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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Yuji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yuji content to control rather than advance.
Yuji is thwarting Dahman's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Yuji is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahman trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Yuji seems content to control.
It looks like Yuji might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Dahman is trying to stand up here but Yuji is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Dahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makoto Yuji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dahman enables Yuji to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dahman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yuji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yuji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yuji is continuing to stall.#T2#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yuji drives through with a takedown into Dahman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dahman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yuji off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3##TD2#
Yuji shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dahman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dahman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dahman goes for a takedown attempt but Yuji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Dahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Dahman tries to sprawl but Yuji drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuji controlling the action here.
Yuji 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. #T4#
Yuji with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dahman moves into full guard.
Yuji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dahman 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.#SUB#
Dahman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuji defends it easily.
Yuji showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 Jonny Dahman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Yuji shoots in and gets a takedown into Dahman's guard.
Yuji sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yuji scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dahman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Yuji landing some decent shots from guard.
Yuji works over Dahman with some ground and pound from guard.
Yuji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yuji lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dahman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dahman trying to keep a closed guard but Yuji is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Yuji shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dahman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yuji moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dahman is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Yuji taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yuji landing a few strikes.
Dahman being controlled for a moment.
Dahman wants to control but Yuji postures up.
Dahman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahman can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dahman closes the distance and pushes Yuji back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makoto Yuji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yuji.
A lull in the action here as Yuji stalls from top position.
Dahman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Yuji seems content to control.
Dahman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yuji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yuji's back!
Yuji rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yuji keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Let's hope that Yuji has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Dahman is looking for a kimura but Yuji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dahman to get the leverage.
Dahman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuji gets full guard.
Yuji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahman is fighting to break Yuji's control of his arms but Yuji is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuji can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dahman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yuji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yuji looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dahman trying to control but Yuji is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Dahman clinches. #BC#
Dahman manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Yuji shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahman is trying to defend but Yuji finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dahman is trying to maintain the position but Yuji is very close to passing his half guard.
Yuji is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Yuji.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Makoto Yuji.
I think Yuji 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jonny Dahman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Rixom throws out a loose jab but Aramasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Rixom backs away, Aramasa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Rixom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rixom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aramasa has hold of Rixom's hands but Rixom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rixom slips a nice elbow through Aramasa's hands, connecting with Aramasa's forehead.
Well, if Rixom is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aramasa wants to improve his position but Rixom is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aramasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rixom pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Aramasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aramasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rixom pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Rixom controlling the action here. #SUB#
Aramasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rixom pulls his head out easily.
Rixom is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Aramasa looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Aramasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Aramasa looking for submissions off his back.
Rixom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Aramasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rixom pulls his head out easily.
Aramasa gets full guard.
Rixom looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Aramasa looking for a guillotine here but Rixom defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Aramasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Aramasa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rixom has picked Aramasa up and slammed him! Aramasa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rixom manages to pass to side control!
Aramasa sneaks back into half guard.
Rixom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Aramasa actively working from the bottom here.
Aramasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Aramasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rixom defends it easily.
Aramasa is breathing heavily.#T4#
Rixom is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Aramasa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rixom has picked Aramasa up and slammed him! Aramasa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rixom manages to pass to side control!
Aramasa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aramasa is letting Rixom control him for a moment.
Aramasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rixom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aramasa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callan Rixom 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#
Aramasa dives in and grabs Rixom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rixom pushes down on Aramasa's head and hops out.#KD2#
Rixom drops Aramasa with a beautiful combination! Aramasa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rixom is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Aramasa is rocked!#TD2#
Rixom shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Rixom slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Rixom lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Callan Rixom! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 45
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Namikaze drives through with a takedown into Mantra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Mantra has his foot on Namikaze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Namikaze works his way back into a safe position though.
Namikaze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Namikaze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Namikaze seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze lands a couple of elbows.
Namikaze trying to control but Mantra is working from the bottom.
Namikaze passes Mantra's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Namikaze in particular looking to stall.
Mantra is not content to let Namikaze control the position.
Namikaze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Namikaze working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Namikaze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mantra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mantra trying to hold on to Namikaze's head to control him but Namikaze postures up.
Namikaze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Namikaze is trying to control. Mantra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Namikaze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mantra won't allow Namikaze to pass to mount.
Namikaze lands strikes from half guard.
Mantra wants to get back to full guard.
Namikaze is nestled in close to Mantra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mantra's coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Namikaze controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Namikaze there.
Namikaze working Mantra over with strikes.
Namikaze working over Mantra with some ground and pound. Mantra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Namikaze working the head and body with strikes.
Namikaze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namikaze is pressing down on Mantra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mantra is holding on for now.
Namikaze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mantra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Namikaze is working away from the top position though.
Mantra pushes Namikaze off looking to stand but Namikaze dives back in and keeps control.
Namikaze tries to pass to full mount but Mantra defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Namikaze lands a nice short elbow.
Namikaze passes the guard and advances to mount!
Namikaze with a couple of short strikes.
Namikaze lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mantra hang on?
Namikaze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Namikaze unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mantra wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Namikaze celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanjiro Namikaze! |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sudo tries to clinch up#TD#
and Bones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sudo is staying active underneath Bones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sudo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sudo is staying active underneath Bones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo tries to roll over but Bones keeps him under control.
Sudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bones is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Bones is looking to take a break and control but Sudo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bones is thwarting Sudo's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sudo darts in looking for a takedown but Bones gets double underhooks and turns Sudo into the cage.
Sudo shoots and misses #CL#
and Bones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bones tries to throw a body punch but Sudo avoids it by throwing Bones back against the cage. #BC#
Bones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bones misses with a double jab.
Sudo goes for a double leg but Bones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bones continues to drive forward.
Cross Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Sudo.
Bones throws the kick towards the body but Sudo avoids it.
Sudo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Sudo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bones on the side of the head.#CL#
Bones clinches.
Bones is stalling here.
Bones keeps control of Sudo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sudo tries to land knees in the clinch but Bones avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Sudo as Bones shoots in.
Bones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Cross Bones has been cut.#TD#
Sudo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sudo wants to get back to his feet but Bones passes into half guard.
Bones is breathing heavily.#T3##REVB#
Bones wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sudo defends it well.
