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Event:
MMMA 30: Mars vs Jihad
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but Redbeard is quick to defend against it.
Redbeard's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Redbeard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Redbeard.
Redbeard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Redbeard throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Dhamma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Redbeard pushes Dhamma off and gets back to his feet.
Redbeard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redbeard defends it nicely.
Redbeard scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redbeard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Redbeard duly obliges. #TD#
Redbeard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Dhamma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dhamma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redbeard defends it well. #SUB#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redbeard sees it coming and defends easily.
Redbeard tries to get to full guard but Dhamma has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhamma'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.#SUB#
Dhamma 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.
Redbeard wants to improve his position but Dhamma is controlling well.
#T2#
Redbeard wants to control but Dhamma is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redbeard defends it well.
Redbeard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhamma is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but Redbeard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage.
Redbeard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.#T3#
Redbeard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dhamma trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Dhamma forces his way into half guard.
Dhamma wants to take a breather but Redbeard is having none of it.
Dhamma is pressing down on Redbeard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redbeard is holding on for now.
Dhamma passes the guard and advances to mount!
Redbeard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Redbeard gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Redbeard is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhamma.
#SUB#
Dhamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhamma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Redbeard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dhamma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raymun Redbeard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dhamma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dhamma tests Redbeard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dhamma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Redbeard.
Dhamma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redbeard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redbeard throws a leg kick #TD#
so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Redbeard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch.
Redbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but Redbeard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Redbeard throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura but Redbeard is defending well.
Redbeard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redbeard.
Dhamma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Redbeard tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dhamma easily slips into full mount!
Dhamma looking to control but Redbeard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Dhamma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Redbeard is surviving well by controlling Dhamma's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Dhamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Redbeard frees his head quite easily.
Dhamma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Redbeard hang on?#T2#
Redbeard is desperately trying to improve his position but Dhamma has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma with good strikes from the mount here!
Redbeard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redbeard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dhamma prevents Redbeard from improving his position.#SUB#
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redbeard sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Dhamma there.
Dhamma wants to control but Redbeard is keeping him busy.
Redbeard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redbeard.#T3#
Dhamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Redbeard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yogi Dhamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redbeard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
Dhamma trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Dhamma distracts Redbeard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Redbeard looking for a sweep. Not yet Redbeard, not yet. #ES2#
Redbeard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dhamma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Redbeard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Redbeard.
Dhamma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redbeard throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Dhamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhamma. #SUB#
Dhamma seems to be working for a kimura but Redbeard defends the submission attempt.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Dhamma is looking to take a break and control but Redbeard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redbeard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Dhamma stands and throws Redbeard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dhamma gets to mount! Redbeard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yogi Dhamma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Redbeard misses with a double jab.
Redbeard throws a jab when Dhamma was well out of range.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redbeard misses with a series of wild punches.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Redbeard.
Dhamma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redbeard manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Redbeard closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Redbeard misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redbeard throws a nice looking combination but Dhamma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhamma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redbeard sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Redbeard. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Dhamma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Redbeard throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Raymun Redbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dhamma is defended easily by Redbeard.
Redbeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redbeard throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
Dhamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redbeard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Redbeard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redbeard working a defensive guard here.
Dhamma passes Redbeard's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dhamma is working for a kimura but Redbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB#
Dhamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redbeard has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dhamma is working for a kimura but Redbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
Redbeard pushes Dhamma off looking to stand but Dhamma dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Redbeard wants to control but Dhamma passes into side.
Dhamma has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Redbeard!#SUB#
Dhamma jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Redbeard manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redbeard has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dhamma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Redbeard tries to control but Dhamma manages to take his back.#T4#
Redbeard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dhamma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redbeard is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Dhamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Redbeard frees his head quite easily.
Redbeard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redbeard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dhamma looking to secure an arm triangle but Redbeard defends it well.
Redbeard is trying desperately to improve position.#SU#
Dhamma gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Redbeard throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yogi Dhamma.
I think Dhamma 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yogi Dhamma!
After the big win, Yogi Dhamma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Raymun Redbeard stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yo, fuck this. This is bullshit. I was robbed. Peace.'.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 12
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Redbeard misses with a wild body shot.
