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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSKT VI
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Summers drives through and clinches with Punch against the ropes.
Punch is trying to force a seperation but Summers has the dominant position.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but Summers has him pressed against the ropes.
Punch tries to stall but Summers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Summers as Punch tries to tie him up.
Punch is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Summers has denied him.
Summers prevents Punch from breaking the clinch.
Punch looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Punch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punch tries to bum rush Summers with a series of wild strikes but Summers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Summers gets a clinch.
Summers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punch or not.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Punch avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Punch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Summers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punch, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punch.
Punch lands a body punch.
Summers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Punch up against the ropes.
Summers slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Summers for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1##BC#
Summers manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Summers moves into the clinch.
Punch taking a breather.
Summers blocks an uppercut.
Summers is struggling to control the position.
Punch is looking to control Summers's arms but Summers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Punch has his back to the ropes.
Summers holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Summers stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Summers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Summers clinches up against the ropes.#T2#
Summers blocks a body shot from Punch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Summers has Punch pressed against the ropes, preventing Punch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Punch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Punch.
Punch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punch is trying to maintain a safe position but Summers gets an underhook and turns Punch into the ropes.
Punch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Punch looking to slow down the pace here.
Summers tries to work over Punch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punch looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Summers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davon Summers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Summers falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Punch counter with a right hand.
Summers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punch can do to turn this around?#CL#
Summers clinches up with Punch and pushes him back against the ropes.
Summers stalling the fight.
Punch lands a hook that snaps the head of Summers backwards.
Punch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Punch blocks a body shot from Summers.
A short uppercut from Punch.
Punch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Summers is defending well for now.
Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Summers has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Summers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Summers pushes Punch up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punch holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Punch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Summers misses with a punch to the body.
Summers lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Summers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Summers gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Summers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Summers moves into the clinch.
Summers keeps control of Punch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Punch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Summers breaks the clinch.
Punch throws a right hand that Summers ducks under and follows up with a left that Summers also avoids with ease.
Brady Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Punch!
#CL#
Summers moves into the clinch.
Punch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Summers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punch blocks it with crossed arms.
Summers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Punch looking to stall.
#BC#
Summers breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Punch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Summers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Punch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Punch throws a series of punches but Summers moves out of range.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
Brady Punch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Summers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Punch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Summers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Punch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Summers has closed the distance and engaged Punch in a clinch.
Summers prevents Punch from breaking the clinch.
Punch misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Summers wants to clinch
letting Punch counter with a right hand.
Summers wants to clinch but Punch slips to the side
and Punch counters with a nice uppercut.
Summers closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Punch to counter with a crisp jab.
Punch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Summers tries to clinch but Punch moves away
and Punch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Summers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Punch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Summers tries to clinch
and Punch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Summers moves in looking to clinch but Punch pushes him off.
Summers wants to clinch
and Punch counters with a stiff right hand.
Punch keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Summers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Summers tries to clinch
and Punch counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Summers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Summers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but Punch blocks with his arms.
Summers struggles to land a body shot inside as Punch controls his hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Punch. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Summers presses Punch against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Punch looking to stall.
Punch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Punch is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Punch looking to stall.
Punch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Summers is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Summers as Punch tries to tie him up. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brady Punch.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Summers wants to clinch but Punch slips to the side
and Punch counters with a series of strikes. Summers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Punch keeps the fight on the outside.
Punch digs a good body shot into Summers's ribs.
We've been informed that Punch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Summers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Summers closes the distance but Punch moves to the side
and Punch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Summers tries to clinch
and Summers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punch looks to land a combination. Summers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Punch 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Summers darts in trying to clinch
and Punch counters with a left and a right that stings Summers.
Punch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Summers throws a series of punches but Punch moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Punch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punch 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Punch! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Fry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Curly Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Fry lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Fry takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Santos is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rafael Santos has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fry darts in and clinches Santos up against the cage.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Fry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Fry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fry lands a nice short elbow.
Fry is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Fry is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Fry is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Fry seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Fry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos wants to sweep here but Fry controlling him for the moment.
Fry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fry throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos 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.
Fry scoring with some ground and pound.
Fry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Fry landing some decent shots from guard.
Fry works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Fry connects with a couple of short punches.
Santos controls Fry momentarily but Fry frees himself.
Fry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fry working some strikes from top position.
Fry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fry arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Santos's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curly Fry! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Duarte tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Duarte takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Duarte.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Duarte to work.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Duarte. #BC#
Duarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Duarte drives through and clinches with Hunter against the cage.
#BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duarte throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Duarte.
#CUT#It looks like Derek Hunter has been cut.
Duarte misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Duarte has knocked Hunter down with a huge combo! Duarte steps away and waves a wobbly Hunter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Hunter is rocked!#CL2#
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duarte, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Duarte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Duarte breaks from the clinch.