Bones trying to mount his opponent but Sudo defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sudo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Bones is fighting to break Sudo's control of his arms but Sudo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sudo keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Sudo looking to control.
#SUB2#
Sudo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bones escapes and throws Sudo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bones trying to control the action but Sudo is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cross Bones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cross Bones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bones shoots for a takedown but Sudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sudo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sudo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sudo tries to clinch but Bones is having none of it.
Bones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sudo lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Bones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sudo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sudo has a closed guard, preventing Bones from standing up.
Sudo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sudo. #T1#
Bones is trying is best to control the position here.
Bones is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Sudo is going to stand back up.
Bones trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sudo throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bones is keeping the position for now.
Bones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones tries to get out of the position.
Bones wants to stand but Sudo is controlling the position. #SUB#
Bones looking for subs off his back but Sudo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sudo slows the pace down in half guard.
Bones is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Sudo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sudo wants to take a breather but Bones is having none of it.
Bones wants to improve his position but Sudo is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Bones feints and as Sudo raises his hands in defense, Bones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sudo pushes Bones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Sudo dives in and grabs Bones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes down on Sudo's head and hops out.
Bones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sudo sprawls and moves away.
Sudo avoids the head kick by Bones.
Sudo goes for a double leg but Bones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bones continues to drive forward.
Cross Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Sudo.
Sudo scores with a hook to the body. Bones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bones as he avoids it easily.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sudo.
Bones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sudo.#CUT#It looks like Tatsuya Sudo has been cut.
Cross Bones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sudo defends well and Bones ends up having to push Sudo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bones tries to pull guard but Sudo holds him up against the cage and eventually Bones drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatsuya Sudo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bones as he avoids it easily.
Bones tries to land a front kick but Sudo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sudo wants to counter with a clinch but Bones pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sudo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bones has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sudo is defended easily by Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bones moves into range and clinches up with Sudo.#TD#
Bones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sudo regains guard.
Sudo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Bones wants to pass the guard but Sudo is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones won't allow Sudo to sweep him here.
Bones wants to stand but Sudo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bones wants to pass the guard but Sudo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sudo looking for a guillotine here but Bones defends easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bones wants to pass the guard but Sudo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sudo working for a triangle but Bones defends it easily.
Bones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sudo is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Sudo wants to stand and escape but Bones is having none of it.
Sudo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sudo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sudo pulls down on the head and he's put Bones to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tatsuya Sudo! |
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Event:
NYF 16: McCoy vs Cillian
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Pennington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Botev's guard.
Pennington with a nice head shot there.
Botev managing to control the position.
Pennington works over Botev with some ground and pound from guard.
Botev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Botev tries to get out of the position.
Pennington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pennington trying to control but Botev is working from the bottom.
Botev wants to sweep but no luck.
Botev keeping moving, preventing Pennington from controlling successfully.
Pennington looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington trying to control but Botev is working from the bottom.
Botev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pennington's guard. #REVR##T1#
Botev throwing strikes but missing.
Botev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pennington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Botev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pennington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Botev working some strikes from top position.
Botev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Botev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Botev throws a big right hand that misses.
Botev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pennington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Botev.
Botev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pennington being controlled here, momentarily.
Botev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pennington felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Botev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Botev 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.
Botev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Pennington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Botev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Botev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Botev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pennington defending well though.
Botev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Botev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Botev is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pennington taking some punishment here, with Botev in his half guard.
Botev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Botev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Botev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Botev lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Varban Botev 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#
Botev swings for the body but Pennington moves out of range.
Botev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pennington slips under a jab from Botev.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Botev.
Botev grinds an elbow into Pennington's temple.
Pennington managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Botev.
Pennington defending against the ground and pound.
Botev is chipping away with strikes.
Botev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Botev landing strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Botev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Botev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Botev working the ground and pound but Pennington is defending the strikes. #T1#
Botev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Botev scores with punches from side control.
Botev moves into full mount!
Botev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pennington looks a forlorn figure.
Pennington blocking the ground and pound.
Botev lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Botev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Botev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Pennington is rocked!
Pennington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pennington is still in real trouble! Can Botev finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Botev! Pennington is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Varban Botev!
Varban Botev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shinta Himura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grandall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Himura did well to prevent Grandall getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Himura (0) vs (2) Grandall
Himura trying to hold on to Grandall's head to control him but Grandall postures up.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Himura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Himura wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Himura won't allow it.
Himura is looking to control Grandall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Himura avoid being mounted?
Grandall is looking to advance position but Himura won't allow it.
Himura trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Himura trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Himura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Grandall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grandall has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Grandall wants to work for an arm triangle but Himura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Himura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandall pulls his head out easily.
Grandall is thwarting Himura's attempts to control the position.
Himura is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Grandall prevents Himura from improving his position.
Himura is refusing to be controlled, as Grandall sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Grandall wants to work for an arm triangle but Himura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Himura tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but Himura defending well.
Grandall is trying to control. Himura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Grandall is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Himura is defending well.
#SUB2#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Himura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandall pulls his head out easily.
Himura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Grandall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Himura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
Himura is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grandall in particular looking to stall.
Grandall is thwarting Himura's attempts to control the position.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Grandall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grandall controlling the action here.#T5##SUB2#
Himura is defending against the submission attempts here by Grandall.
Grandall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Himura (0) vs (5) Grandall
Himura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grandall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Grandall looking to control but Himura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Himura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grandall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Grandall working for a submission but Himura is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Grandall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Himura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grandall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Himura manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T7#
Grandall controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Grandall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Himura wants to control but Grandall postures up.
Grandall controlling the position.
Himura is trying to control Grandall's posture but Grandall avoids it.
Grandall wants to control but Himura is keeping him busy. #T8#
Himura is trying to get back to half guard.
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Himura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grandall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Himura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grandall tries to move to mount but Himura blocks the move with his legs.
Himura is looking to regain half guard here but Grandall keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Himura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9##SUB2#
Grandall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Himura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grandall trying to control the position but Himura is working away.
Himura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grandall trying to control the position but Himura is working away. #SUB2#
Grandall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grandall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Grandall controls the position. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Himura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Himura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Himura wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Himura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Himura is not content to let Grandall control the position.#T11#
Himura won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Himura keeps working. #SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Himura is defending well.
#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura here.