Redbeard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Redbeard scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Fran looks to land a combination. Redbeard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Fran defending well as Redbeard loads up on a big left hand.
Redbeard's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Redbeard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Fran lands a head kick. Redbeard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Redbeard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redbeard falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Fran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redbeard in his tracks.
Redbeard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Fran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redbeard throws a sloppy body shot
and De Fran counters with a left and a right... And another left! Redbeard is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andr De Fran!
Andr De Fran retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Andr De Fran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Raymun Redbeard spoke after the fight, saying 'Yo, fuck this. This is bullshit. I was robbed. Peace.'.
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Event:
MMMA 20: Bio Hazard
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Machine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Redbeard's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Redbeard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Redbeard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Redbeard closes the distance and clinches.
Machine scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard cracks Machine with an open hand slap.
Redbeard stalks Machine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machine's face. Machine staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.#CL#
Machine clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redbeard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machine moves out of range of the leg kick from Redbeard.
Machine tries to bum rush Redbeard with a series of wild strikes but Redbeard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Redbeard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Redbeard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Redbeard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machine, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.
Redbeard misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Redbeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.#CL#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Redbeard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redbeard throws a combination. Machine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Redbeard throws a series of punches but Machine moves out of range.
Redbeard lands a jab-cross combination.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redbeard.#CL2#
Redbeard instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine with a nice cross.
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!
Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Machine closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Redbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redbeard throws the left hand but Machine avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Machine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redbeard's guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Redbeard.
Redbeard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machine stops Redbeard from standing up. #T2#
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Redbeard keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
Machine is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Redbeard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Redbeard.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redbeard is keeping the position for now.
Machine won't allow Redbeard to sweep him here. #T3#
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Redbeard is trying to get back to full guard.
Redbeard is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Machine is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Machine'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.
Redbeard is looking to improve his position.
Redbeard landing small, sideways elbows.
Machine stalling.
Redbeard is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machine stalling away here and it's allowed Redbeard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machine passes Redbeard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machine trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Redbeard looking for submissions off his back.
Redbeard wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
Redbeard is trying to stand back up but Machine is controlling him
Redbeard tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Redbeard pushes Machine off looking to stand but Machine dives back in and keeps control.
Redbeard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redbeard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymun Redbeard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Redbeard looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Redbeard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machine is able to avoid easily.
Machine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redbeard misses with a leg kick
and Machine counters with a three punch combo that has Redbeard backing up. Redbeard nods at Machine to acknowledge the strikes.
Machine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machine duly obliges.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redbeard scores with a decent looking hook.
Machine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machine moves out of range as Redbeard strikes.
Redbeard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redbeard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Machine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redbeard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machine is in Redbeard's guard.
Machine trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Redbeard is looking to stand up but Machine isn't so interested in that idea.
Machine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Redbeard has his feet on Machine's thighs here. He's pushed Machine 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! Machine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymun Redbeard!
In his post fight interview, Raymun Redbeard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Madness MMA 15: Dead Memories
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Redbeard looks to score with a jab to the body but Mewes is just out of range.#TD2#
Mewes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mewes works to advance to full mount. Redbeard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SU2#
Mewes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mewes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mewes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redbeard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mewes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Redbeard.
Redbeard throws a leg kick but Mewes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mewes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mewes throws out a counter right but Redbeard avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Redbeard.
Mewes throws a counter combo.
Redbeard tries to work over Mewes's front leg with a kick but Mewes checks it.
Mewes tries to clinch but Redbeard moves out of range.
Redbeard thows a leg kick but Mewes checks it
and Mewes counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mewes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mewes lands with a nice combination. Redbeard backs away looking to recover.
Mewes throws a sloppy head kick and Redbeard moves out of range easily.
Mewes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Mewes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redbeard sprawls well. Redbeard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mewes gets slowly back to his feet.
Redbeard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Redbeard.
Redbeard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mewes counters with a two punch combo.
Redbeard leaves Mewes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Redbeard does no damage.
Mewes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raymun Redbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Redbeard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Redbeard backs off Mewes throws a huge counter combo but Redbeard manages to avoid it all.
Mewes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mewes.
Redbeard throws a nice looking combination but Mewes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redbeard misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mewes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Redbeard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mewes.
