and pushes Haskins back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Haskins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kholin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dwayne Haskins!
Dwayne Haskins retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
Madness 17 Cobb vs Ruas
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Moru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woods. Woods circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moru 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 Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moru defends it nicely.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Moru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a poor cross that misses
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Moru looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moru, right into the meat.
Moru scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woods stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
Woods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
A slow jab from Moru misses its intended target.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woods scores with the left hand. Moru knows he should have avoided that one.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
A head kick misses from Moru.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woods counters with a left to the body.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moru throws a good cross that connects.
Moru wants to land a leg kick but Woods is out of range.
Moru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Woods on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Woods misses its target.#T3#
Moru throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Woods looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.
Moru throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Woods fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods jumps guard but Moru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woods is defending well for now.
Woods blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Woods pulls Moru into guard.
Moru tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Moru trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Moru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Woods wants to control but Moru postures up.
Woods is looking to reverse the position.
Moru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Woods struggling a bit here.
Woods is trying to improve his position.
Moru tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Moru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well.
Woods tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Woods eats them both and turns towards Moru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moru.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick from Moru lands but Woods takes it in his stride.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods slips a jab from Moru.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
#T1#
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Moru misses with a looping left.
Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru lands a right hook to the body.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moru misses with a low kick.
It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Woods takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Moru lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
A punch combination from Moru misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moru stuffs the takedown attempt from Woods. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Moru looks to land a combination but Woods avoids it well.
Woods tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moru manages to circle out of the way.
Moru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Moru misses with a head kick.
Moru throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
Moru throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.#T3#
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woods has time to react.
Moru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moru.
Moru with a jab.
Moru throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Moru only half commits.
Woods walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moru.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moru.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Moru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moru throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice cross by Woods.
Woods is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moru thinking.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moru misses with a right hand
and Woods counters with a left to the body.
Moru swinging wildly here.
Moru lands a two punch combo.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Moru counters with a series of strikes. Woods will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Moru tries to work over Woods's front leg with a kick but Woods checks it.
The fighters circling - Moru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moru throws a combination that misses
and Woods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moru lands a head kick. Woods smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Woods looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Woods forces Moru back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Woods successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Moru tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moru wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
Woods has a closed guard, preventing Moru from standing up. #SUB#
Moru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moru has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Woods throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moru escapes and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control!
An elbow from Moru crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Moru wants to stand but Woods has his arm trapped.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Moru decides to stand up, so the ref orders Woods to his feet.
Moru jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moru scoring well with a low kick there.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moru.
Woods slips a jab and a cross from Moru.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woods. That did some damage!
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Moru works over Woods's head and body with a nice combination.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Moru scores with a body shot.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru misses with a wild body shot.
Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moru tries to land a front kick but Woods steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moru lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Moru throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moru lands with a shot to the body.
Moru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Moru.
Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Woods moves out of range as Moru strikes.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moru lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
Moru throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
Moru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Woods to score with a decent uppercut.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!
Ma Moru took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CACC 6
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 2635 p4p, 315 weight class) and Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 2785 p4p, 325 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feiticeira. Kleinschmidt has chosen DMX- It's hot and hell is dark as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz is trying to trip Kleinschmidt. He has hold of a leg but Kleinschmidt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kleinschmidt is adopting a defensive guard.
Kleinschmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Diaz passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kleinschmidt avoid being mounted?
Diaz is trying to control. Kleinschmidt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Kleinschmidt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Kleinschmidt is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kleinschmidt manages to get to full guard.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
Kleinschmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Kleinschmidt trying to control here.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Kleinschmidt is working away.
Kleinschmidt wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (7) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kleinschmidt is looking to escape.
Kleinschmidt is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Kleinschmidt is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Kleinschmidt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kleinschmidt keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Kleinschmidt is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling from mount.
Kleinschmidt is looking to get to half guard.
Kleinschmidt tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt can't escape the position.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kleinschmidt can't escape the position.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Kleinschmidt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz trying to control but Kleinschmidt is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kleinschmidt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kleinschmidt and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kleinschmidt tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Kleinschmidt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kleinschmidt trying his best to control but Diaz has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (9) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kleinschmidt tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz controlling from mount.