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Duarte backing away here, and Hunter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Duarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duarte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duarte throws a big counter combination but Hunter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunter tries to clinch but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Duarte managing to block the knees to the body from Hunter.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Duarte gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Duarte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Duarte breaks from the clinch.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Hunter gets control of Duarte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Duarte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duarte wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Duarte pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Duarte slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duarte is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Duarte stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duarte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter. #T3#
Hunter blocks a head kick by Duarte.
A combination from Duarte does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hunter clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Duarte tightens his grip and picks Hunter up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunter manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Hunter working for a triangle but Duarte defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hunter working for a triangle but Duarte defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Duarte defends easily.
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Duarte pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Duarte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's 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!#SUB2#
Hunter looking for a triangle here. Duarte is fighting it but it looks tight! Hunter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Duarte is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derek Hunter! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Vidal gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Vidal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to trip Vidal. He has hold of a leg but Vidal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurmagomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Vidal is working from the bottom.
Vidal trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vidal has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Vidal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Vidal!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vidal is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov distracts Vidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Vidal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Vidal is rocked!
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand. Vidal felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nurmagomedov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Vidal can't hide his disappointment, as Nurmagomedov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Wade.
Wade tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Balboa has Wade up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Wade lands a takedown into guard.
Balboa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wade dives into side control.
#REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wade wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
Balboa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wade is controlling him well.#ES2#
Balboa throws Wade to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Wade has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wade blocks an elbow strike.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Wade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Balboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wade.
Balboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Wade clinches.
Wade slowing the pace effectively.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Wade is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Wade is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertrand Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Wade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Balboa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wade, pushing him back against the cage.
Wade is pushing Balboa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Balboa lands a left hand.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wade's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Bertrand Wade has been cut.#TD#
Wade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Balboa uses from the top position.
Balboa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wade's head.#SUB#
Wade looking for a guillotine here but Balboa defends easily.
Balboa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Wade is rocked!
Balboa gets to his feet and stands over Wade, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wade felt that one! Balboa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wade from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Balboa! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duarte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Francisco Duarte has been cut.
Duarte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duarte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Duarte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Duarte!#REVR##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duarte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duarte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duarte won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Duarte has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov has Duarte pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has his foot on Duarte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duarte works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov 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#
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Duarte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Duarte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Duarte's head.
Duarte flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duarte's head.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duarte wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duarte's head. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duarte has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#Francisco Duarte's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#Francisco Duarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duarte is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Duarte is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Francisco Duarte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Francisco Duarte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Gloves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gloves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gloves connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Santos to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gloves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buster Gloves!
During a confident post fight interview, Buster Gloves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Vidal slips a jab and a cross from Viva.
Viva stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Viva moves into the clinch.
Vidal is trying to pull guard but Viva has him pressed against the cage.
Viva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vidal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vidal gets through Viva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viva tries to pull guard but Vidal won't allow it.
Vidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viva backwards. #BC#
Viva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viva cracks Vidal with a good jab.#CL2#
Vidal darts in and clinches Viva up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidal misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Vidal drives through and clinches with Viva against the cage.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Vidal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viva uses from the top position. #SU#
Viva stands up and waves to Vidal to follow him. #CL#
Viva pushes Vidal up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Vidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Viva closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Vidal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viva uses from the top position. #SU#
Viva gets to his feet - Vidal follows without any prompting.
Tony Viva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viva as he jumps to the side.
Tony Viva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho Vidal.#CL2#
Vidal has closed the distance and engaged Viva in a clinch.
#BC2#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Viva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vidal tries to stall but Viva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Viva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vidal, pushing him back against the cage.
Viva has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
#BC2#
Vidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viva throws a combination. Vidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Viva tries to keep at a distance but Vidal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vidal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Viva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vidal lands a hook that snaps the head of Viva backwards. #TD2#
Vidal pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Vidal kicks Viva off and gets to his feet.
Viva misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Vidal darts in and clinches Viva up against the cage.#BC#
Viva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vidal rushes Viva and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Vidal breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Viva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Vidal moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vidal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vidal working Viva over with knees to the body.
Viva is breathing heavily.#T3#
Viva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vidal with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Viva rushes Vidal and presses him up against the cage.
Vidal gets through Viva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vidal with a knee to the head.
Vidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Vidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viva stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vidal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Vidal closes the distance and pushes Viva back into the cage.
Vidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viva backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vidal.
Vidal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vidal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vidal scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Vidal lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Vidal pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Viva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Viva closes the distance and clinches.
Viva takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Vidal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vidal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Viva gets to his feet. Vidal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vidal lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vidal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Vidal gets a clinch.
Viva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vidal blocking some punches.
Vidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Vidal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Viva moves into range and clinches up with Vidal.#BC#
Viva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Vidal tries to keep at a distance but Viva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Viva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viva has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
#BC2#
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
Viva closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Viva darts in and clinches Vidal up against the cage.
Vidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Vidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vidal moves into the clinch.
Viva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viva backwards. #BC#
Viva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crunch! Vidal slams his shin into Viva's torso.#CL2#
Vidal rushes Viva and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Vidal breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Vidal darts in and clinches Viva up against the cage.#T1#
Viva tries to pull guard but Vidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Viva drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vidal. #BC2#
Vidal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Vidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vidal - that landed with a thud.
Vidal gets through Viva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vidal manages to break the clinch.
Vidal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#Viva is rocked!
Nacho Vidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vidal feints a jab and as Viva dips his head, Vidal unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Viva right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Viva falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Vidal smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nacho Vidal! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Santos feints and as Brake raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Brake is keeping the position.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Brake keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos passes into half guard.
Brake is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brake wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brake tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Brake is in trouble now - Santos has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brake is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Santos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
Santos misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Santos is cranking Brake's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Brake! He's tightened the choke and Brake is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aldemir Santos! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Oid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oid looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Oid lands a left hand.
Duarte can't break the clinch.
Duarte being controlled against the cage.
Oid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duarte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duarte tries to break free but Oid pushes him back against the cage.
Oid has a couple of punches blocked by Duarte.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duarte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duarte jumps guard but Oid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oid tries to land a knee to the head but Duarte blocks with his arms.
Oid digs a right hand into Duarte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duarte's gas tank.
Oid keeps control of Duarte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Duarte instigates a clinch. #T1#
Duarte is trying to break free.
Oid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oid tries to work over Duarte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oid stalling the fight.
Oid throws a punch but it's blocked by Duarte.
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
Oid misses with a knee strike.
Oid can't find room to land a body shot as Duarte controls the action.
Duarte landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duarte.
Duarte wants to get back to striking at distance but Oid won't allow it.
Duarte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oid backwards.
Oid avoiding damage as Duarte throws knees to the body.
Duarte is trying to pull guard but Oid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duarte working hard to break the clinch.
Oid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duarte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oid can turn it around.#TD#
Duarte ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Duarte no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Duarte is trying to control the position but Oid postures up. #T2#
Oid prevents Duarte from getting back to his feet.
Duarte seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duarte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oid's guard. #REVR#
Duarte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duarte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Oid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oid wants to stand but Duarte is controlling the position. #SU#
Oid is working an open guard so Duarte takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Duarte dives in for a single leg takedown but Oid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oid stops a takedown attempt from Duarte.
Duarte tries to pull guard but Oid holds him up against the cage and eventually Duarte drops back down to his feet.
Duarte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oid is keeping busy.
Duarte tries to circle away but Oid has him pinned against the cage.
Oid has Duarte pressed against the cage, preventing Duarte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Oid fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Oid.
#TD#
Duarte has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oid uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oid postures up in Duarte's guard and throws a big left but Duarte blocks it.
Duarte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Duarte keeping full guard, as Oid tries to pass.
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oid on the ground.
Duarte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duarte is trying to keep Oid in close.
Duarte keeping moving, preventing Oid from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aster Oid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Duarte closes the distance and clinches.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francisco Duarte will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oid lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Duarte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duarte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duarte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oid to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duarte blocks an uppercut.
Duarte missing with knees to the body.
Oid lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte throws a nice looking combination but Oid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duarte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oid defends well and Duarte ends up having to push Oid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duarte up against the cage.
Duarte's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Duarte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duarte wants to get back to striking at distance but Oid won't allow it.
Duarte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duarte's elbow.
Oid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte jumps guard but Oid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte wants to get back to striking at distance but Oid won't allow it.
Oid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Oid.
Duarte wants to break free but Oid has control.
Oid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duarte's efforts to push away.
Aster Oid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duarte wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Oid is controlling him.
Oid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duarte's efforts to push away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oid in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Oid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duarte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duarte blocks a body shot from Oid.
Oid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch but Oid keeps him there for the moment.
Oid misses with a punch on the inside.
Oid prevents Duarte from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oid fails to land.
Duarte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Oid is looking to control Duarte's arms but Duarte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oid has his back to the cage.
Oid blocks the elbow strike.
Duarte fails to pull guard.
Oid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duarte's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duarte lands a body punch.
Duarte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oid.
Duarte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duarte is looking to break free of the clinch but Oid has double underhooks.
Duarte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duarte tries to break the clinch but Oid is controlling the position.
Oid scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Duarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Oid takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Duarte connects with a high kick.
Duarte lands a high kick!
Francisco Duarte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duarte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#Oid is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Oid closes the distance and clinches.
Oid is still on wobbly legs! Can Duarte finish him?
A short right from Oid.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duarte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
Oid seems to have recovered his senses.