Raymun Redbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mewes.
Redbeard looks to throw the jab but Mewes is out of range.
Mewes throws a sloppy head kick and Redbeard moves out of range easily.
Redbeard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mewes is out of range and Redbeard settles back down.
Redbeard throws a body kick that misses.
Mewes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redbeard throws a right hand that misses
letting Mewes counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Mewes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Redbeard is trying to defend but Mewes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Redbeard actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Redbeard is defending against the submission attempts here by Mewes.
Mewes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redbeard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Redbeard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Redbeard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mewes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Redbeard wants to sweep here but Mewes controlling him for the moment.
Redbeard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Redbeard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mewes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Mewes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Redbeard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mewes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Redbeard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mewes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Redbeard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mewes dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Redbeard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mewes passes Redbeard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Redbeard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Redbeard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mewes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mewes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Redbeard working for a triangle but Mewes defends it easily.
Redbeard keeping full guard, as Mewes tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mewes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mewes dives in for a single leg takedown but Redbeard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Mewes. Those never looked like landing.
Redbeard throws a hook to the side of Mewes's head but Mewes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Redbeard 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Redbeard closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mewes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redbeard throws a nice looking combination but Mewes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redbeard misses with a looping right.
Redbeard takes a swing at Mewes's ribcage but misses.
Redbeard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Mewes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mewes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redbeard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mewes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redbeard circles away quickly and effectively.
Redbeard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Redbeard doesn't manage to clinch there - Mewes circles away.
Redbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redbeard throws a right and a left that Mewes avoids nicely. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mewes!
Mewes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redbeard to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Mewes pushes Redbeard up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mewes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redbeard throws a leg kick that misses.
Mewes avoids a kick to the body.
Jason Mewes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Redbeard finds it's target.
Redbeard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mewes's corner calls for a 1-2. Mewes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redbeard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mewes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Redbeard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Redbeard. Those never looked like landing.
Redbeard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redbeard missing with a left hand there. Mewes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mewes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Mewes throws a sloppy head kick and Redbeard moves out of range easily.
Redbeard misses with a two punch combination.
Mewes 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.
Raymun Redbeard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redbeard misses the jab.
Mewes with the counter takedown but Redbeard avoids it easily.
Mewes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redbeard on the side of the head.
Redbeard misses with a hook to the body
and Mewes counters with a nice uppercut.
Redbeard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mewes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redbeard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mewes was well out of range. Poor timing from Redbeard.
Redbeard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redbeard throws out a leg kick but Mewes moves out of range and Redbeard only half commits.
A punch combination from Mewes misses. #CL#
Redbeard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redbeard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mewes has him pressed against the cage.
Redbeard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Redbeard tries to break the clinch but Mewes is controlling the position. #T3##BC#
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mewes moves out of range of the strikes.
Raymun Redbeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redbeard tries to score with a low kick but Mewes moves his leg out of the way.
Mewes with a nice cross.
Redbeard tries to clinch up but Mewes circles away and keeps his distance.
Redbeard throws a right and a left that Mewes avoids nicely.
Redbeard throws a right hand that Mewes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mewes also avoids with ease.
Redbeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mewes is looking for the big counter here.
Mewes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redbeard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mewes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Mewes feints and as Redbeard raises his hands in defense, Mewes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jason Mewes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redbeard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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!
Redbeard is just content to waste time from the top position. Mewes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Mewes pulls Redbeard in close to prevent any damage.
Redbeard wants to control from the top but Mewes keeps moving.
Mewes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redbeard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Redbeard has gone for a leg lock! Mewes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Redbeard's guard.#REVB#
Mewes controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raymun Redbeard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Redbeard throws a chopping leg kick but Mewes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redbeard misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Mewes.
Mewes throws a head kick that Redbeard semi-blocks.
Redbeard throws a leg kick but Mewes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Redbeard jabs at Mewes's body.
Redbeard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redbeard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mewes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Redbeard instigates a clinch. #BC#
Redbeard breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redbeard. That's going to slow Mewes down.
Mewes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mewes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mewes throws a chopping leg kick but Redbeard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redbeard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Redbeard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mewes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Redbeard misses with a series of wild punches.
Mewes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redbeard walks into a jab.
