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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Christ gets tackled into the cage by Alexander. Alexander maintains the clinch. #BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Alexander manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexander is pulling down on Christ's head to control his posture.
Alexander tries to strike from the bottom.
Christ wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Alexander has his feet on Christ's thighs here. He's pushed Christ off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Christ screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Alexander! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Bag fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fury to the ground. Bag is now in Fury's guard.
Fury manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Fury shoots in and gets a takedown into Bag's guard.
Fury trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fury throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bag wants to stand but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bag 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fury manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Bag pushing down on Fury's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bag wants to get back to his feet.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Bag has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bag connects with a nice short shot to Fury's temple. #SUB2#
Bag is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bag to get the leverage.
Bag is looking to advance position but Fury won't allow it.
Bag is trying to control. Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bag working Fury over with strikes.
Bag looks to land a strike but Fury avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bag wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bag on the ground.
Bag throws a big elbow that misses.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fury drives through with a takedown into Bag's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Bag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fury's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fury controls Bag momentarily but Bag frees himself.
Bag with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bag trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fury keeping full guard, as Bag tries to pass.
Bag trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fury manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Bag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bag's head.
Fury is standing up over Bag. Bag looks to escape but Fury dives into side control.
Bag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bag tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bag struggling a bit here.
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 Max Fury will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Fury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fury lands in his opponent's guard.
Bag wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fury manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Fury trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag is looking to control Fury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bag avoid being mounted?
Max Fury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Fury 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.
Fury not doing much here.
Bag is looking to improve his position.
Fury trying to control the action but Bag is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fury misses with a head shot. Bag uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fury in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bag wants to get back to his feet but Fury is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fury throws an elbow that misses. Bag uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fury's guard. Nice move by Bag!#REVB##T3#
Bag wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving. #SUB#
Bag got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fury has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bag has managed to get both his arms back between Fury's legs - danger averted.
Bag wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Bag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bag shoots in but no luck this time.
Max Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Bag.
Bag is breathing heavily.#TD#
Fury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fury looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury trying to control the pace.
Bag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Fury dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fury is fending him off so far but Bag persists. Nope, Fury circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Fury gets a double leg takedown into Bag's guard.
Fury 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.
Fury's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bag controls Fury momentarily but Fury frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag pulls Fury in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Fury wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
Bag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fury looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fury as he avoids it easily.
Max Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fury wants it to stay on the feet.
Max Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Bag.
Bag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bag has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Fury counters by clinching up. #T2#
Bag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fury walks away with a smile on his face. Bag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bag with a poor takedown
and Fury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bag thinking. #CL#
Fury rushes Bag and presses him up against the cage.
Bag is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Fury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bag taking some punishment here, with Fury in his half guard. #T3#
Fury seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bag wants to control the action here but instead Fury manages to pass to full mount!
Fury connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Max Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fury lands a big elbow.
Bag tries to buck Fury off but he can't manage it.
Fury controlling from mount.
Bag is bucking up trying to escape but Fury cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Fury tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bag is looking to get to half guard.
Fury controlling from the full mount.
Bag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fury has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Fury!
Max Fury decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Hondeveld throws an overhand right that lands on Crawley's shoulder, as Crawley tries to avoid the shot.
Crawley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crawley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crawley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hondeveld.
Hondeveld on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crawley tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley scoring well with a low kick there.
Hondeveld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hondeveld avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Hondeveld blocks a jab.
Crawley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crawley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hondeveld.#T1#
Hondeveld swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley misses with a hook
and Hondeveld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crawley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hondeveld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hondeveld misses with a hook.
Hondeveld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Hondeveld closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hondeveld blocks a leg kick.
Hondeveld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Crawley catches Hondeveld right on the button with a cross.
Hondeveld swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley misses with a looping left.
Crawley thumps Hondeveld with a low kick.
Hondeveld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hondeveld lands a slapping body shot.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hondeveld manages to avoid it.
Crawley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hondeveld misses the target.
Crawley defending well as Hondeveld loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crawley.
Hondeveld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crawley can pounce on him.
Hondeveld scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick by Crawley misses
and Hondeveld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hondeveld is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hondeveld drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crawley throws a leg kick which misses Hondeveld's front leg but catches the back leg as Hondeveld tries to avoid it.