Himura tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB#
Himura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Himura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grandall is thwarting Himura's attempts to control the position.
Grandall wants to take a breather but Himura is having none of it. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Himura defends it well. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but Himura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandall to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for a kimura but Himura is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13##SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Himura is defending well.
Grandall controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be working for a kimura but Himura defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Grandall wants to work for an arm triangle but Himura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14##SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Himura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Himura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grandall is trying to control the action in half guard but Himura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Himura wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Himura is defending the position.
Grandall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Himura (0) vs (8) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Himura has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grandall wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shinta Himura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Pickles!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Himura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Himura wants a takedown.
Himura looking for a takedown. #TD#
Himura pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Pickles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pickles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pickles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Himura is trying to control the position but Pickles postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Himura pulls Pickles in close to prevent any damage.
Himura is trying to keep Pickles in close.
#T1#
Pickles pushing down on Himura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Himura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Himura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pickles pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Himura actively working from the bottom here.
Himura wants to control but Pickles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Himura controlling the position well. #T2##SUB2#
Pickles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Himura trying to control but Pickles postures up.
Himura is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pickles is keen to just control but Himura is a slippery customer.
Himura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pickles is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pickles wants to control but Himura is keeping him busy.
Himura wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Himura is working hard here to advance position.
Himura is concentrating on defense, preventing Pickles from advancing position.
Himura wants to improve his position but Pickles is controlling well.
Himura trying to control here.
#T5#
Pickles passes into side control, despite Himura's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Himura (0) vs (3) Pickles
You can see the frustration on Himura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Pickles is trying to get an arm triangle but Himura is defending well.
Himura tries to buck Pickles off but Pickles is having none of it.
Himura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pickles off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Himura (4) vs (3) Pickles#T6#
Pickles is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pickles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Himura working for a choke but Pickles reverses nicely into Himura 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Himura (4) vs (5) Pickles#SUB#
Himura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pickles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pickles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pickles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pickles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7##SUB#
Pickles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Himura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pickles has managed to get both his arms back between Himura's legs - danger averted.
Pickles wants to control from the top but Himura keeps moving.
Pickles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Himura is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pickles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Himura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pickles has Himura in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Himura (6) vs (5) Pickles#T8#
Himura looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pickles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pickles keeping moving, preventing Himura from controlling successfully. #T9#
Himura wants to pass the guard but Pickles is keeping the position.
Pickles trying to control the position here.
Himura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pickles is keeping the position for now.
Himura wants to control from the top but Pickles keeps moving.
Pickles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Himura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Himura trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pickles is trying to control the position but Himura postures up.
Pickles keeping full guard, as Himura tries to pass. #T11#
Himura trying to control but Pickles is working from the bottom.
Pickles seems keen to control Himura's posture.
Himura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Himura is looking to advance position but Pickles has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Himura (6) vs (9) Pickles#SUB2#
Pickles working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Pickles is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Himura is surviving well by controlling Pickles's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Pickles moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Himura has worked his arm free - good work by Himura!
#T13#
Himura manages to get back to half guard.
Himura is trying to control but can't.
Himura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pickles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pickles looking to sit in guard and control but Himura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Himura (8) vs (9) Pickles#T14#
Himura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Himura (11) vs (9) Pickles
You can see the frustration on Pickles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Himura advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Himura (13) vs (9) Pickles
Himura controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pickles wants to control but Himura is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
WFC 34: Nayati v Carden
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Reine throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Popizicki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Reine has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Popizicki escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Popizicki!
Popizicki advances to mount.
Reine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Popizicki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reine is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki controlling from mount.
Popizicki is landing with some decent strikes but Reine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reine can't escape the position.
Popizicki raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popizicki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Popizicki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Popizicki! Reine is hurt baaadly! Popizicki is firing away with more strikes - Reine is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaz Popizicki!
A relieved looking Chaz Popizicki 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Snake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reine sprawls well initially but Snake persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura but Reine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snake to get the leverage.
Reine gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Reine looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
Snake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Reine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snake stacks Reine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Snake!
The ground and pound from Snake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reine gets back to half guard.
Snake throwing shots but Reine is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snake.
Snake wants to free his trapped foot but Reine is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reine wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reine looking for subs from the bottom but Snake mounts him!
Snake looking to finish with strikes here!
Reine gets back to half guard.
Reine wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reine looking for submissions off his back.
Snake is taking a breather. Reine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Reine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reine actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Reine actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Reine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Reine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reine moves into full guard.
Snake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Reine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Reine is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Snake rolls with it to try and escape but Reine cranks on the arm and Snake is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Reine! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Pennington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pennington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pennington prevents it.
#TD#
Pennington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pennington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fox gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fox's head.
Pennington is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pennington is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Pennington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pennington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pennington scoring with some ground and pound.
Fox wants to sweep here but Pennington controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pennington is stalling in the full guard.
Pennington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pennington controls the pace.
Pennington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Pennington is sitting in close to Fox's body. Fox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pennington is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pennington is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nik Fox! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright tries to land a front kick but Mantra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mantra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Mantra gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Mantra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright tries for a takedown but Mantra circles away easily
and Mantra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Mantra throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mantra gets tackled into the cage by Wright. Wright maintains the clinch. #TD#
Wright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1##SUB#
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantra looking to pass the guard.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright is looking to stand up but Mantra isn't so interested in that idea.
Mantra wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mantra wants to stand but Wright has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Wright jumps into guard, dragging Mantra to the mat.
Mantra prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Mantra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright's head.
Mantra trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mantra on the ground.#T3#
Mantra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Mantra trying to move into half guard but instead Wright has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Mantra blocks nicely.
Mantra wants to control the position but Wright says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantra wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Wright seems content to control.
Wright is trying to control. Mantra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Mantra is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Wright there.
Wright controlling the action here.
Wright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Mantra defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantra is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Wright 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#
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Wright has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Wright drags the fight down to the ground.
Mantra postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Mantra wants to get up but he can't break Wright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantra can do to turn this around?
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantra is one step ahead there.
Mantra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is trying to hold Mantra in close to prevent damage but Mantra has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Wright trying to control but Mantra postures up.
Mantra trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright wants to improve his position but Mantra is controlling well.
#ES#
Wright manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mantra keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Wright'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.