Diaz trying to control but Kleinschmidt is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz trying to control the action but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt manages to get to full guard.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (12) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Kleinschmidt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Kleinschmidt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kleinschmidt tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Kleinschmidt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz prevents Kleinschmidt from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (15) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kleinschmidt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kleinschmidt shrugs it off.
Kleinschmidt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kleinschmidt is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kleinschmidt is still trying to improve position.
Kleinschmidt is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Kleinschmidt tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Diaz tries to control but Kleinschmidt wriggling away.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Kleinschmidt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kleinschmidt wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (18) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
Kleinschmidt is keeping busy.
Diaz is hanging on to Kleinschmidt's back as he tries to escape.
Diaz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kleinschmidt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kleinschmidt biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kleinschmidt tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
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Event:
FARTMMA 64
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bunyon blocks a jab.
Bunyon lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Kerry Howarth has been cut.
Bunyon scores with a body shot.
Bunyon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Howarth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Howarth is breathing heavily.
Howarth misses with a double jab
and Bunyon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Are you kidding me?! Bunyon ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Howarth clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Bunyon!
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Event:
CACC 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Fda (ranked 1886 p4p, 233 weight class) and Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 2679 p4p, 308 weight class). Fda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hate Me Now. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kleinschmidt's choice of entrance music: DMX- It's hot and hell is dark. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Fda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fda instigates a clinch.
Fda lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fda (2) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Kleinschmidt has his hands on Fda's head, controlling the position.
Kleinschmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kleinschmidt is pulling down on Fda's head. It's preventing any offense from Fda, at least for the moment.
Kleinschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda advances to half guard.
Kleinschmidt is looking to improve his position.
Fda is working for a submission of some sort.
Fda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fda seems to be looking for submissions.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a sweep. Fda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kleinschmidt trying to hold on to Fda's head to control him but Fda postures up.
Kleinschmidt is trying to get back to full guard.
Fda is looking for a kimura here.
Fda is trying to work for a kimura but Kleinschmidt is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is trying to get back to full guard.
Fda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kleinschmidt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fda.
Kleinschmidt is staying active underneath Fda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kleinschmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here.
Fda advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fda (5) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kleinschmidt sees it coming and defends easily.
Kleinschmidt is looking to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt is not content to let Fda control the position.
Kleinschmidt actively working from the bottom here.
Kleinschmidt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kleinschmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to maintain the position but Fda is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fda is trying to work for a kimura but Kleinschmidt is defending well.
Kleinschmidt is looking to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Fda is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Fda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kleinschmidt keeping full guard, as Fda tries to pass.
Fda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position but Fda postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fda pushes down on Kleinschmidt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kleinschmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fda is working away from the top position though.
Kleinschmidt tries to roll over but Fda keeps him under control.
Kleinschmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fda is working away from the top position though.
Fda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kleinschmidt is trying to maintain the position but Fda is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control but Fda manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fda (8) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Fda is looking to work his way around to Kleinschmidt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fda tries to control but Kleinschmidt wriggling away.
Kleinschmidt working to try and regain half guard.
Fda avoids the attempt from Kleinschmidt to control.
Fda tries to control but Kleinschmidt wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt has given up his back here. Will Fda look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fda (11) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kleinschmidt is looking to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt won't allow Fda to pass to mount.
Kleinschmidt is trying to get back to full guard.
Fda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kleinschmidt sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kleinschmidt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kleinschmidt controls Fda momentarily but Fda frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Fda is proving a slippery customer.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Kleinschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard but Fda passes into half guard.
Kleinschmidt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Fda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fda wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fda wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
Fda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kleinschmidt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kleinschmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kleinschmidt pulls Fda in close to prevent any damage.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fda wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
Kleinschmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kleinschmidt is tightening it up a little... Fda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kleinschmidt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Marceau
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Divac misses with an uppercut
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman scores with a nice strike.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Divac misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
Divac tries to move into range but Sideman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Divac throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Divac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Divac is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman tests Divac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Divac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman with a hook.
Divac takes one to the chin there.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Divac.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman digs a good hook to Divac's body.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Divac misses with a straight right.
Sideman misses with a body punch
and Divac counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
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!
Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Divac.
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sideman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Divac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sideman swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Divac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sideman punishes Divac's body with a nice straight punch.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Divac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Divac on the side of the head.#T3##CL2#
Sideman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch.
