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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Nfld live 27
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
OByrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullin.
Mullin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne avoids a punch combination nicely.
OByrne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mullin with a nice cross.#T1#
Mullin slips under a jab from OByrne.
Mullin unleashes a big counter combination but OByrne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mullin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Mullin moved out of range nicely.
Mullin throws a lazy head kick
and Mullin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up but OByrne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mullin doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Mullin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Mullin gets a clinch.
Mullin is looking to take this one to the mat.
OByrne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mullin goes for a takedown attempt but OByrne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OByrne takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
OByrne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OByrne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OByrne scores with the left hand. Mullin knows he should have avoided that one.
OByrne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mullin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin misses with a few strikes there.
OByrne misses with a head kick.
Mullin's corner calls for a 1-2. Mullin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Mullin lands a front kick.
OByrne moves forwards but Mullin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mullin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and OByrne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from OByrne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Mullin manages to avoid it.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Mullin moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Mullin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mullin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.#CL2#
Mullin instigates a clinch. #BC#
OByrne breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Mullin lands a head kick that stumbles OByrne and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#OByrne is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Mullin stands and steps away. OByrne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Mullin has cracked OByrne with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Mullin lands another huge swinging hook and OByrne tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save OByrne, before Mullin can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herbert Mullin!
After winning the bout, Herbert Mullin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akhtankhanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akhtankhanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartwright has Akhtankhanov in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Akhtankhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cartwright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akhtankhanov has picked Cartwright up and slammed him! Cartwright can't keep hold of the triangle and Akhtankhanov manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Akhtankhanov defends the submission attempt.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright looks to land a strike but Akhtankhanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akhtankhanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Akhtankhanov blocks nicely.
Cartwright postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it. #T4#
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Akhtankhanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cartwright has an active guard here but Akhtankhanov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akhtankhanov is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Akhtankhanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhtankhanov defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Akhtankhanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Akhtankhanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses. #T2#
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akhtankhanov enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akhtankhanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov controlling Cartwright's posture.
Akhtankhanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akhtankhanov passes into side control.
Cartwright is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akhtankhanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akhtankhanov controls the action.#T4#
Akhtankhanov is trying to stick to Cartwright's back but Cartwright is turning into Akhtankhanov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Cartwright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright unleashes a big counter combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.#T2#
Akhtankhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akhtankhanov has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Akhtankhanov has wrist control.
Cartwright cracks Akhtankhanov with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akhtankhanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright wants to hit a sweep here but Akhtankhanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cartwright there!
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sycek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sycek is one step ahead there.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sycek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sycek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sycek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sycek is keeping the position for now.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright postures up in Sycek's guard and throws a big left but Sycek blocks it.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Sycek is keeping the position.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Sycek's brow.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Sycek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek looking to control.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright distracts Sycek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright works over Sycek with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek works over Cartwright with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Sycek is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sycek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sycek has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
An out of breath Cam Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Dunbar avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Dunbar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunbar lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunbar finish him?
Cartwright looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dunbar lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cartwright. Dunbar pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davante Dunbar!
During a confident post fight interview, Davante Dunbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Tahboule Alawi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch but Alawi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alawi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole tries to clinch up but Alawi circles away and keeps his distance.
Alawi feinted with a counter takedown.
Alawi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alawi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hole.
Hole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alawi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alawi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hole wants to clinch up but Alawi keeps it at a distance.
Hole wants to clinch but Alawi slips to the side#TD#
and Alawi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hole! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alawi (4) vs (0) Hole
Hole is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alawi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alawi (4) vs (4) Hole#SUB2#
Hole is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alawi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole has the hooks in. Alawi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hole has good solid back control here.
Alawi tries to break free.
#T1#
Hole not allowing Alawi to control his hands.
Alawi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hole's guard. Nice work there by Alawi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (6) vs (4) Hole
Alawi wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Alawi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alawi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole is pulling down on Alawi's head. It's preventing any offense from Alawi, at least for the moment.
Alawi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alawi 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.
Alawi slips nicely into half guard.
Alawi trying to control the pace.
Hole tries to roll over but Alawi keeps him under control.#T2#
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alawi trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Hole trying to keep a closed guard but Alawi is proving a slippery customer.
Alawi being controlled here momentarily.
Alawi stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole looking to control.
Alawi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Alawi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hole for as long as he can get away with.
Hole is pulling down on Alawi's head. It's preventing any offense from Alawi, at least for the moment.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alawi is one step ahead there.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hole controls Alawi momentarily but Alawi frees himself. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alawi defends well.
Hole 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.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole is trying to keep Alawi in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet. #T5#
Alawi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Alawi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole has control of Alawi's left arm, preventing Alawi from doing any damage.
Alawi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Hole pulls Alawi in close to prevent any damage.