Mantra can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Wright jumps guard and drags Mantra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mantra stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Mantra trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Mantra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantra looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Wright 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.
Wright pulls Mantra in close to his closed guard and prevents Mantra from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wright looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright dives in and grabs Mantra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mantra pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Mantra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright with a poor takedown
letting Mantra counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Wright dives in for a single leg takedown but Mantra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Mantra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright is pressed up against the cage. Mantra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wright down to the mat. Wright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Mantra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelsey Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright tries to clinch there but Mantra circles away.
Mantra stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantra swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clyde Mantra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wright misses with a takedown
and Mantra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mantra stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
#BC#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Mantra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright looks for a takedown but Mantra sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Mantra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wright closes the distance and pushes Mantra back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mantra prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Mantra. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
It seemed like Mantra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mantra but Mantra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mantra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright tries to clinch but Mantra moves away
and Mantra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Wright wants to clinch
and Mantra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright shoots and misses
and Mantra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright closes the distance but Mantra moves to the side
and Mantra counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Mantra unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clyde Mantra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Wright moves in looking to clinch but Mantra pushes him off.
Wright closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mantra counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mantra avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mantra is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Mantra circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Mantra gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
It seemed like Mantra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantra wants to break free but Wright has control.
Mantra misses with a knee strike.
Mantra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mantra wants to break free but Wright has control.
Mantra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mantra jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Mantra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Mantra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mantra 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clyde Mantra! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Reaper won't allow it.
#BC#
Reaper manages to break the clinch.
Reaper stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivers. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Reaper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reaper wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Rivers uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaper stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Reaper prevents Rivers from getting back to his feet.
Rivers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reaper. #SUB2#
Rivers is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Reaper has his hands clasped together but Rivers extends and breaks Reaper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rivers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clyde Rivers! |
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Event:
BWMMA-8 The Awakening
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Olic tries to bum rush Taiwa with a series of wild strikes but Taiwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taiwa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olic defends it well.#TD2#
Taiwa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olic did well to prevent Taiwa getting side control.
Taiwa content to control rather than advance.
Taiwa moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Taiwa stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Taiwa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Taiwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olic being controlled for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Taiwa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taiwa controlling the position from side mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Taiwa.#T2##SUB2#
Taiwa has hold of Olic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Olic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Taiwa cranks the arm and Olic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Olic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Baofu Taiwa!
Baofu Taiwa opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
KoF-Iron Wolf I
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tatakai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shinigumi - the referee stops the clock and Tatakai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shinigumi. Tatakai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tatakai lands with a nice body punch.
Shinigumi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatakai looks to land a combination but Shinigumi avoids it well.
Shinigumi with the inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Tatakai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shinigumi throws a nice looking combination but Tatakai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinigumi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shinigumi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick from Shinigumi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shinigumi is looking to slow Tatakai down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Shinigumi.
Tatakai lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatakai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Shinigumi is rocked!
Tatakai is pawing at Shinigumi, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Shinigumi's nose. Shinigumi is badly hurt! Tatakai pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Shinigumi tries desperately to hold on but Tatakai is relentless in his assault! As Shinigumi receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Tatakai away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Tatakai!
A very excited looking Akira Tatakai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BWMMA-7: Remastered
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner misses the jab.
No joy there for Namatame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Namatame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Namatame keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Namatame jabs at Turner's body.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Namatame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Namatame, as that shot connected.
Namatame feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Namatame throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namatame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Namatame's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Namatame lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turner backs up against the cage.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Namatame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Namatame's sensitive parts.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Namatame throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Namatame is out of range. #T1#
Namatame getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Namatame!
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Namatame - just one landing.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Namatame.
Namatame scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner throws a jab when Namatame was well out of range.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Namatame. Namatame circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Namatame lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Phineas Turner has been cut.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Namatame.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Namatame saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Namatame.
Namatame cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Namatame moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner misses with a hook. Namatame ducked under it nicely.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Namatame's head but Namatame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws a leg kick but Namatame sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Namatame lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Namatame misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Namatame lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Namatame jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Namatame throws out a powerful jab.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Namatame.
Turner throws a fast counter high kick but Namatame manages to duck under it in time.
Namatame lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Namatame is working the combinations to good effect here.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice jab there from Namatame.
Namatame works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Namatame is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Namatame defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namatame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namatame slips a jab from Turner.
Namatame fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a series of punches but Namatame moves out of range.
Turner looks winded!
Namatame checks a low kick from Turner.
Namatame lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Namatame misses.
Namatame throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Namatame cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Namatame is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Namatame punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Namatame with a nice cross.
Namatame comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namatame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Namatame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Namatame closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Namatame!
Namatame closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Namatame lands with a right that hurts Turner. Turner looks to clinch but Namatame throws a short knee that drops Turner. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Shiro Namatame!
Shiro Namatame is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Shiro Namatame, 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.
Phineas Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that nigga'. |
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Event:
BWMMA-4 The Crowning
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Singh finds it's way through Taiwa's defenses.
Singh throws a right and a left that Taiwa avoids nicely. #TD#
Taiwa dives in and scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
Taiwa won't allow Singh to get back to his feet.
Taiwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Singh wants to stand and escape but Taiwa is having none of it.
Taiwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taiwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh can't keep his opponent in guard - Taiwa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taiwa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Singh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taiwa is pressing down on Singh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Singh is holding on for now. #T1#
Taiwa not doing much here.
#ES2#
Singh manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Taiwa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Taiwa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Singh pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Singh tries to sprawl but Taiwa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taiwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Taiwa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Singh for as long as he can get away with.
Singh is trying to stand.
Taiwa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Singh is trying to stand back up but Taiwa is controlling him
Taiwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Singh is trying to stand up here but Taiwa is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taiwa in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taiwa tries to pass to full mount but Singh defends it.
Taiwa slows the pace down in half guard.
Singh pushes Taiwa off looking to stand but Taiwa dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Singh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taiwa or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
Taiwa looks for a takedown but Singh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baofu Taiwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Taiwa dives in and scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
Singh wants to stand up but Taiwa is controlling him.
Taiwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taiwa prevents Singh from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Taiwa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Taiwa drags him back down.#SUB#
Taiwa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Singh is trying to escape the position but Taiwa is controlling the position.