Oid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duarte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oid smiles and moves away.
Oid moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aster Oid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Oid moves into the clinch.
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Oid is controlling him.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
Oid prevents Duarte from breaking the clinch.
Duarte pushes off an throws an elbow but Oid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duarte fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duarte fails to pull guard.
Oid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duarte's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Oid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duarte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oid.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duarte jumps guard but Oid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oid has a couple of punches blocked by Duarte.
Oid leaning against his opponent.
Oid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oid has Duarte pressed against the cage, preventing Duarte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duarte can't break the clinch.
Oid throws a head punch that misses.
Duarte tries to break the clinch but Oid is controlling the position.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
Duarte is looking to break free of the clinch but Oid has double underhooks.
Duarte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oid tries to throw a body punch but Duarte avoids it by throwing Oid back against the cage.
Duarte tries to circle away but Oid has him pinned against the cage.
Duarte tries to circle away but Oid has him pinned against the cage.
Oid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch but Oid keeps him there for the moment.
Duarte wants to get back to striking at distance but Oid won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Duarte fails to land.
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Oid has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Duarte breaks from the clinch.
Oid slips a jab and a cross from Duarte.
Duarte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duarte duly obliges.
Nice sprawl there from Oid as Duarte shoots in.#CL2#
Oid moves into range and clinches up with Duarte.
Duarte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oid has Duarte pressed against the cage.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oid misses with a punch on the inside.
Duarte lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Oid throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oid as Duarte tries to tie him up.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch but Oid keeps him there for the moment.
Oid misses with a punch to the body.
Duarte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duarte fails to pull guard.
Duarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Oid as Duarte shoots in.#CL2#
Duarte gets tackled into the cage by Oid. Oid maintains the clinch.
Oid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Oid misses with the head strike.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duarte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oid to keep the fight standing.
Duarte can't break the clinch.
Duarte is trying to pull guard but Oid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duarte is trying to break free.
Duarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oid.
Duarte is trying to force a seperation but Oid has the dominant position.
Duarte tries to break free but Oid pushes him back against the cage.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duarte is looking to break free of the clinch but Oid has double underhooks.
Duarte jumps guard but Oid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aster Oid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oid 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Buck Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rick Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Balboa drags the fight down 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.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa looking to control.
#SUB2#
Balboa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balboa holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balboa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Wagner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wagner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (3) vs (0) Balboa
Balboa is being controlled here.
Balboa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wagner trying to control the position but Balboa is working away.
Balboa struggling a bit here.
Wagner trying to control the position but Balboa is working away. #T2#
Balboa is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Balboa is looking to reverse the position.
Wagner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balboa controls the position for a moment.
Balboa is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it. #T3#
Balboa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wagner trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wagner is working for a kimura but Balboa is defending it quite comfortably.
Wagner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (6) vs (0) Balboa
Balboa is squirming around, avoiding Wagner's attempts to control the action.
Wagner controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB#
Wagner looking for a guillotine from mount but Balboa is having none of it.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balboa tries to reverse the position but Wagner maintains control.
Balboa reaches up and holds on to Wagner to control the position.
Wagner avoids the attempt from Balboa to control.
Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balboa is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wagner avoids the attempt from Balboa to control.#SUB#
Wagner has control of Balboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Balboa is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wagner has control of Balboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wagner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
Balboa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balboa regains half guard.#T7#
Balboa is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Balboa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balboa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balboa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wagner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Balboa working a defensive guard here.
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Wagner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Balboa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Balboa is retaining full guard.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balboa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Balboa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner is fighting to break Balboa's control of his arms but Balboa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
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.#SUB2#
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Balboa looking to control.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB2#
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Balboa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Balboa looking for a guillotine here but Wagner defends easily.
#SUB2#
Balboa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wagner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balboa looks winded!#T13#
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner pushing down on Balboa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Wagner wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa is looking to improve his position.
Wagner trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner is looking to advance position but Balboa won't allow it.
Wagner trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner is really struggling to control Balboa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner wants to pass to mount but Balboa is defending the position.
Wagner trying to control from half guard but Balboa is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wagner takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
VFC 92 New World
Date: Jun 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Yovkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kolosowky to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Kolosowky clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kolosowky.
A frustrated look appears on Kolosowky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yovkov avoiding damage.
Yovkov is trying to break the clinch but Kolosowky has him pressed against the cage.
Kolosowky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kolosowky struggles to land a body shot inside as Yovkov controls his hands.
Kolosowky stalls.
Yovkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yovkov is trying to pull guard but Kolosowky has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kolosowky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kolosowky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yovkov trying to control but Kolosowky is working from the bottom.
Yovkov working some strikes from top position.
Kolosowky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yovkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##ES2#
Kolosowky scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Kolosowky moves into range and clinches up with Yovkov.