Alawi pushes down on Hole's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Alawi 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.
Alawi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (9) vs (4) Hole
Alawi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alawi (11) vs (4) Hole
Hole is looking to get to half guard.
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hole is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Hole wants to control but Alawi is having none of it.
Hole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alawi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alawi (14) vs (4) Hole
Hole is trying to break free.
Alawi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Alawi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Hole fending off the submission attempt from Alawi. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
Hole tries to escape the position.
Hole staying busy and making it hard for Alawi to control.
Hole trying to control the hands but Alawi won't let him.
Hole prevents Alawi from getting a body triangle.
Alawi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hole prevents Alawi from getting a body triangle.#T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Alawi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hole defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alawi doesn't have the hooks in and Hole manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (14) vs (6) Hole
Hole controlling from the top position.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Alawi is adopting a defensive guard.
Alawi trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Alawi is controlling Hole's posture.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Alawi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
Alawi working a defensive guard here.
Alawi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (16) vs (6) Hole
Alawi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Alawi seems content to control.#T11#
Alawi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Alawi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alawi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (16) vs (8) Hole
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (16) vs (11) Hole
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Alawi is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alawi tries to buck Hole off but Hole is having none of it.#T12#
Hole is staying tight to Alawi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alawi is looking for a sweep.
Hole working away.
Hole works to advance to full mount. Alawi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alawi (16) vs (13) Hole
Hole trying to control but Alawi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hole looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole trying to control but Alawi is having none of it. #T13#
Alawi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alawi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole stays in close to Alawi's body and controls the position.
Alawi 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.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alawi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alawi is controlling Hole's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alawi takes the fight on points by 16 to 13.
Our winner, Tahboule Alawi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Nfld 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Mullin staying out of range there.#CL2#
Mullin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Savage.
#BC2#
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mullin moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage throws a right and a left that Mullin avoids nicely.
Mullin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mullin scores with a head kick.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mullin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mullin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savage finds it's way round the side to connect with Mullin's head. #CL2#
Mullin gets a clinch.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullin wants a takedown but no success here.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow. #T1#
Mullin goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
Mullin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mullin doesn't seem bothered though.
Mullin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
Mullin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Savage on the side of the head.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mullin.
Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mullin on the side of the head.
Savage connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Mullin moves into range and clinches up with Savage.#BC2#
Mullin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage throws a series of punches but Mullin avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Savage lands a left and a right that send Mullin crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mullin is rocked!#T2#
Savage lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mullin off his feet! Mullin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Royal Savage!
A very excited looking The Royal Savage 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:
ICE 11:
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Cujo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Vera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Vera. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Vera staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Vera misses with a hook.
Vera tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cujo Jackson.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Vera sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Vera catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Vera tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Vera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Vera defends.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Vera is defending the strikes.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Vera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vera tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Vera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vera is trying to buck Jackson off.#T4#
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vera is avoiding damage well.
Vera pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Vera is defending the strikes.
Vera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera 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#
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Vera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vera lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Marco Vera is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Vera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson trying to control the action but Vera is working from the bottom.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Vera pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Vera's guard.#T1##ES#
Vera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vera has Jackson pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Vera breaks the clinch.
Vera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Vera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cujo Jackson.
Vera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Vera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Vera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook. Vera ducked under it nicely.
Vera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Vera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Nice shot by Vera.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vera wobbles Jackson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Vera dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jackson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marco Vera!
Marco Vera retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
ICE 10:
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Butts cracks Cartwright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Butts.
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartwright under the eye.
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butts pinned against the cage. Butts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Butts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butts wants it to stay on the feet.
Butts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Butts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Butts throws out a powerful jab.
Butts checks a low kick from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a shot from downtown. Butts moves away and avoids it.
Butts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cartwright in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by Butts there.
Cartwright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Butts sprawls well.
It looked like Butts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Butterfingers Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Good standup being displayed there by Butts as he connects with a hook.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Butts sprawls well.
Butts blocks a low kick nicely.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butts sprawls well. Butts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright walks into a left hand. #T1#
Butts tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Butts there.
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Cartwright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Butts moves out of range.
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Butts.
A jab from Butts finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Cartwright misses.
Butts tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Butts.
Cartwright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butts connects with a body shot that sends Cartwright's belly button to the back.
Butts cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Butts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Butts finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses. #T2#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butts as he avoids it easily.
Butts throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Butts works the jab nicely.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Butterfingers Butts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright walks into a jab.
Butts connects with a single shot there.
Cartwright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Cartwright fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Butts.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Butts sprawls well.
Butts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cartwright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butts.
Nice cross by Butts.
Decent striking displayed by Butts there.
Butts throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butts connects with the punch.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Butts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butts.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Butts looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Butts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Butts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butts as he avoids it easily.
Cartwright looks winded!
Butts 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.