Taiwa prevents Singh from escaping the position.
Singh is trying to escape the position but Taiwa is controlling the position.
Taiwa continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baofu Taiwa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taiwa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Singh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Singh.
Taiwa attempts a counter takedown but Singh avoids it well and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Singh.
Singh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh scores with a jab.
Singh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Singh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Singh enables Taiwa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Singh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Singh kicks Taiwa off and gets to his feet.
Taiwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Singh. Singh obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Taiwa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Singh is trying to stand up here but Taiwa is controlling him well.
Taiwa controlling the pace.
Singh is trying to stand up here but Taiwa is controlling him well. #T1#
Singh is breathing heavily.
Taiwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Taiwa.
Taiwa continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Taiwa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taiwa works his way into side control. #T2#
Taiwa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet.
Taiwa controls the position.
Singh tries to escape but Taiwa is in control.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face as Taiwa controls the position. #T3#
Taiwa'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.
Singh is trying to buck Taiwa off.
Taiwa just content to control the position.
Taiwa prevents Singh from escaping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taiwa taking a breather here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Taiwa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taiwa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Singh seems a little lost for a moment, as Taiwa dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taiwa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Havig Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Singh throws out a powerful jab.
Taiwa with a poor takedown
and Singh counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taiwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Singh misses with a low kick as Taiwa jumps back.#TD#
Taiwa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taiwa prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Taiwa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Taiwa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Singh wants to stand but Taiwa is controlling the position.
Baofu Taiwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taiwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Singh stuns Taiwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taiwa.
Taiwa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taiwa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baofu Taiwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Singh gets caught napping as Taiwa dives in and scores a takedown. Singh manages to retain guard.
Taiwa pushing down on Singh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taiwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Singh is trying to stand back up but Taiwa is controlling him
Taiwa slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
More hug and hope from Taiwa.
Singh is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Taiwa seems to be working for a kimura but Singh defends the submission attempt.
Taiwa is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Singh pushes Taiwa off looking to stand but Taiwa dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Singh.
Taiwa shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Taiwa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taiwa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taiwa is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baofu Taiwa.
I think Taiwa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baofu Taiwa!
A pretty intense looking Baofu Taiwa took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
BWMMA-4 The Crowning
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raczynski is fending him off so far but Kuzo persists. Nope, Raczynski circles away and we're back to standing.
Raczynski throws out a counter right but Kuzo avoids it with no problem.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Raczynski enables Kuzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raczynski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kuzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski working a defensive guard here.
Kuzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raczynski sprawls well. Raczynski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuzo gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raczynski! But no joy.
Kuzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raczynski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aizen Kuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Kuzo feints and as Raczynski raises his hands in defense, Kuzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuzo stands and throws Raczynski's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Raczynski tries to buck Kuzo off but Kuzo is having none of it.
Raczynski seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuzo dominates the positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raczynski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Raczynski for as long as he can get away with.
Kuzo continues to stall.#T3#
Kuzo continues to hold on tight.
Kuzo'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.
More hug and hope from Kuzo.
Further stalling from Kuzo.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kuzo is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fabian Raczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kuzo drives through with a takedown into Raczynski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kuzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aizen Kuzo 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#
Kuzo fails to land the takedown.
Kuzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raczynski can do to turn this around?
Kuzo shoots in for a takedown but Raczynski shows good takedown defense.
Kuzo looks for a takedown but Raczynski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aizen Kuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Raczynski, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheers as Raczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuzo doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Aizen Kuzo has been cut.
Kuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzo shoots in for a takedown but Raczynski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raczynski to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Kuzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Raczynski sprawls well initially but Kuzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Raczynski is trying to control but can't.
Kuzo is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Raczynski trying to control from the bottom.
Kuzo content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raczynski trying to control but Kuzo postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice straight punches there by Raczynski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raczynski.
Kuzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raczynski tries to avoid it but Kuzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raczynski to the ground. Raczynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raczynski! But no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Raczynski as Kuzo shoots in.
Raczynski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raczynski defends it nicely.
Raczynski cracks Kuzo with an open hand slap.#T3#
Raczynski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Kuzo is rocked!#CUT2#Aizen Kuzo's cut is getting worse.
Kuzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raczynski defends it nicely.
Oh Kuzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Raczynski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kuzo. Kuzo tries to recover but Raczynski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kuzo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabian Raczynski!
Fabian Raczynski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BWMMA-4 The Crowning
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Jay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Namatame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Namatame misses with a jab to the body
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Namatame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Jay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Namatame connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jay scrambles back to his feet.
Namatame darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Namatame lands with an uppercut that bounces Jay off the cage and back into range.
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay wants to counter with a clinch but Namatame pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Namatame misses the target.
Namatame definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Namatame throws a right hand that Jay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jay also avoids with ease.
Jay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shiro Namatame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Namatame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Namatame scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Namatame misses.
Jay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Namatame misses with a series of wild punches.
Namatame swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
A cross from Namatame lands.#CL2#
Jay gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Namatame manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Namatame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Namatame catches Jay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Namatame swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Jay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Namatame wants to sweep but no luck.
Jay throws a big right hand that misses.
Jay throws an elbow that misses. Namatame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jay's guard. Nice move by Namatame!#REVR#
Namatame is fighting to break Jay's control of his arms but Jay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Namatame's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Namatame throws a big right hand that misses.
Jay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Namatame has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Namatame stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Namatame taking a break here but Jay is having none of it and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Namatame seems content to control.
Jay wants to improve his position but Namatame is controlling well.
Namatame is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jay trying to control here.
Namatame has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Jay works to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jay is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Namatame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Namatame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Namatame knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jay on the ground.
Jay stands up over Namatame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Namatame throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Jay tries to counter it with a takedown but Namatame pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namatame. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Namatame scores with a sloppy right hand. Jay should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Namatame.
Namatame throws a right and a left that Jay avoids nicely.
Shiro Namatame is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jay.
Jay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Namatame sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namatame misses with the combination.
Jay unleashes a big counter combination but Namatame bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Namatame wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Namatame scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Namatame misses.
As Namatame backs off Jay throws a huge counter combo but Namatame manages to avoid it all.
Namatame fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Namatame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Namatame throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Jay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Namatame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jay wants to counter the offense by Namatame and move into the clinch position.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Jay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namatame.