Hondeveld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Hondeveld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crawley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Hondeveld drops Crawley with a nice combination! Hondeveld dives into Crawley's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC#Crawley is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bob Crawley has been cut.
Crawley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Crawley slips nicely into half guard.
Crawley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crawley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crawley connects with a nice short shot to Hondeveld's temple.
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 Machiel Hondeveld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Crawley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Crawley.
Crawley lands with a straight right. Hondeveld didn't see that one coming.
Hondeveld misses with a two punch combination.
Crawley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crawley lands a leg kick that knocks Hondeveld off balance momentarily.
Machiel Hondeveld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawley connects with a jab.
Crawley scores with a jab to the body.
Crawley digs a good hook to Hondeveld's body.
Crawley throws a sloppy head kick and Hondeveld moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawley throws a jab when Hondeveld was well out of range.
Crawley scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#Hondeveld is rocked!
Crawley connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Hondeveld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Crawley throws a head kick but Hondeveld moves out of range.
A big right from Hondeveld misses.
Crawley flicks out a counter leg kick but Hondeveld steps away.
Crawley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crawley 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.
Crawley moves away from the strike by Hondeveld.
Hondeveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld seems to have got his legs back now.
Bob Crawley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hondeveld throws a series of punches but Crawley avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Crawley and Hondeveld goes tumbling to the canvas! Crawley follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crawley works his way into full mount!
Crawley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Hondeveld is trying desperately to improve position.
Crawley controlling the position easily from mount.
Hondeveld on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hondeveld tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Hondeveld blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Crawley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Crawley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Crawley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Crawley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Crawley is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Crawley's cut.
That's time! Hondeveld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crawley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hondeveld connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crawley scrambles back to his feet.
Crawley lands with a hook. Hondeveld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands with a right hand.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Hondeveld ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Good leg kick by Crawley.
Crawley throws a head kick that Hondeveld semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Machiel Hondeveld has been cut.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Hondeveld's shoulder, as Hondeveld tries to avoid the shot.
Hondeveld takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Crawley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hondeveld counters with a three punch combo that has Crawley backing up. Crawley nods at Hondeveld to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hondeveld blocks a head kick by Crawley.
#T1#
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hondeveld takes one to the side of the head.
Crawley throws a hook to the side of Hondeveld's head but Hondeveld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hondeveld.
Hondeveld throws an off balance right hand
and Crawley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawley throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hondeveld counter with a right hand.
Hondeveld stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawley.
Hondeveld closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hondeveld lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Hondeveld. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hondeveld.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hondeveld checks it well.
Crawley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Crawley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawley slips under a jab from Hondeveld.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hondeveld.
Crawley lands with a right hand.
Hondeveld looks to land a right hand but Crawley moved out of range.
Crawley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawley avoids the body shot from Hondeveld.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Crawley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hondeveld drops his hands momentarily and Crawley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crawley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crawley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hondeveld has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Crawley throws a sloppy head kick and Hondeveld moves out of range easily.
Hondeveld avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Hondeveld is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Hondeveld lands a body shot.
Crawley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hondeveld throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawley.
Hondeveld takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hondeveld.
Hondeveld looks to land a combination but Crawley avoids it well.
Crawley misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Crawley misses
and Hondeveld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Crawley.
Hondeveld throws a right hand that Crawley ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawley also avoids with ease.#T4#
Hondeveld throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hondeveld has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crawley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hondeveld.
Hondeveld avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Crawley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hondeveld misses with a hook. Crawley ducked under it nicely.
Hondeveld throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hondeveld swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawley scores with a leg kick.
Hondeveld moves away from the strike by Crawley.
Hondeveld is looking to counter punch.
Hondeveld lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Crawley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawley 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Crawley!
Bob Crawley thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Big Wave XIII
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Chaos lands with a right hand.
Laguera tries to land a front kick but Chaos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Laguera tries to get set, Chaos tries to push him back and clinch up but Laguera manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laguera!
Laguera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laguera misses with a head kick.
Chaos throwing a counter right hand but Laguera manages to avoid it.
A combination from Chaos does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Chaos.
A big left from Laguera misses.
The crowd cheers as Chaos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laguera doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Chaos finds it's way through Laguera's defenses.