Butts lands a jab to the head.
Butts tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butts checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Butts misses the target.
Butts 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.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Butts sprawls well.
Butts cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Butts defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Butts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Butts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Butts.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Butts.#T4#
Butts throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butts lands a glancing blow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Butts.
Butts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Butts throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Butts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Butts misses.
Butts scores with a nice strike.
Butts missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Butts connects with a looping right hand.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Butts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butts throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Butts misses with a hook.
Butts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Butts misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butterfingers Butts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cartwright moves out of range as Butts strikes.
Butts looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Butterfingers Butts is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butts.
A swing and a miss from Cartwright.
Butts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butts.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cartwright is trying desperately to land a takedown but Butts is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cartwright.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Butts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Butts stuffs the takedown.
Butts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Butts throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Butts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Butts throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Butts defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Butts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butterfingers Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Butts throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartwright moves out of range as Butts strikes.
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Butts throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Cartwright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butts moves out of range of the leg kick from Cartwright.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Butts throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Butts looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Butts connects with a crisp jab.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Butts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Butts misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely.
Butts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butts misses with a looping right.
Butts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cartwrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butts jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butts.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Butts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Butts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartwright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butts loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Butts missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Butts tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Butts to the mat! Butts manages to get full guard.
Butts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cartwright grinds an elbow into Butts's temple.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Cartwright in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to get an arm triangle but Butts is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Cartwright.
Butts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butts keeps working.
Butts dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.#SUB2#
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butterfingers Butts dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butts throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butts sprawls well. Butts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Butts sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cartwright in his tracks.
Butts throws a hook but Cartwright avoids it easily.
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Butts lands with a right hand.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butts is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Butts circles away and we're back to standing.
Butts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cartwright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Butts misses the target.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Butterfingers Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Butts throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Butts.
Butts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butts misses with a looping right.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright motions for Butts to come forward. Cartwright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Butts.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butts catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a double leg but Butts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Butts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Butts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butts catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Butts scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butts throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Butts sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butts.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Butts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butts finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Butts lands a jab to the nose.
Butts lands with an uppercut that bounces Cartwright off the cage and back into range.
Cartwright is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cartwright throws a hook to the side of Butts's head but Butts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Butts lands the left hand.
Butts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Butts. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Cooper Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Butts scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Butts circles away.
Cartwright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Butts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Butts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Butts sprawls well.
Butts lands with a straight right. Cartwright didn't see that one coming.
Butts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cartwright.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Butts thuds his right hand into Cartwright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Butts misses.
Butts lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butts.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Butts jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.
Butts dips to his left and cracks Cartwright with an uppercut!
Butts stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright lunges at Butts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butts's hand.
Butts lands with a hook. Cartwright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Butts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cartwright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butts catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Butts misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butts doesn't seem bothered though.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butts is able to avoid easily.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Butts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butterfingers Butts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Butts, 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 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butterfingers Butts! |
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Event:
ICE 10:
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Okoro gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Okoro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've been hearing that Okoro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Okoro 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.
What's Butler going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Butler tries to bench press Okoro off him but Okoro keeps the position.
Okoro happy to just control the position for now.
Okoro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Butler to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler is trying to control Okoro's posture but Okoro avoids it.
Butler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro slips a nice elbow through Butler's hands, connecting with Butler's forehead.
Butler is not content to let Okoro control the position.
Okoro uses his free foot to push down on Butler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Butler.
Butler is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Okoro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Butler wants to control but Okoro is having none of it.
Butler is trying to escape the mount.
Okoro working Butler over with strikes here.
Okoro lands a big shot there that rocks Butler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Butler is rocked!
Okoro postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Butler in real trouble here! The ref calls for Butler to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Udonis Okoro! |
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Event:
ICE 10:
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Khan avoids the head kick by Jet.
Nice shot lands for Khan.#CUT#It looks like Benny Jet has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jet!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jet.
Jet connects with a body shot.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Jet's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jet's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Khan moves into the clinch.
Jet goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jet loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jet is trying to force a seperation but Khan has the dominant position.#TD#
Khan pulls guard successfully.
Jet is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Jet from controlling successfully.
Jet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jet looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Khan pushes Jet off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1##CL#
Khan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Jet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Khan pushes Jet up against the cage in a clinch.
Jet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khan stalls. #TD2#
Jet drags the fight down to the ground.
Khan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan cracks Jet with a solid left hand.
Jet is pulling down on Khan's head to control his posture.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Jet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jet is trying to control the position but Khan postures up. #T2#
Khan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan 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.
Jet managing to control the position.
Jet keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Jet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jet throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Jet won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Jet with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Jet trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Jet is having none of it. #ES#
Khan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jet presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Khan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jet.
#TD#
Khan successfully pulls guard.