Divac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Divac blocks an uppercut.
Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Sideman moves forwards but Divac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Sideman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sideman.
Divac misses with a left hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divac swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a left to the body.
Sideman scores with a nice strike.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divac misses with a hook
and Divac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Divac is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sideman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
Divac swings widly with a right hand
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Divac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sideman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Divac on the side of the head.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Divac under the eye.
Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Divac tries to clinch up.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Divac momentarily.
Sideman digs a good body shot into Divac's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Divac's ribs.
Nice body punch from Sideman. #T1#
Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Divac walks into a straight right hand from Sideman.
Divac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Divac keeps the fight on the outside.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Divac misses with a straight right.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming.
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head.
Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Divac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Sideman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Divac.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage. #BC#
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman clobbers Divac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sideman misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely.
Divac moves forwards but Sideman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sideman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sideman clinches with his opponent.
Divac can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.
#T3#
Divac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Divac lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Divac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Sideman lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Divac is looking to counter punch.
Sideman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Divac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sideman scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Divac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sideman misses with a hook
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Sideman.
Nice cross by Sideman.
Divac misses with an uppercut. Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sideman throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sideman to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sideman to the mat! #ROC#
Sideman is rocked!
Sideman tries to get to full guard but Divac has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sideman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Divac pulls his head out easily.
Sideman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sideman trying to control but Divac postures up.
Sideman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sideman.#SUB2#
Divac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sideman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Divac has managed to get both his arms back between Sideman's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Divac trying to control the position from guard on top but Sideman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sideman is pulling down on Divac's head to control his posture.
Sideman is trying to control the position but Divac postures up. #SUB2#
Sideman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Divac defends well.
Divac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sideman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sideman seems keen to control Divac's posture.
Divac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sideman on the ground.
Divac wants to stand but Sideman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Divac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Divac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Divac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Sideman looking for a guillotine here but Divac defends easily.
Divac wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Divac throws a sloppy strike and Sideman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Divac is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sideman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denny Sideman!
A less than humble Denny Sideman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Roman Divac was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 6
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pico has Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Woods ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woods no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pico trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woods's guard.
Woods controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself. #SUB#
Woods 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.
Pico is working Woods over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pico stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pico stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Pico defends easily.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woods pulls Pico in to control the position.
Woods avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pico defends it easily.
Woods trying to control the position.
Woods seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woods has Pico pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pico trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woods manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Woods controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pico is sitting in close to Woods's body. Woods has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pico is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pico is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Woods.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ickey Woods!
Ickey Woods made sure to mention his sponsor, Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
RRFC 8: Burrows vs Sir
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Haskins slips under a jab.
Haskins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter C.
Haskins lands with a cross.
Fighter C takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haskins lands a slapping body shot.
Fighter C misses with a jab to the body
and Haskins counters with a nice body shot.
Fighter C misses with a wild body shot.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Fighter C.
Haskins scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Fighter C is rocked!
Fighter C looks to land a combination but Haskins avoids it well.
Haskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fighter C definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haskins defending well as Fighter C loads up on a big left hand.
Haskins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fighter C is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fighter C throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haskins lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fighter C falls backwards - clearly groggy! Haskins dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Haskins!
Dwayne Haskins is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
XF 31
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Grizzly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Grizzly throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Grizzly and move into the clinch position.
Machado works Grizzly's body with a nice hook.
Machado stalks Grizzly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grizzly's face. Grizzly staggers backwards, shaken.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Grizzly backpedaling.
Grizzly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Aguta Grizzly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grizzly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Grizzly.
Grizzly is breathing heavily.
Grizzly lands with a good body shot.
A lazy body kick from Grizzly
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grizzly throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado catches Grizzly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Machado.#T1#
Grizzly throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado slips under a jab.
Grizzly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Grizzly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Grizzly is retaining full guard.
Machado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grizzly has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grizzly is keeping the position for now.
Machado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grizzly keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Grizzly keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Grizzly can't keep his opponent in guard - Machado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Machado seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grizzly is trying to stand back up but Machado is controlling him
Machado is trying to control. Grizzly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grizzly has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Grizzly defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Machado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grizzly sees it coming and defends easily.
Machado trying to pass the guard but Grizzly defending well.
Grizzly wants to get back to his feet.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grizzly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machado in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura but Grizzly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Grizzly defends the submission attempt.