Yovkov blocks a body shot from Kolosowky. #TD#
Yovkov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yovkov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Yovkov kicks Kolosowky off and gets to his feet.
Yovkov misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Kolosowky. Those never looked like landing.
Kolosowky walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Kolosowky has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolosowky tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kolosowky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kolosowky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yovkov avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Kolosowky.
Kolosowky trying to land knees to the body.
Kolosowky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yovkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Kolosowky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Yovkov tries to keep at a distance but Kolosowky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yovkov tries to stall but Kolosowky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yovkov has had enough of the clinch but Kolosowky keeps him there for the moment.
Yovkov lands with a left to the head.
Yovkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kolosowky stalling the fight.
Kolosowky tries to score a body lock takedown but Yovkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kolosowky presses Yovkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Kolosowky gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Yovkov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kolosowky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yovkov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Yovkov pulls guard successfully.
Yovkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolosowky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yovkov is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Yovkov controls Kolosowky momentarily but Kolosowky frees himself.
Kolosowky chips away with some ground and pound.
Yovkov keeping moving, preventing Kolosowky from controlling successfully.
Yovkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolosowky's guard. #REVR#
Yovkov wants to control from the top but Kolosowky keeps moving.
Kolosowky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yovkov's guard. #REVB#
Yovkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolosowky postures up and lands a big shot to Yovkov's brow.
Kolosowky postures up.
#T4##ES#
Yovkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yovkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolosowky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovko Yovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yovkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolosowky lands with a nice body punch.
Kolosowky lands with an overhand left.
Kolosowky lands with a nice body punch.
Yovkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolosowky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yovkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yovkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolosowky was well out of range. Poor timing from Yovkov.
Kolosowky throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Yovkov counters with a crisp one two that drops Kolosowky! Yovkov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kolosowky to his feet! Kolosowky is in big trouble!#ROC#Kolosowky is rocked!
Kolosowky looks winded!
Kolosowky get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Kolosowky stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Yovkov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yovko Yovkov! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Perlain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vidal's sensitive parts.
Perlain throws a combination that misses
and Vidal counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Perlain gets tackled into the cage by Vidal. Vidal maintains the clinch. #BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Perlain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Vidal takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Perlain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Vidal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perlain thows a leg kick but Vidal checks it #KD#
and Vidal counters with a crisp one two that drops Perlain! Vidal thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Perlain to his feet! Perlain is in big trouble!#ROC#Perlain is rocked!#CL#
Vidal instigates a clinch.
Perlain is still on wobbly legs! Can Vidal finish him?#TD#
Vidal jumps guard.
Vidal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vidal lands a big elbow - Perlain is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Vidal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nacho Vidal! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Punter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Punter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldemir Santos.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Punter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Punter throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Punter counter with a right hand.
Punter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Santos fails with the takedown
and Punter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Punter. That snapped Santos's head back.
Punter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Punter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Punter counters with a left to the body.
Santos looks winded!
Punter lands an overhand right.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Punter counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Punter counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Punter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
Santos finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Punter's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Santos falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Punter! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E3
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Balboa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Balboa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balboa (0) vs (2) Stone
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.#SUB#
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Balboa is looking for a triangle but Stone pushes his legs off easily.
Stone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balboa (0) vs (5) Stone
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.#SUB2#
Stone is working to tighten his grip on Balboa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Balboa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Stone is really squeezing tight and eventually Balboa passes out! Stone breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Stone! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Duarte moves in looking to clinch but Viva pushes him off.
As Duarte backs off Viva throws a huge counter combo but Duarte manages to avoid it all.
Duarte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viva swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Viva closes the distance and clinches.
Duarte takes a shot to the head.
Duarte cracks Viva with a nice body shot.
Viva lands a left hand.
Duarte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duarte backwards. #BC#
Duarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duarte moves in looking to clinch but Viva pushes him off.
As Duarte backs off Viva throws a huge counter combo but Duarte manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Viva gets a clinch.
Viva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duarte tries to land knees in the clinch but Viva avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Viva.
Duarte is trying to force a seperation but Viva has the dominant position.
Viva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duarte takes a shot to the head.
Duarte is trying to push Viva away but Viva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Viva gets control of Duarte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Viva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Viva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Viva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Viva trying to strike off his back.
Duarte chips away with some ground and pound.
Viva tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viva is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viva on the ground.
Duarte wants to stand and escape but Viva is having none of it.
Duarte seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SU2#
Viva gets to his feet. Duarte looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Duarte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viva.
Duarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duarte wants to clinch.
Viva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Duarte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viva circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Viva closes the distance and clinches.
Duarte can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tony Viva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viva but Viva pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
A left and a right from Viva both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Francisco Duarte has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viva slips a jab and a cross from Duarte.
Duarte is breathing heavily.
Viva lands a lovely overhand right.