Chaos throws a monster overhand right that drops Laguera! Chaos follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lexus Chaos! |
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Event:
Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Hondeveld lands a nice shot to the body.
Fier misses with a left hand
letting Hondeveld counter with a right hand.
Fier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hondeveld.
Hondeveld slips a straight right by Fier.
Hondeveld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fier.
Hondeveld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hondeveld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hondeveld lands a lovely overhand right.
Hondeveld avoids the body shot from Fier.
Fier swings widly with a right hand
and Hondeveld counters with a nice uppercut.
Fier seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hondeveld shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Fier is backing up but Hondeveld catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Fier covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hondeveld Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Machiel Hondeveld!
Magni Fier was interviewed post fight and said 'That's the last time i'll be drink bleach...'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 34 Takeda - White
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Pousa throws a body punch but Abdul moves out of range.
Abdul lands with an uppercut that bounces Pousa off the cage and back into range.
Abdul swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Abdul - just one landing. #TD2#
Abdul shoots in and bounces Pousa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pousa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abdul has passed into half guard!
Pousa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdul with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Pousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pousa looking to control but Abdul passes into half guard.
Pousa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul on the ground.#SUB#
Pousa actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdul connects with a nice short shot to Pousa's temple.
Abdul lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Pousa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul pulls his head out easily.
Pousa taking some punishment here, with Abdul in his half guard. #T2#
Abdul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abdul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pousa won't allow Abdul to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Abdul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pousa defend it? Abdul steps over the head and cranks it - Pousa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abdul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoosein Abdul!
Hoosein Abdul made sure to mention his sponsor, Warrior's Way in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Jarvinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hondeveld counters with a straight right hand.
Hondeveld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jarvinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarvinen slips a jab and a cross from Hondeveld.
Jarvinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hondeveld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarvinen drops his hands momentarily and Hondeveld takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hondeveld cracks Jarvinen with an open hand slap.
Hondeveld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hondeveld misses with a hook. Jarvinen ducked under it nicely.
Jarvinen throws an off balance right hand
and Hondeveld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hondeveld shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Jarvinen misses.
Hondeveld throws an overhand right that lands on Jarvinen's shoulder, as Jarvinen tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Hondeveld.
Jarvinen wants to clinch
and Hondeveld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jarvinen misses with a hook. Hondeveld ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Hondeveld misses.
Jarvinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Hondeveld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hondeveld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jarvinen misses the body punch #KD#
and Jarvinen is countered with a crisp right hand from Hondeveld that sends him to the canvas! Hondeveld follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Jarvinen is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hondeveld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarvinen keeps working.
Jarvinen is still in real trouble! Can Hondeveld finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarvinen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hondeveld.
Jarvinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jarvinen wants to control but Hondeveld postures up.#T2#
Jarvinen gets back to half guard.
Jarvinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jarvinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hondeveld wants to take a breather but Jarvinen is having none of it.
Jarvinen is doing well to control the position and prevent Hondeveld from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Jarvinen dodges the punch combination from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld sets himself, and Jarvinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Hondeveld avoids it this time.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jarvinen looks to move away, Hondeveld throws a big counter combo but Jarvinen just gets out of the way.#KD2#
Jarvinen lands a big right hand that sends Hondeveld crashing to the mat! Jarvinen stays standing though and waves Hondeveld back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Machiel Hondeveld has been cut.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
Jarvinen connects with the punch.#ROC2#Hondeveld is rocked!
Hondeveld throws a hook but Jarvinen avoids it easily.
Oh Hondeveld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hondeveld is holding his hands too far apart here. Jarvinen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hondeveld is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arto Jarvinen!
Arto Jarvinen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Pousa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nastula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pousa lands a jab.
Pousa jabs Nastula right on the nose. Nastula blinks but takes it well.
Saul Pousa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pousa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nastula did well to prevent Pousa getting side control.
Pousa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pousa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nastula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pousa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nastula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nastula works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pousa throwing strikes from guard but Nastula blocks nicely.
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pousa is one step ahead there.
Pousa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Pousa lands a couple of digs.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pousa won't allow Nastula to sweep him here.
Nastula keeps trying to improve his position.
Nastula is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nastula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pousa preventing the sweep.
Pousa throws a big right hand that misses.
Pousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pousa is one step ahead there.