Mewes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redbeard circles away quickly and effectively.
Mewes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Redbeard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redbeard misses with a few strikes there.
Mewes with the counter takedown but Redbeard avoids it easily.
Redbeard throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redbeard lands an overhand right.
Redbeard misses with a double jab.
Redbeard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mewes counter with a right hand.
Redbeard throws a right and a left that Mewes avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mewes ducks under a wild hook from Redbeard.
Mewes cracks a nice hook into Redbeard's ribs.
Mewes stalks Redbeard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Redbeard's face. Redbeard staggers backwards, shaken.
Mewes scores with a head kick. Redbeard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Redbeard misses with a wild combination.
Mewes throws a counter combo.
Mewes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redbeard.
#TD2#
Mewes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Redbeard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mewes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mewes won't allow Redbeard to sweep him here.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Mewes from controlling successfully.
Redbeard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mewes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Mewes trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Mewes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Redbeard as Mewes shoots in.#TD2#
Mewes shoots in and gets a takedown into Redbeard's guard.#SUB#
Redbeard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mewes defends it easily.
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Redbeard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Redbeard has his foot on Mewes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mewes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mewes passes Redbeard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mewes is working for a kimura but Redbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mewes is trying to work for a kimura but Redbeard is defending well.
Mewes prevents Redbeard from improving his position.
Mewes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redbeard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Redbeard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redbeard is trying to stand.
Mewes is trying to control. Redbeard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raymun Redbeard.
I think Redbeard 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raymun Redbeard!
In his post fight interview, Raymun Redbeard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Jason Mewes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young and I'll be back, better and more awesome!'.
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Event:
EVO 283: Traylor vs Minasian
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Aldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aldo.#TD2#
Khan tries to sprawl but Aldo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Aldo seems to be working for a kimura but Khan defends the submission attempt.
Khan is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Aldo prevents Khan from standing back up.
#SUB#
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
Khan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan is trying to keep Aldo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Khan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aldo uses it to pass to side control.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Aldo working the head and body with strikes.
Khan struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Khan throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Aldo has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Khan. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Aldo off and Aldo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EVO 273: Alvado vs Taisto
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Khan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Harland moves out of range easily.
Khan misses with a combination
#TD#
and Harland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harland. #ES2#
Khan pushes Harland off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Khan gets a double leg takedown into Harland's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harland 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.
Harland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harland wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Harland managing to control the position.
Harland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Harland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Khan has gone for a leg lock! Harland slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khan's guard.#REVR#
Harland controlling from the top position.
Khan trying to strike off his back.
Khan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harland distracts Khan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Harland defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Khan looking for subs off his back but Harland has passed one foot through into half guard.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Khan actively working from the bottom here.
Harland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harland lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Harland working the head and body with strikes.
Khan taking some punishment here, with Harland in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Harland there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harland connects with a nice short shot to Khan's temple.
Harland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES2#
Khan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harland as he jumps to the side. #T4##TD2#
Khan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harland is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Khan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harland regains half guard, as Khan was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Khan is working for a kimura but Harland is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mustafa Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Harland as he checks the leg kick.
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown. Harland tries to sprawl out of it but Khan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Harland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khan's guard.#ES2#
Khan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harland gets caught flat footed, as Khan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan preventing the sweep.
Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Khan is trying to get an arm triangle but Harland is defending well. #T1#
Khan wants to control but Harland is keeping him busy.
Harland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan trying to mount his opponent but Harland defends it.
Harland keeping control of the position.
Harland trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khan is looking to advance position but Harland won't allow it.
Harland taking some punishment here, with Khan in his half guard.
Khan is thwarting Harland's attempts to control the position.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan tries to pass to full mount but Harland defends it.
Harland trying to control from the bottom.
Khan prevents Harland from improving his position.
Mustafa Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Khan trying to control the action but Harland is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khan is looking for a kimura but Harland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khan to get the leverage.
Khan wants to take a breather but Harland is having none of it.
Khan throwing shots but Harland is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Harland is defending against the submission attempts here by Khan.
Harland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan wants to get up but he can't break Harland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harland is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mustafa Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harland defends well and Khan ends up having to push Harland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Zander Harland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Khan.#TD2#
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into Harland's guard.