Viva lands with a big right hook that stumbles Duarte - he's out on his feet here! Viva follows up with another monster hook that separates Duarte from consciousness! Duarte falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Viva stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Viva! |
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Event:
VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kolosowky breaks the clinch.
Kolosowky misses with a body kick.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kolosowky under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kolosowky has been cut.
Smith moves forwards but Kolosowky connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Edward Smith has been cut.
Kolosowky tries to clinch up
and Kolosowky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith cracks Kolosowky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Kolosowky is rocked!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Kolosowky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Kolosowky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kolosowky seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Smith cracks Kolosowky with an uppercut from hell and Kolosowky crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Smith's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kolosowky controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #SUB#
Kolosowky working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith prevents Kolosowky from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Kolosowky dodges it nicely.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kolosowky defending well though.
Smith works his way into side control.
Kolosowky tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Kolosowky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kolosowky tries to get out of the position.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Kolosowky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Kolosowky manages to avoid easily.
Kolosowky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Kolosowky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith cracks Kolosowky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kolosowky taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kolosowky in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kolosowky to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Smith!
A relieved looking Edward Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Bellington keeps the fight on the outside.
Vidal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellington misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Bellington. No joy for Vidal on that attempt.
Bellington is looking to score with low kicks.
Bellington throws a hook but Vidal blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Vidal blocks the leg kick.
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vidal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bellington blocks a head kick by Vidal.
#TD#
Bellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vidal tries to kick Bellington off in order to stand up. Bellington Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellington controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Vidal on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bellington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bellington taking a breather here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bellington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vidal to see if he's OK.
Bellington working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vidal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vidal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bellington working the ground and pound but Vidal is defending the strikes.
Vidal defending against the ground and pound.
Vidal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Bellington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vidal, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Bellington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bellington controlling from side mount.
Bellington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vidal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bellington lands an elbow.
Bellington lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Bellington stalls from top position.
Bellington 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.
Vidal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bellington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vidal is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Vidal is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Bellington knocks Vidal out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bellington Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Bellington!
Tim Bellington spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Duarte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duarte is keeping the position for now.
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Santos controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Santos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Duarte.
#CUT#It looks like Aldemir Santos has been cut.#TD2#
Santos drives through with a takedown into Duarte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Duarte gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Duarte is trying to escape the mount but Santos keeps good control and instead manages to take Duarte's back.
#SUB2#
Santos has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Duarte is defending well but eventually Santos manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Duarte has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aldemir Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Vidal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saetang sprawls well initially but Vidal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vidal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saetang trying to hold on to Vidal's head to control him but Vidal postures up.
Saetang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Saetang manages to get to full guard.
Saetang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vidal's guard. #REVB#
Vidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saetang is controlling him. #SU2#
Saetang stands up from Vidal's guard - Saetang perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Vidal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang wants to control but Vidal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Saetang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Saetang is pressing down on Vidal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saetang is controlling Vidal's posture.
Saetang looking to control.
Vidal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saetang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vidal.
Saetang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saetang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saetang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Saetang stands up and waves to Vidal to follow him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vidal. #T2#
Vidal is looking to clinch.
Saetang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saetang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vidal.
Vidal is breathing heavily.
Saetang lands a head kick. Vidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick from Saetang.
Vidal wants to clinch.#CL2#
Saetang drives through and clinches with Vidal against the cage.
Saetang working Vidal over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Vidal avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Saetang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Saetang lands a nice knee to the body.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vidal is defending well for now.
Saetang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vidal's defenses.
Saetang lands a knee to the head.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vidal is defending well for now.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vidal.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vidal is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidal looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but Saetang blocks with his arms.
Saetang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vidal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saetang can turn it around.
Vidal managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang.
Vidal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vidal.
Saetang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang.
Saetang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Vidal missing with knees to the body.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Vidal avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
Saetang lands an elbow just above Vidal 's eye.
A knee to the head by Saetang.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Vidal managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang.
Vidal managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Saetang 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##CL2#
Saetang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vidal.
Saetang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidal avoids it.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Vidal avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Vidal with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Somsak Saetang has been cut.
Saetang lands an elbow just above Vidal 's eye.
Saetang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Vidal avoids the damage to the body.
Vidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Vidal avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal looking to throw knees to the head but Saetang is blocking nicely.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saetang blocks it with crossed arms.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vidal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saetang is defending well for now.#BC#
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vidal tries to clinch there but Saetang circles away.
Somsak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Vidal.
Saetang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saetang lands a nice elbow.
Somsak Saetang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saetang connects with a knee to the head.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but Saetang blocks with his arms.
Saetang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Vidal's ribcage.
Saetang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Vidal avoids the damage to the body.
Vidal avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saetang landing knees to the head.
Vidal misses with a knee to the head.
Vidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saetang has Vidal pressed against the cage, preventing Vidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Saetang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saetang misses with a knee strike.
Vidal lands an uppercut.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Saetang working Vidal over with knees to the body.
Vidal looking to throw knees to the head but Saetang is blocking nicely.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidal avoids it.
Vidal managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidal won't want to take too many of those.
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Saetang throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.#T3#
Vidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saetang blocks it with crossed arms.
Saetang landing knees to the body.
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Vidal's ribcage.#BC#
Vidal manages to break the clinch.
Vidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saetang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Vidal moves into range and clinches up with Saetang.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vidal.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Saetang blocks it.
Vidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nacho Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saetang!
#CL#
Vidal clinches up with Saetang and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Vidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saetang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Vidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Vidal clinches.
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
#TD#
Vidal gets control of Saetang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vidal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Saetang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vidal, up you get!
Both fighters circling a little - Saetang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vidal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saetang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vidal's head.
Saetang throws the kick towards the body but Vidal avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Saetang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Somsak Saetang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vidal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saetang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vidal throws a sloppy head kick
and Saetang counters with a head kick. #CL#
Vidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vidal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saetang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vidal tries to keep at a distance but Saetang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vidal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saetang's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Saetang moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch.
Vidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Vidal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vidal.
Vidal is trying to pull guard but Saetang has him pressed against the cage.
Vidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Saetang.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saetang throws an elbow but misses.
Vidal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saetang walks away with a smile on his face. Vidal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho Vidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Saetang pushes Vidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang.
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidal avoids it.
Saetang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saetang with a knee to the head.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vidal is defending well for now.
Vidal avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Vidal stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Vidal manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Saetang gets tackled into the cage by Vidal. Vidal maintains the clinch.
Saetang connects with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Vidal successfully pulls guard.
Saetang prevents Vidal from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Saetang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vidal avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Somsak Saetang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vidal tries to clinch but Saetang is having none of it. #TD#
Vidal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saetang is trying to defend but Vidal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saetang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vidal.
Saetang is looking to control Vidal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saetang avoid being mounted?
Saetang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Saetang is trying to control but can't.
Vidal tries to stand but can't do so whilst Saetang controls his leg.
Saetang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saetang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vidal is working away from the top position though.
Saetang gets full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saetang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vidal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Saetang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saetang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nacho Vidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saetang connects with a high kick.
Vidal takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Vidal is rocked!
Saetang circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Vidal drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Saetang follows Vidal to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somsak Saetang!
Our winner, Somsak Saetang, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Vidal.
#CUT#It looks like Velco Cosmir has been cut.
Vidal tries for a takedown but Cosmir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Cosmir is predictable there
and Vidal counters with a straight right hand.
Cosmir tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Cosmir moves into the clinch successfully.
Cosmir gets through Vidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosmir controls his hands.
Cosmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosmir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cosmir struggles to land a body shot inside as Vidal controls his hands.
Cosmir misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal keeps Cosmir at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Vidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cosmir fails to land.
Vidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cosmir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cosmir tries to work over Vidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Cosmir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cosmir misses with a body punch.
Cosmir misses with the head strike.
Vidal jumps guard but Cosmir stands there with Vidal around his waist. Vidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cosmir lands with a short shot to the head.
Cosmir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cosmir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cosmir throws a punch but it's blocked by Vidal.
Cosmir misses with a punch to the body.
Cosmir throws a head punch that misses.
Cosmir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cosmir.
Vidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vidal working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Cosmir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cosmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidal has had enough of the clinch but Cosmir keeps him there for the moment.
Vidal is trying to pull guard but Cosmir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vidal blocking some punches.
Vidal taking a breather.
Vidal is trying to break the clinch but Cosmir is controlling him.
Cosmir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cosmir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cosmir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Vidal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cosmir tries to throw a body punch but Vidal avoids it by throwing Cosmir back against the cage.
Cosmir tries a body shot but Vidal blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Cosmir.
Vidal trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Vidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cosmir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cosmir.
Cosmir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cosmir misses with some punches.
Cosmir can't find room to land a body shot as Vidal controls the action.
Cosmir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vidals head.
Cosmir throws a punch but it's blocked by Vidal.
Cosmir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vidal tries to pull guard but Cosmir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cosmir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cosmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal tries to pull guard but Cosmir won't allow it.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Cosmir.
Vidal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Cosmir fails to land. #T4#
Vidal missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cosmir fails to land.
Cosmir digs a right hand into Vidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vidal's gas tank.
Cosmir throws a head punch that misses.
Cosmir is working Vidal over against the cage.
Vidal is breathing heavily.
Vidal jumps guard but Cosmir stands there with Vidal around his waist. Vidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cosmir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vidal.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Cosmir.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Cosmir.
Vidal trying to land knees to the body.