Jet prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jet tries to stand but Khan is controlling from the bottom.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Jet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jet.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Jet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Khan pushes Jet off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Khan drives through and clinches with Jet against the cage.
#BC2#
Jet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jet lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Boromir Khan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Khan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jet to the ground. Khan is now in Jet's guard.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Khan wants to stand up but Jet is controlling him.
Jet is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Khan wants to stand but Jet is controlling the position.
Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boromir Khan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Khan is looking to clinch but Jet is avoiding it.
Khan avoids the body shot from Jet.
Jet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Khan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jet on his heels. He'll look to pass Jet's guard now, I'm sure.
Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan landing some decent shots from guard.
Jet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jet looking to control.
#T1#
Khan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan works over Jet with some ground and pound from guard.
Jet controls Khan momentarily but Khan frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Khan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jet has control of Khan's left arm, preventing Khan from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jet is controlling him.
Jet wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving. #ES#
Khan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Khan clinches up against the cage.
Jet is trying to pull guard but Khan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khan fails to pull guard.
Khan tries to pull guard but Jet holds him up against the cage and eventually Khan drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Jet gets control of Khan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Khan postures up in Jet's guard and throws a big left but Jet blocks it.
Jet keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan working some strikes from top position.
Khan works over Jet with some ground and pound from guard.
Jet wants to sweep but no luck.
Jet is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan lands a couple of elbows.
Jet has Khan pulled in close to control his posture.
Jet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan wants to control from the top but Jet keeps moving.
Khan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Khan working some strikes from top position.
Boromir Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khan is looking to work some ground and pound but Jet has wrist control.
Jet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Khan wants to stand but Jet is controlling the position.
Jet wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Jet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khan's guard. #ES#
Khan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jet keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Jet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benny Jet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Jet ducks down to avoid it.
Jet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Jet lands a high kick to the side of Khan's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Jet dives into guard, looking to finish.#ES#
Khan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boromir Khan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Jet.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jet is keeping busy.
Jet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khan just leaning against Jet, taking a breather.
Jet is trying to pull guard but Khan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khan prevents it.
Boromir Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Jet.#TD#
Khan pulls guard effortlessly.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jet is controlling him. #ES#
Khan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jet has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan prevents a body shot from Jet. #BC2#
Jet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Jet gets tackled into the cage by Khan. Khan maintains the clinch.
Jet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khan.
Khan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Khan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Khan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jet fails to pull guard.
Jet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Jet being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan blocks a head kick by Jet.
#T2#
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jet lands a right hand.
Jet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jet digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Khan rushes Jet and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Khan successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Khan pushes Jet off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jet misses with a looping left.
Benny Jet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Jet finds it's way through Khan's defenses.
Jet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khan rather than just go for the knockout.
Jet throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jet.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jet can do to turn this around?#T3##CL2#
Jet instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jet tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jet jumps guard but Khan stands there with Jet around his waist. Jet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benny Jet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Jet breaks the clinch.
Jet lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Khan 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.
Jet wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Jet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boromir Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jet is pulling down on Khan's head. It's preventing any offense from Khan, at least for the moment.
Jet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Khan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khan has managed to get both his arms back between Jet's legs - danger averted.
Jet being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boromir Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boromir Khan! |
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Event:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 12, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tahboule Alawi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Solo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alawi (0) vs (2) Solo
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alawi is keeping the position for now.
Alawi has Solo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alawi is looking to sweep but instead, Solo has passed into half guard.
Alawi is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alawi avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alawi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo is trying to control. Alawi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Alawi is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alawi is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Alawi is defending it quite comfortably.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Alawi is defending well.
Alawi wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Solo wants to work for an arm triangle but Alawi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Alawi is trying to control but can't.
Alawi controlling the position well.
Alawi is in trouble now - Solo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (0) vs (5) Solo
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alawi is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Alawi tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Alawi regains half guard.#T3#
Solo trying to control from half guard but Alawi is working away.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Alawi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Solo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (0) vs (8) Solo
Alawi wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo looking to control but Alawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solo is looking to work his way around to Alawi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Solo avoids the attempt from Alawi to control.
Alawi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Alawi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Alawi is defending the position.
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Alawi is defending the position.
Alawi tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Solo wants to control but Alawi is keeping him busy.
Alawi trying to control here.
#T5#
Alawi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alawi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alawi (4) vs (8) Solo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo breaks Alawi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (4) vs (10) Solo
Alawi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (6) vs (10) Solo
Alawi 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.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Alawi postures up.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
Alawi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (9) vs (10) Solo#T6#
Alawi takes a little break here. Solo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Solo stops Alawi from passing to mount.
Solo struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Alawi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alawi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Solo is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Solo being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Solo is trying to improve his position.
Alawi tries to move to mount but Solo blocks the move with his legs.
Alawi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alawi (11) vs (10) Solo
Solo tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.