Machado trying to control the action but Grizzly is working from the bottom.
Machado content to control rather than advance.
Machado wants to take a breather but Grizzly is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aguta Grizzly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grizzly throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a two punch combo.
Grizzly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machado.
Machado scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Machado throws a combination. Grizzly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice cross by Machado.
Grizzly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a big head kick but Grizzly shrugs it off. #ROC2#
Grizzly is rocked!
Grizzly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a nice body kick.
Oh Grizzly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grizzly avoids the head kick by Machado.
Grizzly seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grizzly throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Grizzly throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Machado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Machado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado trying to control but Grizzly is working from the bottom. #T1#
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Machado goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grizzly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machado but great work by Grizzly.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grizzly off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Machado tightening his grip on Grizzly, looking for the choke. #ES#
Grizzly is trying to shake Machado off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Machado won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#T2#
Machado slips under a jab.
As Grizzly backs off Machado throws a huge counter combo but Grizzly manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xander Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grizzly throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Machado throws a head kick that misses.
Grizzly tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grizzly tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Machado drives through with a takedown into Grizzly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Machado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machado's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grizzly keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Machado drops back looking for a leg! Grizzly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grizzly manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Grizzly's guard.
Grizzly keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grizzly.
#TD2#
Grizzly gets caught flat footed, as Machado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grizzly being controlled here, momentarily.
Machado is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Grizzly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grizzly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Machado trying to mount his opponent but Grizzly defends it.
Machado is looking to stall here but Grizzly recovers full guard.
Machado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xander Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grizzly can't keep his opponent in guard - Machado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Machado trying to control the action but Grizzly is working from the bottom.
Xander Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado is looking to advance position but Grizzly won't allow it.
Machado prevents Grizzly from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Machado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machado lands in his opponent's guard.
Machado 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. #T4#
Grizzly wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguta Grizzly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado advances position into side control!
Machado works to advance to full mount. Grizzly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machado 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Machado!
After winning the bout, Xander Machado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
XF 29
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Montana moves into range and clinches up with Grizzly.
Grizzly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grizzly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Grizzly.
Grizzly can't find room to land a body shot as Montana controls the action.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montana misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grizzly.
Montana lands a nice uppercut.
Grizzly throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana. #BC#
Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana staying out of range there.#CL#
Montana clinches up against the cage.
Grizzly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grizzly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grizzly lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana tries to clinch there but Grizzly circles away.
#CL#
Montana clinches up with Grizzly and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Grizzly breaks the clinch.
Montana fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Montana tries to clinch up but Grizzly circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Grizzly tries to keep at a distance but Montana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Grizzly takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Aguta Grizzly has been cut.
Grizzly lands a right hand.
Grizzly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Grizzly controls the action.
Grizzly throws a head punch that misses.
Grizzly prevents the takedown attempt.
Grizzly swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grizzly.
A short left from Montana.
Grizzly misses with some punches.
#TD#
Montana gets control of Grizzly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Montana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grizzly working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Grizzly throws a big elbow that misses.
Grizzly wants to pass the guard but Montana is keeping the position.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grizzly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Grizzly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Montana tries to clinch but Grizzly is having none of it. #CL#
Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grizzly struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Grizzly looking to stall.
Montana is trying to maintain a safe position but Grizzly gets an underhook and turns Montana into the cage.
Montana stalling in the clinch but Grizzly improves position.
Montana working aggressively here.
Grizzly has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Grizzly.
#BC2#
Grizzly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Montana takes the fight into the clinch.
Grizzly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short right from Montana on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grizzly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montana.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Grizzly.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Grizzly misses with some punches.
Grizzly misses with a body punch.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Grizzly.
Montana blocking some punches.
Grizzly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana has Grizzly pressed against the cage.
Grizzly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
Grizzly misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Grizzly.
Montana prevents a body shot from Grizzly.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Grizzly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grizzly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grizzly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.
Montana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grizzly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Montana gets a takedown into half guard.
Grizzly wants to get back to full guard.
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 Coke Montana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Montana wants to clinch up but Grizzly keeps it at a distance.
Montana tries to clinch but Grizzly is having none of it. #CL#
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montana looking to stall.
#BC#
Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grizzly cracks Montana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grizzly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montana's hands.