Namatame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Jay counters with a shoot takedown. Namatame fights it but they end up in guard.
Namatame has his feet on Jay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Jay needs to keep his hands up - Namatame had a free shot at his head there.
Namatame thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Namatame misses the target.
Jay is looking for the big counter here.
Namatame looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
Jay tries to counter with a clinch but Namatame shakes him off and moves away.
Namatame missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt - Namatame sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baba Jay.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namatame.
Jay is looking for the big counter here.
Namatame stuns Jay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Jay moves away from the strike by Namatame.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Namatame.
Namatame tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namatame misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Jay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Namatame's guard.
Namatame avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Namatame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namatame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jay.
Jay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jay is in close to Namatame's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Namatame throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jay throwing strikes from guard but Namatame blocks nicely.
Jay chips away with some ground and pound.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Namatame is keeping the position.
Jay is looking to work some ground and pound but Namatame has wrist control.
Jay throwing strikes from guard but Namatame blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Namatame paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Namatame is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Namatame swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Jay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Namatame tries to avoid it but Jay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Namatame to the ground. Namatame escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Namatame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Namatame throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Namatame. Those never looked like landing.
Jay tries to counter with a clinch but Namatame shakes him off and moves away.
Jay slips under a jab.
Namatame closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shiro Namatame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namatame throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
Jay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Namatame defends it well.
Jay dives in and grabs Namatame's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namatame pushes down on Jay's head and hops out.
Namatame misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Namatame paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Namatame throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
Jay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Jay misses with a takedown
enabling Namatame to counter with a crisp jab.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baba Jay.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Namatame lands a jab to Jay's midsection.
Jay moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jay takes one on the button.
Jay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Namatame misses.
Despite the aggression on Jay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Namatame scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Namatame connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Namatame lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Namatame.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Jay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namatame.
Shiro Namatame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namatame throws out the jab.
Jay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Namatame misses with a looping right.
Namatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Namatame backs off Jay throws a huge counter combo but Namatame manages to avoid it all.
Namatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Namatame throws a big shot that misses.
Jay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Namatame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Jay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jay slips under a jab.
Jay feints the counter takedown.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Namatame misses the shot to the body.
Jay darts in looking for a takedown but Namatame gets double underhooks and turns Jay into the cage.
No joy there for Namatame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Namatame sets himself, and Jay steps forward looking for the clinch! Namatame avoids it this time.
Namatame throws a shot from downtown. Jay moves away and avoids it.
Jay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Namatame throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Jay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Namatame's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Jay wants to control from the top but Namatame keeps moving.
Jay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Namatame working for a triangle but Jay defends it easily.
#SUB#
Namatame has his foot on Jay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jay works his way back into a safe position though.
Jay stands up over Namatame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay with a nice head shot there.
Jay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baba Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Namatame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Namatame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Namatame!
Shiro Namatame decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinigumi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shinigumi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shinigumi wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shinigumi. That's going to slow Reyes down.
Shinigumi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reyes.
Reyes with the counter takedown but Shinigumi avoids it easily.
Shinigumi slaps away a takedown attempt from Reyes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reyes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shinigumi is looking to slow Reyes down with leg kicks.
Shinigumi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Shinigumi, which made it look bad.
Koro Shinigumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Reyes.
Reyes tries to clinch but Shinigumi moves out of range.
Shinigumi is looking to slow Reyes down with leg kicks.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinigumi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reyes. That did some damage!
Shinigumi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shinigumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinigumi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reyes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shinigumi tries to avoid it but Reyes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shinigumi to the ground. Shinigumi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Shinigumi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Shinigumi.
Shinigumi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reyes lands a two punch combo.
Koro Shinigumi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shinigumi connects with an inside leg kick.
Shinigumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinigumi scoring well with a low kick there.
Shinigumi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Reyes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shinigumi circles away.
Shinigumi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shinigumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes checks a leg kick.
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shinigumi is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, Shinigumi circles away and we're back to standing.
Shinigumi tried to counter with a leg kick but Reyes avoided it.
Shinigumi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Shinigumi wants to slow Reyes down by chopping away at his legs.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Shinigumi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reyes tries to clinch but Shinigumi is having none of it.
Shinigumi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shinigumi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shinigumi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reyes is out of range and Shinigumi settles back down.
Shinigumi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reyes's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Shinigumi motions for Reyes to come forward. Shinigumi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shinigumi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reyes. That did some damage!
Shinigumi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reyes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shinigumi's head.#T3#
Reyes checks a low kick from Shinigumi.
Reyes throws a counter combo.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt.
Shinigumi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reyes just manages to avoid it.#KD#
Shinigumi lands a big head kick that sends Reyes tumbling to the mat! Shinigumi takes a step backwards and waves Reyes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like John Reyes has been cut.
Shinigumi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shinigumi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shinigumi throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Shinigumi, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Reyes forces Shinigumi back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Reyes jumps guard and drags Shinigumi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shinigumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Reyes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Shinigumi tries to pass.
Reyes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Reyes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shinigumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koro Shinigumi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Reyes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown but Shinigumi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reyes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reyes 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.
Shinigumi wants to slow Reyes down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been informed that Reyes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reyes misses with a leg kick.
Reyes lands a two punch combo.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Shinigumi.
Reyes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shinigumi throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Shinigumi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Reyes clinches up with Shinigumi and pushes him back against the cage.
Shinigumi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Shinigumi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reyes dives in and grabs Shinigumi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shinigumi pushes down on Reyes's head and hops out.
Reyes shoots for a takedown but Shinigumi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shinigumi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koro Shinigumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Reyes.
Shinigumi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shinigumi thumps Reyes with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinigumi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shinigumi.
Shinigumi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shinigumi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyes can do to turn this around?
Reyes blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Reyes gets a clinch. #BC#
Shinigumi manages to break the clinch.
Shinigumi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shinigumi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reyes tries to clinch up but Shinigumi circles away and keeps his distance.
Shinigumi tries a low kick but Reyes avoids it.
Reyes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shinigumi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reyes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Reyes.
A little jabbing left from Reyes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shinigumi scores with a head kick. Reyes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Koro Shinigumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinigumi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reyes.