Alawi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alawi controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Alawi isn't that keen on the idea.
Alawi controlling the pace for now.
Solo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alawi is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Alawi is looking for a kimura here.
Alawi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Solo is pressing down on Alawi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Alawi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alawi stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Alawi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Alawi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Alawi looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (11) vs (12) Solo
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Alawi is pulling down on Solo's head to control his posture.
Alawi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Alawi is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (11) vs (15) Solo
Alawi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Solo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alawi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alawi.#T12#
Alawi keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass. #SUB#
Alawi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solo pushing down on Alawi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alawi is refusing to be controlled, as Solo sits in half guard.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Alawi is working away.
Alawi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Solo is pressing down on Alawi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alawi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Solo is looking for a kimura but Alawi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solo to get the leverage.
Alawi is trying is best to control the position here.
Alawi is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alawi avoid being mounted?
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo is trying to control. Alawi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alawi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Alawi.#T14##SUB#
Alawi has an active guard here but Solo has managed to pass into half guard.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alawi is controlling Solo's trapped leg to prevent Solo from advancing to side control.
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 15 to 11.
Hand Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXV
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akkaynak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akkaynak looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Akkaynak throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Akkaynak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akkaynak wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Akkaynak with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akkaynak tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.#T1#
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akkaynak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akkaynak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Akkaynak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Akkaynak controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Akkaynak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Akkaynak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright cracks Akkaynak with a solid left hand.
Cartwright cracks Akkaynak with a solid left hand.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright trying to mount his opponent but Akkaynak defends it.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Akkaynak is working away.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Akkaynak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Akkaynak taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Akkaynak is rocked!#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oh Akkaynak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akkaynak wants to sweep but Cartwright has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akkaynak seems to have got his legs back now.
Akkaynak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Akkaynak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Cartwright is nestled in close to Akkaynak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akkaynak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akkaynak's head.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akkaynak 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.
Akkaynak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akkaynak scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Akkaynak misses.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akkaynak.
A low kick from Akkaynak misses
enabling Cartwright to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Akkaynak is having none of it.
Akkaynak throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akkaynak tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak connects with an inside leg kick.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akkaynak scores with a body shot.
Akkaynak throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright flicks out a counter leg kick but Akkaynak steps away.
Atakan Akkaynak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there #KD2#
and Cartwright counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Akkaynak!
Akkaynak trying to control here.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Akkaynak has hold of Cartwright's hands but Cartwright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Akkaynak is out! Cartwright gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cam Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Cam Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ICE 9:
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Conrad Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Inhanamoto on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartwright misses the jab.
Inhanamoto stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inhanamoto throws a big counter combination but Cartwright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.#T1#
Inhanamoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartwright.
Inhanamoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Inhanamoto.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Inhanamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright looks winded!#KD#
Inhanamoto cracks Cartwright with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Inhanamoto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cartwright to stand back up!#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Inhanamoto ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Cartwright clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Conrad Cartwright was interviewed post fight and said 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'. |
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Event:
SFC 3: Caetano vs. Knights
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartwright as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cartwright is trying to keep Collins in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cartwright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Collins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Collins not doing much here.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins wants to stand but Cartwright has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Collins prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
Collins trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
And Collins counters with a quick kick to the body but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Cartwright shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Collins darts in and clinches Cartwright up against the ropes.#T4##BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright closes the distance but Collins moves to the side
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
#TD#
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown 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!
Collins wants to stand but Cartwright has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to stall but Collins improves his position.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Cartwright tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright looking to slow down the pace here.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartwright uses from the top position.
Cartwright trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Collins wants to stand up but Cartwright is controlling him. #T1#
Collins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Collins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range. #CL#
Collins clinches up against the ropes.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
#TD#
Collins jumps guard and drags Cartwright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Collins controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cartwright is pressing down on Collins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Collins is holding on for now.
Brad Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartwright defends it nicely.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Cartwright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cartwright wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Cartwright tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Collins dominated that second round.
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#
Cartwright tries to clinch #TD#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright controlling the position.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Collins working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Collins is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Cartwright won't allow Collins to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Collins has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a thumping low kick.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartwright defends it nicely.#T3#
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Cartwright wants to clinch.#CL#
Collins has Cartwright up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##TD#
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Collins trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright sneaks back into half guard.
Collins content to control rather than advance.
Collins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Collins! |
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Event:
ICE 9:
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macho Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cartwright's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Callum Cartwright has been cut.
Macho Man slips a straight right by Cartwright.
Macho Man slips under a jab from Cartwright.
Macho Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Macho Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macho Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macho Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Cartwright drops Macho Man with a beautiful combination! Macho Man stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cartwright is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Randy Macho Man has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Macho Man ducks down to avoid it.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cartwright.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macho Man. #T1#
Macho Man defending well as Cartwright loads up on a big left hand.