Montana tries to clinch
and Grizzly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Grizzly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grizzly throws a big counter head kick but Montana avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Grizzly rushes Montana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly lands with a right to the head.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montana taking a breather.
Montana lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Grizzly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Grizzly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Grizzly misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.#CL#
Montana moves into range and clinches up with Grizzly.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Grizzly.
Grizzly lands with a left to the head.
Montana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
Grizzly misses with a punch on the inside.
Grizzly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grizzly up against the cage.
Montana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coke Montana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grizzly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grizzly lands with a cross.
Grizzly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Montana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grizzly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grizzly throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Grizzly misses the target.
A jab from Grizzly misses.
Montana wants to clinch up but Grizzly keeps it at a distance.
Grizzly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Grizzly catches Montana right on the button with a cross.
Grizzly stalks Montana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Montana's face. Montana staggers backwards, shaken.#KD#
Montana drops Grizzly with a beautiful combination! Grizzly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montana is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Grizzly is rocked!
Grizzly is breathing heavily.
Montana flashes Grizzly a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Grizzly's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Grizzly crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Montana punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Coke Montana!
Our winner, Coke Montana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EMP Araujo vs Lemieux 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Asham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arron Asham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Asham.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Asham scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Asham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asham blocking some punches.
Asham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asham prevents a body shot from Divac.
Divac lands a body shot.
Asham landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Asham.
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Divac misses with a body punch.
Divac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asham has him pressed against the cage.
Divac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asham has Divac pressed against the cage, preventing Divac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Divac looks winded!#T1#
Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asham keeps control of Divac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asham gets through Divac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Divac misses with the head strike.
Asham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Asham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Divac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Asham.
Asham lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Divac blocks a body shot from Asham.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Asham working aggressively here.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divac.
Asham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Divac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Asham.
Asham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Divac.
Divac struggles to land a body shot inside as Asham controls his hands.
Asham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asham scores with a hook to the body.
Divac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asham landing knees to the head.
Asham presses Divac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Asham presses Divac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Asham.
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Asham lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Asham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divac.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asham.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Asham tries to work over Divac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank.
Asham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#
That has opened up Roman Divac's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Divac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Asham.
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Divac in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asham lands a knee to the body.
#T4#
Asham cracks Divac with a nice body shot.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Divac controls the action.
Asham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divac backwards.
Divac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Divac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asham lands a knee to the body.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham lands with a light punch inside.
Asham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Divac blocks a body shot from Asham.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asham.
Asham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Asham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Divac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asham scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Divac.
Asham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asham keeps Divac at a distance using the push kick.
Asham tries to clinch up but Divac circles away and keeps his distance.
Asham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asham, right into the meat.
Asham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asham lands a right hook to the body.
Asham lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Divac on the side of the head.#ROC#
Divac is rocked!
Divac is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Asham clinches with his opponent.
Divac is still on wobbly legs! Can Asham finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Asham.
Asham lands a knee to the head.
Asham dips a shoulder and cracks Divac with a mighty uppercut! Divac falls back against the cage and Asham unloads with a barrage of strikes! Divac is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Asham screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arron Asham!
A very excited looking Arron Asham 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.
Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
Madness 10: BW CC Rd 2
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dhelan gets a takedown into half guard.
Woods wants to improve his position but Dhelan is controlling well.
Dhelan trying to mount his opponent but Woods defends it.
Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dhelan wants to work for an arm triangle but Woods is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy.
Woods felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dhelan seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dhelan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Woods trying to control from the bottom.
Dhelan passes to full mount!
Dhelan wants to take Woods's back here but Woods is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Woods is working to get back to half guard.
Dhelan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Woods is in real trouble.
Woods tries to roll but Dhelan sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Dhelan looking for the RNC. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dhelan working for a choke but Woods is defending well. #T2#
Woods wants to control his opponent's hands but Dhelan gets his hands free.
Woods tries to roll but Dhelan sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Dhelan working for a choke but Woods is defending well. #SUB#
Woods is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dhelan gets his way!
Woods is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Dhelan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Woods defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Woods is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Woods staying busy and making it hard for Dhelan to control. #SUB#
Dhelan tightening his grip on Woods, looking for the choke.
Woods tries to roll but Dhelan sticks to his back.