Reyes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shinigumi defends well and Reyes ends up having to push Shinigumi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reyes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shinigumi.
You can see that Reyes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Shinigumi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shinigumi scores with a head kick. Reyes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reyes throws a head kick but Shinigumi moves out of range.
Shinigumi tried to score with a low kick but Reyes checks it.
Shinigumi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shinigumi throws a head kick that misses.
Shinigumi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reyes.
Koro Shinigumi is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shinigumi. That's going to slow Reyes down.
Shinigumi connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shinigumi moves out of range as Reyes throws a body kick.
Reyes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Shinigumi feints and then cracks Reyes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reyes down.
Reyes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reyes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Reyes backs away, Shinigumi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shinigumi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reyes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shinigumi defends well and Reyes ends up having to push Shinigumi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinigumi.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shinigumi as he avoids it easily.
Shinigumi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reyes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shinigumi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shinigumi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shinigumi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shinigumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinigumi leaves Reyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Good leg kick by Shinigumi.
Good leg kick by Shinigumi.
Shinigumi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reyes. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinigumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinigumi throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Shinigumi misses
and Reyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shinigumi misses with a head kick.
Reyes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shinigumi throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Shinigumi throws a head kick that Reyes semi-blocks.
Shinigumi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinigumi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reyes.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt - Shinigumi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reyes drops his hands momentarily and Shinigumi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koro Shinigumi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Reyes's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shinigumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinigumi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shinigumi's waist but Shinigumi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
Shinigumi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shinigumi.
Shinigumi connects with a leg kick.
Shinigumi with the inside leg kick.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinigumi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinigumi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reyes.
Good work by Reyes as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Reyes as he checks the leg kick.
Reyes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shinigumi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reyes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinigumi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Shinigumi throws a leg kick but Reyes moved away.
Reyes checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Reyes.
As Shinigumi backs off Reyes throws a huge counter combo but Shinigumi manages to avoid it all.
Shinigumi motions for Reyes to come forward. Shinigumi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Shinigumi.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Shinigumi.
Nice takedown defense from Shinigumi. No joy for Reyes on that attempt.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Shinigumi.
Reyes throws a right hand that Shinigumi ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinigumi also avoids with ease.
Shinigumi lands a head kick. Reyes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reyes shoots for a takedown but Shinigumi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koro Shinigumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Reyes.
Reyes fails to land the takedown.
Good leg kick by Shinigumi. #T2#
Shinigumi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Shinigumi does no damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Reyes blocks the leg kick.
Reyes unleashes a big counter combination but Shinigumi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shinigumi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyes throws a hook but Shinigumi avoids it easily.
Shinigumi blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Shinigumi.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinigumi.
Shinigumi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reyes blocks a leg kick.
Reyes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shinigumi defends well and Reyes ends up having to push Shinigumi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good leg kick by Shinigumi.
Shinigumi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Reyes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shinigumi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reyes shoots for a double leg takedown but Shinigumi sprawls well. He's pushed Reyes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Shinigumi.
Some bone on bone action there as Reyes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Shinigumi.
Reyes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reyes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShinigumi.
A good leg kick by Shinigumi.
Reyes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinigumi scores with a leg kick.
Shinigumi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Shinigumi lands but Reyes takes it in his stride.
Shinigumi misses with a low kick.
Shinigumi connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Reyes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shinigumi backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shinigumi scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Reyes checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinigumi.
Reyes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shinigumi.
Shinigumi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reyes. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Reyes.
John Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reyes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Shinigumi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koro Shinigumi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shinigumi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koro Shinigumi! |
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Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Namatame throws a lazy right hand but Zindano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zindano feints the counter takedown.
Zindano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Namatame as he jumps to the side.
Namatame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Namatame bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zindano's head backwards.#CL2#
Zindano pushes Namatame up against the cage in a clinch.
Zindano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Namatame fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zindano tries to move into range but Namatame moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zindano moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zindano moves forwards but Namatame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zindano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Namatame lands a nice looking body shot.
Zindano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Namatame. Beautiful body shot.
Namatame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zindano.#T1#
Namatame lands a nice shot to the body.
Namatame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zindano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zindano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Namatame lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zindano throws a low kick but Namatame avoids it.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zindano moves away.
Namatame definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Namatame catches Zindano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zindano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Namatame but Namatame pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Namatame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbade Zindano.
Namatame lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namatame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Namatame throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Namatame throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Zindano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Zindano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Namatame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zindano misses with a punch on the inside.
Namatame is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zindano to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Namatame ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Namatame no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Namatame is striking off his back. Zindano thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Zindano is trying to control the action in half guard but Namatame is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Namatame is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zindano jumps into side control!
Namatame knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zindano on the ground.#SU2#
Zindano stands up. #T3#
Zindano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Namatame scores with a nice right hand.
Namatame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zindano.
Namatame cracks Zindano with a good jab.
Zindano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zindano tries to close the distance and clinch but Namatame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Namatame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zindano darts in looking for a takedown but Namatame gets double underhooks and turns Zindano into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Namatame.
Namatame scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Namatame throws a hook but Zindano blocks it.#T4#
Namatame throws a hook to the side of Zindano's head but Zindano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namatame lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Zindano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Namatame is looking to reverse the position.
Namatame stops Zindano from passing to mount.
Zindano controlling the position from side mount.
Namatame is looking for a sweep.
Zindano blocks the strikes from Namatame.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Namatame stuns Zindano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zindano tries to clinch but Namatame is having none of it.
Zindano wants to clinch up but Namatame keeps it at a distance.
Namatame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Namatame's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zindano under the eye.
Zindano wants to clinch.
Namatame lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Namatame throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zindano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zindano moves away.
Namatame thuds a left hand into Zindano's body.
Shiro Namatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Namatame throws an overhand right that lands on Zindano's shoulder, as Zindano tries to avoid the shot.
Namatame connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Namatame throws a series of punches but Zindano avoids them all with ease.
Zindano moves in looking to clinch but Namatame pushes him off.
Namatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zindano with a poor takedown
letting Namatame counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Zindano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zindano misses with a takedown attempt - Namatame sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbade Zindano.
Namatame throws a body shot but no joy.
As Namatame backs off Zindano throws a huge counter combo but Namatame manages to avoid it all.