Vidal is trying to force a seperation but Cosmir has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Cosmir.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosmir.
Cosmir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vidal blocks a body shot from Cosmir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Velco Cosmir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Velco Cosmir's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cosmir throws a head kick but Vidal moves out of range.
#CL#
Vidal closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Vidal.
Vidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vidal jumps guard but Cosmir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Cosmir won't allow it.
Cosmir gets through Vidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cosmir can't find room to land a body shot as Vidal controls the action.
Cosmir misses with some punches.
Cosmir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vidals head.
Cosmir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vidal or not.
Velco Cosmir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cosmir has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosmir misses with the head strike.
Cosmir lands a nice uppercut.
Cosmir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Cosmir struggles to land a body shot inside as Vidal controls his hands.
Cosmir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cosmir fails to land. #T1##TD#
Vidal manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Cosmir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Vidal is working an open guard so Cosmir takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Cosmir has managed to clinch.
Cosmir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Vidal jumps guard.
#SU2#
Cosmir stands up and waves to Vidal to follow him. #CL#
Vidal closes the distance and pushes Cosmir back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cosmir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosmir.
Cosmir blocks a body shot from Vidal. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Cosmir fails to land.
Cosmir throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cosmir fails to land.
Vidal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cosmir smiles and moves away.
Cosmir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Vidal blocks a head kick by Cosmir.
Alex Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cosmir sprawls well. Cosmir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vidal gets slowly back to his feet.
Cosmir is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosmir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Vidal moves into the clinch.
Cosmir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Cosmir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vidal trying to land knees to the body.
Cosmir misses with some punches.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Cosmir.
Cosmir scores with a shot to the side of Vidal's head.
Vidal is trying to push Cosmir away but Cosmir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cosmir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cosmir has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
Cosmir has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
Cosmir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cosmir working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosmir.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Cosmir.
Cosmir misses with a punch to the body.
Cosmir misses with some punches.
Cosmir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cosmir pushes Vidal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vidal is trying to break free.
Cosmir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A short uppercut from Cosmir.
A short right from Cosmir.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosmir lands with a light punch inside.
Cosmir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cosmir misses with a body punch.
Vidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cosmir lands a nice uppercut.
Cosmir lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cosmir.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Cosmir blocks it.
Cosmir has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
Cosmir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Nice body punch from Cosmir - that landed with a thud.
Vidal blocks an uppercut.
Cosmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosmir misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Velco Cosmir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Velco Cosmir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cosmir lands a head kick. Vidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Vidal has been cut.
Cosmir tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cosmir misses with a punch on the inside.
Vidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Cosmir has double underhooks.
Vidal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cosmir can't find room to land a body shot as Vidal controls the action.
Cosmir misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Vidal.
Cosmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cosmir.
Cosmir lands a hook that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Cosmir throws a head punch that misses.
Vidal tries to work over Cosmir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Cosmir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cosmir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vidal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cosmir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vidal blocking some punches.
Vidal is trying to break free.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Cosmir.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Cosmir blocks it.
A short left from Cosmir.
Cosmir misses with a punch on the inside.
Cosmir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Cosmir.
Cosmir lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
Cosmir is working Vidal over against the cage.
Cosmir misses with some punches.
Cosmir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Cosmir. #T2#
Cosmir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cosmir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cosmir lands a hook that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vidal blocks a body shot from Cosmir.
Vidal wants to break free but Cosmir has control.
Cosmir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cosmir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cosmir throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosmir.
Cosmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Cosmir.
Vidal blocks an uppercut.
Vidal wants to break free but Cosmir has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Cosmir.
Nice body punch from Cosmir - that landed with a thud.
Cosmir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Cosmir managing to block the knees to the body from Vidal.
Good body shot from Cosmir.
Cosmir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cosmir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cosmir misses with a punch to the body.
Alex Vidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosmir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cosmir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cosmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosmir tries to throw a body punch but Vidal avoids it by throwing Cosmir back against the cage. #BC#
Vidal manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosmir. Vidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vidal avoids the head kick by Cosmir.
Vidal tries to counter with a takedown but Cosmir is quick to defend against it.
Cosmir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vidal thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cosmir throws a sloppy head kick and Vidal moves out of range easily.
Cosmir throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Cosmir throws a lazy body kick
and Vidal counters with a one-two to the body.
Cosmir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosmir tries a head kick but it misses.
Cosmir throws a sloppy head kick and Vidal moves out of range easily.
Alex Vidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosmir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vidal misses with the combination.
Cosmir tries a head kick but it misses.
Vidal blocks a head kick by Cosmir.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cosmir.
Vidal feinted with a counter takedown.
Cosmir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vidal.
Cosmir throws a sloppy head kick and Vidal moves out of range easily.
Cosmir throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cosmir tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Velco Cosmir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cosmir 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Velco Cosmir! |
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