Dhelan wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.#SUB#
Dhelan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Woods has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Dhelan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Dhelan looking to break Woods's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Woods remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dhelan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Woods prevents Dhelan from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Woods preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dhelan.
Woods is really stuck here.
Woods breaks Dhelan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard.
Dhelan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Woods throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dhelan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Woods escapes and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Woods tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Woods has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhan Dhelan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Dhelan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woods sprawls well initially but Dhelan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Woods pushes Dhelan off but Dhelan dives into side control.
Zhan Dhelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dhelan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dhelan wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods manages to get back to half guard.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but Woods is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhelan to get the leverage. #T1#
Woods gets back to full guard.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Woods looking for subs off his back but Dhelan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Woods is pressing down on Dhelan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woods is trying to hold Dhelan in close to prevent damage but Dhelan has managed to pass into half guard.
Dhelan tries to pass to full mount but Woods defends it. #T2#
Woods wants to control but Dhelan is keeping busy.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dhelan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Dhelan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dhelan wants to work for an arm triangle but Woods is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Woods keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Woods has his foot on Dhelan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dhelan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhelan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Woods tries to improve position but can't.
Woods looking for a sweep but Dhelan has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Dhelan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Woods turns into him and now he's in Dhelan's guard.
#T4#
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dhelan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods stands and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dhelan is looking for a sweep.
Dhelan gets back to half guard.
Dhelan gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dhelan wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dhelan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woods is aware though and is defending well.
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 Zhan Dhelan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##TD2#
Woods looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dhelan wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods prevents Dhelan from improving his position.
Dhelan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dhelan.#SUB#
Woods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dhelan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Dhelan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Woods defends easily.
#T1#
Dhelan wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dhelan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dhelan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Dhelan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woods manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dhelan is aware though and is defending well.
Woods trying to control the position.
#T2#
Dhelan wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a triangle but Dhelan pushes his legs off easily.
Woods looking to control.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods is trying to control the position but Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass. #T3#
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dhelan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dhelan trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Dhelan pushes down on Woods's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dhelan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woods won't allow Dhelan to pass to mount.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Dhelan has control of the leg.
Woods trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Dhelan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Woods manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dhelan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dhelan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dhelan pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ickey Woods.
Well Dhelan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhan Dhelan!
In his post fight interview, Zhan Dhelan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 5
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Haskins scores with a shot to the body.
Haskins lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Haskins cracks Nakamura with a big right hand and Nakamura goes down!#ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!
Nakamura looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nakamura covers up, he's hurt! Haskins keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Haskins and the ref steps in to end the fight! Haskins can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Haskins!
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Event:
FARTMMA 55
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier staying out of range there.#TD#
Cormier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bunyon on his heels. He'll look to pass Bunyon's guard now, I'm sure.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunyon is keeping the position for now.
Cormier advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyon won't allow Cormier to pass to mount.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Bunyon's head. #T1#
Bunyon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Bunyon wants to get back to his feet.
Cormier working Bunyon over with strikes.
Cormier tries to pass to full mount but Bunyon defends it. #SUB#
Cormier seems to be looking for submissions.
Bunyon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cormier is pressing down on Bunyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunyon is holding on for now.
Cormier performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bunyon is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier.
#SUB#
Cormier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bunyon is looking for a sweep. Cormier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cormier is looking to advance position but Bunyon won't allow it.
Cormier missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Cormier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunyon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunyon tries to kick Cormier off but Cormier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bunyon has hold of Cormier's hands but Cormier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bunyon is trying to stand back up but Cormier is controlling him
Bunyon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cormier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunyon is trying to stand back up but Cormier is controlling him
#SUB#
Cormier is trying to work for a kimura but Bunyon is defending well.
Cormier lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Cormier seems to be working for a kimura but Bunyon defends the submission attempt.
Bunyon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Cormier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cormier lands a big elbow.
Cormier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bunyon trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Bunyon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cormier has hold of Bunyon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bunyon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cormier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cormier misses the shot to the body.
Bunyon moves away from the strike by Cormier.
Cormier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier.
Cormier 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 Bunyon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Bunyon catches Cormier napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cormier to the canvas!
#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Cormier looking for a guillotine here but Bunyon defends easily.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunyon wants to stand but Cormier has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Cormier has his foot on Bunyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Cormier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunyon wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cormier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunyon wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyon defends well.