Namatame lands with a hook. Zindano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zindano slips a jab and a cross from Namatame.
Namatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zindano can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Namatame. No joy for Zindano on that attempt.
Zindano tries for a takedown but Namatame sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Namatame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiro Namatame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Namatame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zindano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Namatame defends it well.
Namatame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Namatame lands a slapping body shot.
Zindano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Namatame cracks Zindano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Namatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namatame lands a nice looking body shot.
Zindano ducks right into an uppercut from Namatame.
Namatame uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zindano has time to react.
Zindano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Namatame counter with a right hand.
Zindano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Namatame circles away.
Zindano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Zindano shoots for a double leg takedown but Namatame sprawls well. He's pushed Zindano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Namatame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zindano is breathing heavily.
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame lands with a right hand.
Zindano dives in and grabs Namatame's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namatame pushes down on Zindano's head and hops out.
Zindano walks into a jab.
Shiro Namatame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zindano dodges the punch combination from Namatame.
Shiro Namatame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namatame scores with a jab. Zindano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Namatame throws a right hand that Zindano ducks under and follows up with a left that Zindano also avoids with ease.
Namatame's corner calls for a 1-2. Namatame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Namatame thuds a left hand into Zindano's body.
A cross from Namatame lands.
Namatame lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zindano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Namatame. That did some damage!
Namatame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Namatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Zindano is just out of range.
Namatame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zindano back to the cage. Namatame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zindano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Namatame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zindano doesn't seem bothered though.
Namatame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namatame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zindano momentarily.
Namatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Zindano is just out of range.
Namatame lands a nice shot that snaps Zindano's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zindano throws the kick towards the body but Namatame avoids it.
Namatame's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zindano under the eye.
Namatame scores with a jab to the body.
Namatame misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Namatame dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zindano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Namatame keeps the fight on the outside.
Namatame looks to land a combination. Zindano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Namatame throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zindano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zindano shoots in but no luck this time.
Namatame throwing a counter right hand but Zindano manages to avoid it.
Namatame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namatame misses with an uppercut
and Namatame takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zindano.
Jab from Namatame.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zindano is defended easily by Namatame.
Namatame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shiro Namatame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbade Zindano.
Zindano fails with the takedown
and Zindano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zindano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A nice combination there by Namatame.
Namatame comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Namatame lands an overhand right.
Zindano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Namatame with a nice cross.
Zindano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namatame swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Namatame scores with a jab to the head.
Namatame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namatame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zindano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Namatame. That snapped Zindano's head back.
Namatame connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Namatame's corner calls for a 1-2. Namatame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Namatame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Namatame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Namatame misses with a wild body shot.
Namatame sets himself, and Zindano steps forward looking for the clinch! Namatame avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Namatame.
Namatame throws a hook but Zindano avoids it easily.
Zindano ducks under a wild hook from Namatame.
Zindano darts in looking for a takedown but Namatame gets double underhooks and turns Zindano into the cage.
Zindano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
Zindano feints the counter takedown.
Namatame scores with a one two! Zindano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zindano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Namatame works Zindano's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Zindano doesn't manage to clinch there - Namatame circles away.
Namatame cracks Zindano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Namatame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Namatame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namatame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namatame scores with a one two! Zindano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zindano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Namatame connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zindano scrambles back to his feet.
Namatame throws a shot to the body.
Namatame misses with a wild combination.
Zindano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zindano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namatame misses with a two punch combination.
Zindano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Namatame avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Namatame misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zindano wants to clinch but Namatame slips to the side
and Namatame counters with a three punch combo that has Zindano backing up. Zindano nods at Namatame to acknowledge the strikes.
Namatame thuds his right hand into Zindano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zindano shoots in looking for a takedown. Namatame tries to sprawl out of it but Zindano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Namatame manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Namatame.
Namatame throws a nice looking combination but Zindano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Namatame tests Zindano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Himbade Zindano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namatame tests Zindano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Namatame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Namatame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Namatame!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shiro Namatame thanked Sydney Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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BWMMA-2
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nandera enables Kuzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nandera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nandera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nandera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nandera or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuzo, which made it look bad. #TD#
Kuzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nandera's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuzo'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.
Nandera wants to stand but Kuzo is controlling the position.
Kuzo content to stall in guard here. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kuzo prevents Nandera from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kuzo scores with a takedown into Nandera's guard.
Kuzo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuzo looking to pass the guard.
Nandera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nandera wants to stand but Kuzo is controlling the position.
Kuzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Kuzo.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuzo leaves Nandera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Kuzo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nandera!
Kuzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nandera on the ground.
Nandera is letting Kuzo control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Kuzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nandera for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kuzo.
Kuzo continues to hold on tight.
Kuzo continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nandera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nandera is letting Kuzo control him for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kuzo is stinking the place up with his stalling.
More hug and hope from Kuzo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nandera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Kuzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aizen Kuzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kuzo blocks a head kick by Nandera.
Nandera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuzo circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Kuzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuzo in particular looking to stall.
Nandera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuzo not doing much here.
Nandera is looking to escape.
Kuzo controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nandera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nandera is trying to stand up here but Kuzo is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson Nandera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Nandera drives through and clinches with Kuzo against the cage.
#TD#
Kuzo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kuzo manages to end up in side control.
Kuzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nandera's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Nandera pushes Kuzo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuzo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuzo controls the position.
Nandera is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Nandera is breathing heavily.
Kuzo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nandera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kuzo looking to score a takedown here. Nandera is defending well but Kuzo drives through and ends up in Nandera's guard.
Kuzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nandera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aizen Kuzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aizen Kuzo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kuzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Kuzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nandera wants to get back to his feet.
Kuzo not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nandera is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kuzo looking to score a takedown here. Nandera is defending well but Kuzo drives through and ends up in Nandera's guard.#ES2#
Nandera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kuzo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Kuzo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nandera is trying to keep an underhook but Kuzo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nandera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nandera is trying to stand back up but Kuzo is controlling him
Kuzo controlling the action here.#T2##T3#
Nandera wants to get back to his feet.
Kuzo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson Nandera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Kuzo shoots in and bounces Nandera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuzo prevents Nandera from getting back to his feet.
Kuzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nandera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aizen Kuzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aizen Kuzo!
Aizen Kuzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear, into his post fight interview. |
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