Macho Man is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Macho Man's head coaches at PhoQus Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Cartwright feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Macho Man sprawling to the canvas! Macho Man rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cartwright finish him?!
#ROC2#Macho Man is rocked!
Macho Man tries to clinch but Cartwright moves away
and Cartwright counters with a huge right that knocks Macho Man out cold! Cartwright is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum Cartwright! |
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Event:
Bellicose XXIII
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
David stuffs the takedown.
David avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Cartwright. #TD#
Cartwright gets caught flat footed, as David shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
David is pushing down on Cartwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartwright is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
David tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Cartwright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! David escapes and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cartwright manages to work his way to half guard, despite David's best efforts.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of David's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take David's back!
David tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
David is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but David is defending it well.
Cartwright lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on David's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
David breaks Cartwright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright is in trouble now - David has advanced to mount!
David lands with some strikes.
David with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
David is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cartwright can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
David landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
David prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as David tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
David got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, David has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
David wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
David looking to pass the guard.
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 Corin David will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
David throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.#CL#
David forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
David has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartwright uses from the top position.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
David is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
David gets full guard.
David working a defensive guard here.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.#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.
Cartwright is nestled in close to David, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clin Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
David regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright works over David with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
David trying to control here.
David wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
David is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
David is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
David is looking to improve his position.
David blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
David is pressing down on Cartwright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is working David over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright is pushing down on David's leg trying to pass to half guard. David is fighting to maintain full guard but Cartwright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Cartwright 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.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright prevents David from improving his position.
David wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
David moves forwards but Cartwright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
David is controlling Cartwright's trapped leg to prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.#T1#
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
David actively working from the bottom here.
David manages to get to full guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but David blocks nicely.
Cartwright pushes down on David's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is keen to just control but David is a slippery customer.
David gets back to full guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cartwright stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David 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.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think David should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! David should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clin Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Clin Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld live 22
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Mullin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nansen tries to clinch but Mullin is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Nansen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mullin doesn't seem phased though.
Mullin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mullin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nansen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mullin is out of range and Nansen settles back down.
Nansen lunges at Mullin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mullin's hand.
Nansen misses with a looping left.
Mullin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nansen cracks Mullin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Nansen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nansen tests Mullin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nansen!
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mullin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Mullin misses the target. #T1#
The fighters circling - Nansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nansen lands an overhand right.
Nansen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mullin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mullin throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mullin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mullin breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nansen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mullin - the referee stops the clock and Nansen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mullin. Nansen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Mullin forces Nansen back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Nansen wants the takedown. Mullin is fighting it off but Nansen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mullin's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nansen is controlling him.
Nansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mullin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nansen is controlling him.
Mullin is trying to control the position but Nansen postures up.
Nansen prevents Mullin from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Nansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullin is retaining full guard.
Nansen stops Mullin from standing up.
Nansen passes Mullin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mullin is looking to escape.
Nansen wants to take a breather but Mullin is having none of it.
Nansen wants to pass the guard but Mullin is defending well.
Nansen prevents Mullin from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Nansen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mullin is trying to stand up here but Nansen is controlling him well.
Mullin is not content to let Nansen control the position.
Mullin trying to hold on to Nansen's head to control him but Nansen postures up.
Nansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nansen stops Mullin from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Nansen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Nansen 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.
Mullin tries to get to full guard but Nansen has control of the leg.
Nansen is looking to advance position but Mullin won't allow it.
Nansen prevents Mullin from standing back up.
Nansen trying to control from half guard but Mullin is working away.
Mullin is trying to stand up here but Nansen is controlling him well.
Nansen working Mullin over with strikes.
Mullin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nansen is working away from the top position though.
Mullin pushes Nansen off looking to stand but Nansen dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nansen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Nansen is looking for a kimura here.
Nansen stops Mullin from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Nansen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nansen.
Nice strikes from Nansen there.
Nansen working the head and body with strikes.
Mullin tries to kick Nansen off but Nansen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nansen wants to pass to mount but Mullin is defending the position.
Mullin wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Mullin kicks off Nansen and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thorvald Nansen dominated that round.
That's time! Mullin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mullin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Nansen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mullin doesn't seem phased though.
Mullin misses with a jab to the body
and Nansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mullin tries to clinch there but Nansen circles away.
Nansen throws out a counter right but Mullin avoids it with no problem.
Nansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nansen misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Mullin clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nansen.
Nansen misses with a punch to the body.
Nansen takes a shot to the head.
Mullin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mullin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mullin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mullin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1##SU#
Mullin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mullin misses with a head kick.
Nansen lands a jab.
Nansen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mullin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mullin.
Nansen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Mullin.
Nansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nansen tries to clinch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mullin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mullin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
Mullin looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Nansen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mullin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nansen closes the distance and clinches up with Mullin, looking for a takedown. Nansen pushes Mullin against the cage but Mullin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Mullin.
Nansen throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mullin. Those never looked like landing.
Nansen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mullin throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Mullin. No joy for Nansen on that attempt.
Mullin throws a counter high kick but Nansen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Herbert Mullin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorvald Nansen.
Nansen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mullin finds it's way round the side to connect with Nansen's head.
Mullin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mullin feints a jab promting Nansen to slip. Mullin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nansen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Mullin moves in looking to clinch but Nansen pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Nansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mullin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herbert Mullin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nansen throws a body punch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mullin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nansen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Mullin pushes Nansen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mullin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nansen lands a slapping body shot.
Nansen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mullin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nansen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Mullin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin moves in looking to clinch but Nansen pushes him off.
Nansen shoots in but Mullin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mullin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nansen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nansen lands a slapping body shot.
Mullin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nansen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nansen slips a jab and a cross from Mullin.
A head kick misses from Mullin.
Nansen scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nansen wants to clinch.
Mullin tries to clinch but Nansen moves out of range.
Mullin throws a series of punches but Nansen moves out of range.
Mullin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nansen throws a wild body kick that Mullin sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Nansen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nansen lands in his opponent's guard.
Nansen wants to control from the top but Mullin keeps moving.
Thorvald Nansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin wants to stand up but Nansen is controlling him.
Nansen forces his way into half guard.#ES#
Mullin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Nansen cracks Mullin with an open hand slap.#CL#
Mullin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nansen throws a head kick that misses.
Mullin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nansen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nansen swinging wildly here.
Nansen misses the jab.
Nansen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Nansen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nansen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#ES#
Mullin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mullin cracks Nansen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nansen wants to clinch up but Mullin keeps it at a distance.
As Nansen backs away, Mullin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nansen throws out a loose jab but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nansen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nansen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Mullin is rocked!
Herbert Mullin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen steps in with a hook that catches Mullin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nansen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mullin looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorvald Nansen!
Our winner, Thorvald Nansen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ICE 8: Ua Keu
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Lake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kochanowski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kochanowski gets caught napping as Lake dives in and scores a takedown. Kochanowski manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Kochanowski has his feet on Lake's thighs here. He's pushed Lake off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lake screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateusz Kochanowski! |
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Event:
ICE 8: Ua Keu
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jackson works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson working Alexander over with strikes. #T1#
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Alexander is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Alexander has been cut.
Jackson sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Alexander! Oh, Alexander is in big trouble! Jackson lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cujo Jackson!
Cujo Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ICE 8: Ua Keu
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Drugger tries for a takedown but Cartwright circles away easily
and Cartwright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Drugger throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Drugger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drugger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drugger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Drugger.
Drugger goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drugger misses with a shot to the body
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cartwright darts in and clinches Drugger up against the cage.
Drugger is looking for a takedown.
Cartwright is leaning against Drugger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Drugger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drugger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drugger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cartwright pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Cartwright has clasped his hands together around Drugger's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Drugger struggling a bit here.
Cartwright tries to advance to mount but Drugger denies him. #T2#
Drugger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drugger keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Drugger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drugger is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
Drugger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartwright off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright rolls, trying to escape but Drugger keeps control of the position.
Drugger wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Drugger gets his hands free as Cartwright looks to control.
Drugger has the hooks in. Cartwright is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drugger misses with a punch to the head.
Drugger scores with punches from the back.
Drugger throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Cartwright!
#T3#
Drugger missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Drugger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Even with his hooks in, Drugger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Drugger lands shots from the back.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Drugger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cartwright has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Drugger breaks the grip.
Drugger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drugger punches the canvas rather than the man. #T4#
Cartwright covering up well and avoiding damage.
Drugger somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Drugger won't let him.
Cartwright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drugger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Drugger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Drugger has control of the leg.
Drugger works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abel Drugger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Drugger misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright throws a counter high kick but Drugger was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drugger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cartwright defends well and Drugger ends up having to push Cartwright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drugger. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drugger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drugger is defended easily by Cartwright.
Muchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Drugger.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Drugger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Drugger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Cartwright wants the takedown. Drugger is fighting it off but Cartwright persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drugger's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Drugger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cartwright is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Drugger.
Drugger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drugger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drugger defends it well.
Drugger trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Drugger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright. #T2#
Drugger lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
We've been informed that Drugger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cartwright prevents Drugger from improving his position.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drugger is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Drugger tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Drugger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drugger's head.
Cartwright postures up in Drugger's guard and throws a big left but Drugger blocks it. #T3#
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Drugger has his feet on Cartwright's thighs here. He's pushed Cartwright off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cartwright screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abel Drugger! |
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ICE 8: Ua Keu
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Jet misses with a body kick.