Harland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan. #SUB2#
Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khan has Harland in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Khan working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khan shoots in for a double leg but Harland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Harland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into Harland's guard.
Harland looking to control.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Harland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khan's guard. #REVR#
Harland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland with a nice head shot there.
Harland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Harland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland landing with the ground and pound.
Harland trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harland defends it easily.#T2#
Harland stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khan pulls Harland in close to his closed guard and prevents Harland from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Khan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harland 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 Khan.
Harland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Khan some visible discomfort.
#T3##SUB#
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Harland cracks Khan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harland trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Harland taking a break here but Khan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Harland trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away. #T4#
Khan trying to control but Harland postures up.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khan trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harland pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Harland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mustafa Khan!
Mustafa Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Zander Harland had this to say: 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
Infinity: 155 tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Lannister fails to land with a series of punches.
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lannister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khan's half guard.
Lannister is taking a breather. Khan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lannister.
#SUB#
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Khan wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lannister is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU#
Lannister stands up out of the half guard. #T1##CL#
Lannister rushes Khan and presses him up against the cage.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister lands a left hand.
#BC#
Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Lannister decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lannister is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lannister drops an elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Lannister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice strikes from Lannister there. #SUB#
Lannister is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU#
Lannister stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Khan shoots in and drives through. Lannister sprawls well.#CL#
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Lannister. Lannister maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Lannister is fighting off a takedown attempt but Khan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lannister to the mat. Lannister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Khan looks winded!#SUB#
Khan looking to improve position, pressing down on Lannister's thigh with his hand. Lannister seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Khan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Khan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lannister picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrion Lannister!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyrion Lannister waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 8$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CEC 458
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kummola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Khan with the active half guard here but Kummola passes nicely into side control.
Kummola is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kummola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kummola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khan is not content to let Kummola control the position.
Kummola landing a few strikes.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kummola lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khan is looking to regain half guard here but Kummola keeps moving and retains side control.
Kummola working the ground and pound.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Kummola's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Khan is trying to control Kummola's posture but Kummola avoids it.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Kummola landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Kummola lands an elbow. #T2#
Khan is looking to regain half guard here but Kummola keeps moving and retains side control.
Kummola scoring with punches from side control.
Kummola trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Kummola scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Kummola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kummola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Khan is trying to control Kummola's posture but Kummola avoids it.
Khan is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Khan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is trying to work for a sweep but Kummola has mounted him!
Kummola cracks Khan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kummola lands a big elbow.
Khan wants to control but Kummola is having none of it.
Kummola tries to push Khan's head away but Khan is holding on tight.
Kummola wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Kummola lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khan hang on?#T4#
Khan tries to lock up and control but Kummola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kummola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kummola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Khan wants to control but Kummola is having none of it.
Kummola with good strikes from the mount here!
Khan really wants to buck Kummola off and get back to his feet.
Khan is bucking up trying to escape but Kummola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is looking to improve his position but Kummola isn't that keen on the idea.
Khan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kummola is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kummola has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Kummola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Khan gets a double leg takedown into Kummola's guard.#SUB#
Kummola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.
Kummola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kummola, not yet.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kummola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kummola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kummola is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kummola has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kummola working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Kummola looking to pass the guard.
Kummola is working Khan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kummola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kummola wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Kummola forces his way into half guard.
Khan missing with punches from the bottom.
Khan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kummola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Khan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kummola is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Khan wants to improve his position but Kummola is controlling well.
Kummola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kummola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kummola slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kummola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kummola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at World Combat Sports Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kummola is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kummola working over Khan with some ground and pound. Khan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kale Kummola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kummola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Kummola is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Kummola there.
Kummola trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kummola connects with a nice short shot to Khan's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kummola is working away from the top position though.
Kummola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Kummola dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Khan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kummola did well to prevent Khan getting side control.
Khan thows a huge punch but Kummola dodges it nicely.
Khan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kummola trying to control here.
Kummola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kummola is refusing to be controlled, as Khan sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kummola defends it well.
Kummola wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola moves into full guard.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kummola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kummola 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.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Kummola 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.
Kummola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kummola trying to control the position.
Kummola keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan preventing the sweep.