Bunyon wants to stand and escape but instead Cormier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bunyon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Cormier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunyon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Bunyon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bunyon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bunyon won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
Daniel Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunyon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bunyon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Bunyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunyon tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
Bunyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cormier looking for a guillotine here but Bunyon defends easily.
#SUB#
Cormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunyon tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
Bunyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Cormier 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.#T4##SUB#
Cormier has his feet on Bunyon's thighs here. He's pushed Bunyon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bunyon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Cormier!
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Event:
EMP Marceau vs Brent
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Kleinschmidt checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for McCraken.
We've been told by McCraken's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Kleinschmidt with an uppercut!
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
McCraken jabs Kleinschmidt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kleinschmidt throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Kleinschmidt off the cage and back into range.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kleinschmidt staying out of range there.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kleinschmidt.
It seemed like Kleinschmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Kleinschmidt takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by McCraken.
Kleinschmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Kleinschmidt takes the fight into the clinch.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but McCraken won't allow it.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but McCraken has him pressed against the cage.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but McCraken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Kleinschmidt.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kleinschmidt successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kleinschmidt keeping full guard, as McCraken tries to pass. #T2#
McCraken controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCraken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCraken is aware though and is defending well.
Kleinschmidt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCraken controls the pace.
Kleinschmidt keeping full guard, as McCraken tries to pass.
Kleinschmidt being controlled here, momentarily.
Kleinschmidt is controlling McCraken's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt has his foot on McCraken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCraken works his way back into a safe position though.
McCraken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Kleinschmidt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kleinschmidt pulls McCraken in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kleinschmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Kleinschmidt moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kleinschmidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kleinschmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab. #T4#
McCraken lands with a kick to the temple. Kleinschmidt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Kleinschmidt ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Kleinschmidt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Kleinschmidt's head but Kleinschmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Kleinschmidt jumps back.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kleinschmidt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kleinschmidt misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Kleinschmidt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken wants to slow Kleinschmidt down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kleinschmidt misses the shot to the body.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Kleinschmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kleinschmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Kleinschmidt throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
It seemed like Kleinschmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Kleinschmidt throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Kleinschmidt was not able to check.
Kleinschmidt throws a right hand that misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Kleinschmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with the body kick
and Kleinschmidt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kleinschmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleinschmidt slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken jabs at Kleinschmidt's body.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kleinschmidt in his tracks.
A cross from McCraken lands.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Kleinschmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and Kleinschmidt counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kleinschmidt.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken is looking to slow Kleinschmidt down with leg kicks.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Kleinschmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and Kleinschmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice body kick from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kleinschmidt checks it well.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Kleinschmidt's knee but Kleinschmidt avoids it well.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kleinschmidt slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kleinschmidt's hands.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kleinschmidt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kleinschmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Kleinschmidt checks a low kick from McCraken.
A little jabbing left from Kleinschmidt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kleinschmidt can do to turn this around?#T3#
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Kleinschmidt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kleinschmidt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kleinschmidt needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Kleinschmidt dives in and scores a takedown into McCraken's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kleinschmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Kleinschmidt from controlling successfully.
Kleinschmidt being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Kleinschmidt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCraken is keeping the position for now.
Kleinschmidt preventing the sweep.
McCraken is trying to control the position but Kleinschmidt postures up.
McCraken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but McCraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kleinschmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCraken trying to keep a closed guard but Kleinschmidt is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kleinschmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Kleinschmidt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kleinschmidt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kleinschmidt misses with a hook.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from McCraken. Those never looked like landing.
McCraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kleinschmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kleinschmidt misses.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands a jab to Kleinschmidt's midsection.#T1#
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
McCraken scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kleinschmidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Kleinschmidt counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.#T2#
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Kleinschmidt is just out of range.
Kleinschmidt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kleinschmidt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kleinschmidt throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kleinschmidt moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kleinschmidt moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
It seemed like Kleinschmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kleinschmidt 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.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
Kleinschmidt connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken throws a combination that misses
and McCraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinschmidt.
McCraken throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Kleinschmidt misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Kleinschmidt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kleinschmidt throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken lands with a nice combination. Kleinschmidt backs away looking to recover.
Kleinschmidt throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Kleinschmidt's head back.