Jet loads up on a big right hand but Okoro slips the punch.
Okoro keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Okoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Okoro drags the fight down to the ground.
Okoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okoro is pulling down on Jet's head. It's preventing any offense from Jet, at least for the moment.
Jet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okoro has his hands on Jet's head, controlling the position.
Jet distracts Okoro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jet throwing strikes from guard but Okoro blocks nicely.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Jet from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okoro pulls Jet in close to his closed guard and prevents Jet from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Jet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jet trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jet postures up.
Jet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okoro trying to keep a closed guard but Jet is proving a slippery customer.
Okoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoro, not yet.
Jet trying to control but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Jet looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Okoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoro is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Jet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jet advances position into side control!
Okoro is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Jet trying to control the position but Okoro is working away.
Okoro tries to buck Jet off but Jet is having none of it.
Jet throws a strike aimed at the side of Okoro's head but Okoro avoids it well.
Jet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Okoro some visible discomfort.
Okoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okoro is trying to control Jet's posture but Jet avoids it.
Okoro 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.
Okoro is looking to regain half guard here but Jet keeps moving and retains side control.
Jet throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Okoro is not content to let Jet control the position.
Okoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jet cracks Okoro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jet cracks Okoro with a big elbow.
Jet grinds an elbow into Okoro's temple. #SUB#
Jet tries for a kimura but Okoro is defending well.
Jet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jet working the ground and pound.
Okoro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Okoro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jet trying to control here.
Jet tries to roll over but Okoro keeps him under control.#T4#
Jet manages to get to full guard.
Okoro stopping the sweep attempt from Jet.
Jet controlling Okoro's posture.
Jet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jet is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoro looking to control.
#SUB2#
Okoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okoro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jet looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jet controls Okoro momentarily but Okoro frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Jet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Okoro looking to score a takedown here. Jet is defending well but Okoro drives through and ends up in Jet's guard.
Jet looking to control.
Okoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Okoro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Okoro throwing strikes but missing.
Okoro trying to control but Jet is working from the bottom.
Okoro prevents Jet from getting back to his feet.
Jet is trying to control the position but Okoro postures up.
Jet pulls Okoro in close to his closed guard and prevents Okoro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Okoro throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro wants to control from the top but Jet keeps moving.
Benny Jet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jet being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Jet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoro defends well.
Jet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okoro.
Okoro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jet's guard.
Okoro thows a huge punch but Jet dodges it nicely.
Jet moves into full guard.
Okoro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okoro trying to control but Jet is working from the bottom.
Okoro postures up.
#T2#
Okoro landing with the ground and pound.
Okoro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okoro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okoro stopping the sweep attempt from Jet.
Jet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okoro's guard. #REVR#
Jet is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoro has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okoro holds on and takes a little breather.
Jet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okoro wants to sweep but no luck.
Okoro is pulling down on Jet's head. It's preventing any offense from Jet, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Okoro is looking for a triangle but Jet pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Jet chips away with some ground and pound.
Jet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Okoro is looking for a triangle but Jet pushes his legs off easily.
Okoro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jet is one step ahead there.
Jet trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jet preventing the sweep.
Okoro is controlling Jet's posture.
Okoro working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Okoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoro, not yet.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Jet from controlling successfully.
Okoro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jet is striking off his back. Okoro thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ground and pound from Okoro.
Jet wants to get back to his feet.
Jet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okoro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okoro's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoro trying to control the hands but Jet won't let him.
I really don't envy Okoro right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Udonis Okoro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jet lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Okoro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jet is looking to regain half guard here but Okoro keeps moving and retains side control.
Jet is trying to get back to his feet.
Jet is looking to regain half guard here but Okoro keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoro trying to control the action but Jet is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Okoro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro misses with the ground and pound.
Okoro throws a strike aimed at the side of Jet's head but Jet avoids it well.
Jet sneaks back into half guard.
Jet works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Okoro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jet controlling Okoro's posture.
Jet looking to control.
Okoro landing some decent shots from guard.
Jet working a defensive guard here.
Okoro 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.
Okoro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Okoro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jet looking to control.
Okoro cracks Jet with a solid left hand.
Jet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Okoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okoro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Okoro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okoro defending well though. #T3#
Okoro is staying active underneath Jet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okoro moves into full guard.
Jet lands a couple of elbows.
Jet distracts Okoro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jet scoring with some ground and pound.
Jet wants to pass the guard but Okoro is keeping the position.
Jet won't allow Okoro to sweep him here.
Jet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Okoro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jet wants to control from the top but Okoro keeps moving.
Jet throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Okoro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jet postures up.
Jet throws a big right hand that misses.
Okoro working a defensive guard here.
Okoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jet throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoro can do to turn this around?
Okoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Okoro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Jet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jet 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Jet!
An out of breath Benny Jet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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