Kummola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khan's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Khan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kummola uses it to pass to side control.
Khan is trying to control Kummola's posture but Kummola avoids it.
Kummola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working. #T2#
Kummola is working Khan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Khan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Kummola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kummola actively working from the bottom here.
Kummola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kummola.#SUB2#
Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kummola is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kummola has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kummola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Khan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kummola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kummola working for a triangle but Khan defends it easily.
Khan is looking to work some ground and pound but Kummola has wrist control.#T4##SUB#
Kummola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kummola is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Khan is in close to Kummola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mustafa Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kummola keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan content to stall in guard here.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kummola keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mustafa Khan.
Well Kummola 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Kummola!
Kale Kummola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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CEC 453
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Khan shoots in for a double leg but Machina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machina misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khan.
Machina taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Khan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machina clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Machina tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Khan throwing strikes but Machina recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Machina is looking for a sweep. Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machina works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machina looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machina keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Khan being controlled here momentarily.
Machina is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Machina is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Machina pulls Khan in close to prevent any damage.
Khan trying to control but Machina is working from the bottom.
Khan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at World Combat Sports Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machina is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Khan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machina swivels and escapes.
Judge Machina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Khan.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machina.
#TD2#
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machina is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machina is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Khan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machina's legs. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Machina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Khan tries for a kimura but Machina is defending well.
Machina tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Khan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machina has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Khan but great work by Machina.
Khan stops Machina from passing to mount.
Machina advances nicely into full mount.
Machina controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Machina thowing shots but they're missing.
Machina controlling from mount.
Khan is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Machina avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
Machina controlling from mount.
Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Machina has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machina misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mustafa Khan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Machina misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Khan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machina is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machina manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Khan is looking for a sweep. Machina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machina stalling.
Khan is not content to let Machina control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machina continues to stall.#T1#
Khan wants to control but Machina is keeping busy.
Khan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machina passes Khan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machina is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machina in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machina is pressing down on Khan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khan is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan is trying to get back to full guard.
Machina is controlling the pace.
Machina is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khan has a hand on Machina's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Machina takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Machina sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machina prevents Khan from getting the reversal.
Machina looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machina wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Machina sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khan tries to hold on but Machina postures up.
Judge Machina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machina content just to control the position here.
Khan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Machina tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Machina looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan keeps trying to improve his position.
Machina controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Machina dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Khan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machina defends it nicely.
Khan with a poor takedown
and Machina counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Machina throws a body kick that misses.
Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machina pinned against the cage. Machina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Judge Machina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Khan.
Machina stuffs the takedown attempt from Khan. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machina sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Machina.
Khan blocks a head kick by Machina.
#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machina. Khan shrugs it off though. #CL#
Machina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Khan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machina gets back to full guard.
Machina trying to control the position here.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan cracks Machina with a solid left hand.
Machina keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machina has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Machina is pulling down on Khan's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Khan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khan trying to control but Machina is working from the bottom.
Machina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machina keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Judge Machina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machina misses with a low kick.
Khan shoots and misses
and Machina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Machina closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Machina.
A body shot lands from Machina.
Machina lands an uppercut.
Khan jumps guard but Machina turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machina lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Machina throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machina.
Machina misses with a punch to the body.
Machina with a knee to the head.
Machina lands a good knee to the midsection. Khan won't want to take too many of those.
Machina tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Machina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Judge Machina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machina tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Machina back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Machina - that landed with a thud.
Machina lands a nice elbow.
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!
Machina lands a shot to the body.#T4#
The referee calls for Machina to work.
Machina lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khan blocks it with crossed arms.
Machina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machina stalling.
A short right from Machina on the inside.
Knees to the body from Machina.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Machina turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khan blocks it with crossed arms.
Machina stops a takedown attempt from Khan.
Nice elbow from Machina.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machina smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Machina.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge Machina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machina 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judge Machina!
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Event:
CEC 449
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Khan blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Suya gets a clinch.
Suya can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suya can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Suya.
Khan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khan has Suya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Khan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Suya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suya lands an uppercut.
Suya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Suya.
A shot in the inside from Suya.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suya misses with a knee strike.
Suya prevents the takedown attempt.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Suya misses with a knee to the head.