Kleinschmidt throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.#T4#
McCraken staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Kleinschmidt's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleinschmidt loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Kleinschmidt didn't see that one coming.
Rudolf Kleinschmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kleinschmidt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken catches Kleinschmidt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCraken, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
During a confident post fight interview, Dougal McCraken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Divac misses with a straight right.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell .
A quick step to the side and Divac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac moves away from the strike by Rockwell .
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Divac moves away from the strike by Rockwell .
Divac is looking to counter punch.
Rockwell looks to land a right hand but Divac moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockwell lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
We've been told by Divac's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rockwell wants to clinch up but Divac keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Rockwell misses with a straight left.
Divac ducks under a wild hook from Rockwell .
Divac looks to land a right hand but Rockwell moved out of range.
Rockwell tries to clinch
and Divac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell .
Rockwell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Divac looks to land a right hand but Rockwell moved out of range.
Divac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Divac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockwell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rockwell 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.
Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell .#T2#
Rockwell with a hook.
Rockwell lands with a straight right. Divac didn't see that one coming.
Rockwell tries to clinch but Divac moves out of range.
Rockwell cracks Divac with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divac misses the shot to the body.
Divac moves out of range of the strikes.
Divac defending well as Rockwell loads up on a big left hand.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell misses with a kick to the body
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockwell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
It seemed like Rockwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Divac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rockwell . That one must have hurt.
Rockwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rockwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Divac swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell .
Divac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockwell lands a front kick.
Rockwell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Divac counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Divac slips the punch.#T4#
Rockwell jabs Divac right on the nose. Divac blinks but takes it well.
Rockwell scores with a shot to the body.
Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Divac misses the shot to the body.
Rockwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockwell throws a front kick that sends Divac stumbling back into the cage.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Rockwell moved out of range nicely.
Divac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Divac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockwell digs a good hook to Divac's body.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Divac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockwell .
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockwell .
Rockwell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Divac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Roman Divac's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac lands an overhand right.
Rockwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Divac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Divac cracks a nice hook into Rockwell 's ribs.
Rockwell throws a head kick that Divac semi-blocks.
A combination from Divac does no damage.
Divac needs to keep his hands up - Rockwell had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Rockwell clinches up with Divac and pushes him back against the cage.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Divac.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rockwell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rockwell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Divac up against the cage.
Rockwell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Divac misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Divac.
Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac misses with a body punch.
Rockwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rockwell as the two fighters clinch.
Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Divac throws a head punch that misses.
Divac pushes Rockwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Divac scores with a shoulder strike.
Divac misses with the head strike.
Divac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Divac misses with the head strike.
Divac misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divac working aggressively here.
Divac tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell 's elbow.
Divac lands with a light punch inside.
Divac misses with a body punch.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Rockwell lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Divac.
Rockwell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Divac.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divac struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divac working aggressively here.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divac prevents a body shot from Rockwell . #BC#
Divac manages to break the clinch.
Divac swings widly with a right hand
and Rockwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockwell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Divac backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
letting Divac counter with a right hand.
Jab by Rockwell .#CUT2#
Roman Divac's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rockwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Divac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockwell 's head backwards.
Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elliot Rockwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Rockwell there.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockwell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rockwell lands a jab.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Divac moves out of range.
Rockwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Divac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockwell scores with the left hand. Divac knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Rockwell to the mat! #ROC#
Rockwell is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Elliot Rockwell has been cut.#T1#
Rockwell is refusing to be controlled, as Divac sits in half guard.
Rockwell is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him?
Divac with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rockwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Divac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockwell defending well though. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Divac seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rockwell keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Divac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Divac is looking to stall here but Rockwell recovers full guard.
Rockwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Divac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Divac throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Divac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Divac has managed to get both his arms back between Rockwell 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Divac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Divac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Divac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Divac throwing strikes from guard but Rockwell blocks nicely.
Divac cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.
Divac throwing strikes from guard but Rockwell blocks nicely.
Elliot Rockwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Divac trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Divac is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him. #T4#
Rockwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockwell seems keen to control Divac's posture.
Divac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roman Divac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but Divac defends easily.
Rockwell controls Divac momentarily but Divac frees himself.
Divac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Divac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rockwell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elliot Rockwell !
The defeated Roman Divac had this to say: 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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