Nastula trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pousa stopping the sweep attempt from Nastula.
Nastula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pousa controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pousa throws a series of punches but Nastula moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Pousa. Beautiful body shot.
Nastula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pousa pinned against the cage. Pousa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pousa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pousa punishes Nastula's body with a nice straight punch.
Nastula tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Pousa.
Pousa lunges at Nastula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nastula's hand. #T3#
Nastula shoots in but no luck this time.
Nastula looks winded!
Pousa works Nastula's body with a nice hook.
Pousa lands a jab.
Nastula avoids the body shot from Pousa.
Pousa digs a good body shot into Nastula's ribs.
Pousa scores with a sloppy right hand. Nastula should have avoided that one.
Nastula moves to clinch but Pousa breaks away
letting Pousa counter with a right hand. #ROC#Nastula is rocked!
A jab from Pousa finds it's way through Nastula's defenses.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Pousa finish him?
Nice jab there from Pousa.
Pousa scores with a jab. Nastula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Pousa throws a left that rocks Nastula and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pousa dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nastula regain composure!
Nastula tries to buck Pousa off but Pousa is having none of it.#T4#
Pousa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nastula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pousa cracks Nastula with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pousa is looking to take a break and control but Nastula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nastula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pousa looks up at the clock and then as Nastula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pousa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nastula seems to have recovered his senses.
Pousa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pousa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Pousa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pousa swings for the body but Nastula moves out of range.
Nastula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pousa.
Nastula doesn't manage to clinch there - Pousa circles away.
Nastula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Pousa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pousa working the head and body with strikes.
Pousa drops an elbow to the side of Nastula's head.
Nastula moves into full guard.
Nastula keeping moving, preventing Pousa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pousa with a nice head shot there.
Pousa throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nastula is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Nastula is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pousa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pousa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pousa with a nice head shot there.
Pousa connects with a couple of short punches.
Pousa throws a big elbow that misses.
Pousa chips away with some ground and pound.
Nastula keeping moving, preventing Pousa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pousa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pousa wants to control from the top but Nastula keeps moving.
Nastula working a defensive guard here.
Pousa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pousa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pousa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Pousa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pousa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nastula 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.
Pousa throwing strikes but missing.
Pousa preventing the sweep.
Nastula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pousa has his foot on Nastula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nastula works his way back into a safe position though.
Pousa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4##SUB2#
Nastula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pousa is looking for a triangle but Nastula pushes his legs off easily.
Pousa pulls Nastula in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Pousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nastula defends well.
Nastula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pousa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nastula working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nastula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nastula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Pousa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nastula throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Nastula.
Pousa is looking for a counter combo.
Nastula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nastula.
Pousa staying out of range there.
Pousa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nastula.
Pousa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nastula manages to avoid it.
Pousa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pousa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula throws a sloppy head kick and Pousa moves out of range easily.
Nastula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pousa attempts a counter takedown but Nastula avoids it well and moves away.
Nastula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pousa lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Pousa digs a good hook to Nastula's body.
Pousa keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Pousa misses.
Pousa works Nastula's body with a nice hook.
Pousa throws a right and a left that Nastula avoids nicely.
Nastula tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pousa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nastula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pousa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around?
Pousa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Pousa scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nastula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pousa lands a nice hook to Nastula's body. Nastula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nastula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pousa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nastula somewhat.
Saul Pousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.#T2#
Nastula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pousa digs a good hook to Nastula's body.
#KD#
Pousa drops Nastula with a nice combination! Pousa dives into Nastula's guard, looking to finish!
Nastula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pousa chips away with some ground and pound.
Nastula keeping moving, preventing Pousa from controlling successfully.
Pousa passes Nastula's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pousa is trying to control. Nastula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pousa drops an elbow to the side of Nastula's head. #T3#
Pousa trying to control the action but Nastula is working from the bottom.
Nastula gets back to full guard.
Pousa controlling from the top position.
Nastula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pousa scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nastula keeping moving, preventing Pousa from controlling successfully.
Pousa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nastula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pousa stands up over Nastula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nastula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pousa controls the pace.
Pousa chips away with some ground and pound.
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pousa is one step ahead there.
Pousa working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Pousa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pousa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Pousa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan throws a front kick that sends Laguera stumbling back into the cage.
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Laguera circles away and keeps his distance.
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan leaves Laguera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Laguera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morgan duly obliges.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Laguera doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
#T1#
Laguera shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Laguera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Morgan pulls guard successfully.
Laguera postures up.
#SUB2#
Morgan has his foot on Laguera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laguera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Laguera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laguera wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #T2#
Laguera wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Laguera postures up.
Laguera trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laguera defends well.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Laguera defends easily.
#T3#
Laguera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Laguera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laguera has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Laguera looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Laguera trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Morgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Morgan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laguera, pushing him back against the cage.
Laguera fails to pull guard.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Laguera pulls Morgan into guard.
Laguera keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laguera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Morgan escapes and throws Laguera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2#
Morgan is working to tighten his grip on Laguera's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Laguera has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Morgan is really squeezing tight and eventually Laguera passes out! Morgan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Morgan!
After winning the bout, Dan Morgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Anri clinches.
Come on Anri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Anri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Anri moves into the clinch.
Anri tries to pull guard but Fury forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Anri manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anri or perhaps it was just good defense by Fury, which made it look bad.
Fury feints the counter takedown.
Anri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Anri misses. #CL#
Anri closes the distance and clinches.
Fury prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haru Anri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Anri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Anri darts in and clinches Fury up against the cage.
Anri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Fury gets control of Anri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fury will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Anri from controlling successfully.
Anri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Anri wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anri is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Anri stands up from Fury's guard - Anri perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Anri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Anri wants to stand up but Fury is controlling him.
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anri is pulling down on Fury's head. It's preventing any offense from Fury, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Anri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anri keeping full guard, as Fury tries to pass.
Anri wants to stand up but Fury is controlling him.
Fury trying to control but Anri is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anri shoots and misses
and Fury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Fury forces Anri back against the cage and clinches.
Fury wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anri stops a takedown attempt from Fury.
Anri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fury walks away with a smile on his face. Anri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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 Haru Anri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Anri.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anri as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Anri rushes Fury and presses him up against the cage.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Anri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Anri. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Haru Anri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anri shoots in looking for a takedown but Fury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fury darts in looking for a takedown but Anri gets double underhooks and turns Fury into the cage.
Anri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fury.
Anri is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
Anri pushes Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Anri tries to pull guard but Fury won't allow it.
Anri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Anri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Anri is working for takedown but Fury is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Anri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fury closes the distance and clinches up with Anri, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes Anri against the cage but Anri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haru Anri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anri misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Fury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fury throws a big counter head kick but Anri avoids it with no problem.
Anri fails to land the takedown.
Fury wants to counter the offense by Anri and move into the clinch position.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Anri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Anri connects with a leg kick.
Anri throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Fury counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anri stalling in the clinch but Fury improves position.
Anri throws an elbow that misses.
Fury gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anri.
#BC2#
Fury breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Fury clinches with his opponent.
#T4##BC2#
Fury breaks the clinch.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anri tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anri to the ground. Anri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fury pinned against the cage. Fury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Fury moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anri is trying to pull guard but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Anri scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Anri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anri darts in looking for a takedown but Fury gets double underhooks and turns Anri into the cage. #BC#
Anri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anri wants to clinch.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Fury with that takedown attempt.
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Anri sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haru Anri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fury.#T1#
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anri throws a big counter combination but Fury scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anri fails with a takedown attempt.
Anri slaps away a takedown attempt from Fury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fury pinned against the cage. Fury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fury wants to counter the offense by Anri and move into the clinch position.
Anri tries for a takedown but Fury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Max Fury has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Anri moves into the clinch.
Anri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fury.
Anri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fury to keep the fight standing.
Anri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fury to keep the fight standing.
Fury tries for a takedown but Anri manages to get underhooks.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Anri jumps guard and drags Fury to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Anri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fury. #T3#
Fury throws an elbow that misses. Anri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fury's guard. Nice move by Anri!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fury looking for a guillotine here but Anri defends easily.
Fury really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fury trying to strike off his back.
Max Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fury keeping moving, preventing Anri from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Fury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anri is aware though and is defending well.
Fury has a closed guard, preventing Anri from standing up. #SUB2#
Fury throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anri uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Anri has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury throws a head kick that misses.
Anri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fury avoids it.
Haru Anri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fury throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haru Anri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru Anri! |
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