Suya lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suya.
Suya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suya scores a nice knee to the body.
Suya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Suya.
Suya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suya smiles and moves away.
Suya throws a head kick that misses.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Suya breaks away and moves out of range.
Suya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Suya lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Khan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suya cracks the inside of Khan's front leg.
Suya connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Khan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suya did well to prevent Khan getting side control.
Suya is trying to stand back up but Khan is controlling him
Khan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suya is trying to stand up here but Khan is controlling him well. #SUB#
Khan seems to be looking for submissions.
Suya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suya tries to kick Khan off but Khan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suya.
Suya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Suya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suya lands with a right hand.
That kick from Suya tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suya throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch.
Khan has Suya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suya misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Khan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Suya regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suya wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khan throws a big elbow that misses.
Suya wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khan dives in and grabs Suya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suya pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Suya is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suya tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suya to the ground. Suya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kanchai Suya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suya thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khan.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Suya gets double underhooks and turns Khan into the cage.
Khan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suya to score with a decent uppercut.
Khan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suya misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Khan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suya's guard.#T1#
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Suya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan stops Suya from standing up. #SU#
Khan stands and steps away. Suya gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suya tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suya to the ground. Suya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt
and Suya counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Khan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suya lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Suya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Suya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suya lands a good knee to the midsection. Khan won't want to take too many of those.
Suya tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Khan breaks the clinch.
Suya fakes the leg kick and cracks Khan in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suya connects with a solid leg kick.
Kanchai Suya seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Suya takes the fight into the clinch.
Khan is trying to drag Suya to the mat but Suya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Suya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Suya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Suya lands a nice knee to the body.
Suya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Suya scores a nice knee to the body.
Khan is trying to drag Suya to the mat but Suya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Suya.
Kanchai Suya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Suya.
Suya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Khan wants a takedown but no success here.
Suya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Suya scores a nice knee to the body.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suya.
A short right from Suya on the inside.
Suya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Suya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Suya - that landed with a thud.
Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Suya.
Suya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khan.
A short left from Suya.
Suya scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Suya. #ROC2#
Khan is rocked!
Suya working Khan over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suya lands a knee to the body.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Khan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suya.
Suya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suya is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suya sprawls well. Suya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Suya drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Khan can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suya prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suya misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suya.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Khan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Suya regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan stops Suya from standing up. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suya keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Suya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suya is looking to stand back up but Khan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Suya.
Suya pushes Khan off looking to stand but Khan dives back in and keeps control.
Suya is refusing to be controlled, as Khan sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suya tried to score with a low kick but Khan checks it.#TD#
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Suya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khan.
Suya wants to get back to his feet but Khan drags him back down.
Khan trying to control the action but Suya is working from the bottom.
Khan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Khan is trying to ground and pound but Suya uses the momentary lack of control by Khan to regain half guard. #SUB#
Khan seems to be working for a kimura but Suya defends the submission attempt.
Khan looks to land a strike but Suya avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Khan throwing strikes from guard but Suya blocks nicely.
Suya wants to get back to his feet but Khan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Suya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Khan has a closed guard, preventing Suya from standing up.
Khan is looking to stand up but Suya isn't so interested in that idea.
Mustafa Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khan's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Khan working for a triangle but Suya defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanchai Suya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanchai Suya!
During a confident post fight interview, Kanchai Suya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 443
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anastasio just misses with a punch to the body.
Anastasio misses with a body kick.
Anastasio throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anastasio cracks a nice hook into Khan's ribs.
Anastasio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anastasio lands with a shot to the body.
Anastasio throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Anastasio misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anastasio misses with a head kick.
Anastasio misses with a low kick.
Anastasio slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Anastasio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Anastasio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anastasio looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anastasio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Anastasio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Khan.
Anastasio tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anastasio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anastasio throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Anastasio connects with a single shot there.
Anastasio scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Khan is rocked!
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Anastasio finish him?
Khan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Anastasio swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Anastasio!
A very excited looking Anthony Anastasio 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:
CEC 438
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Khan feints and as Bishop raises his hands in defense, Khan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khan throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan advances position into side control!
Khan trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Khan is really struggling to control Bishop but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB#
Khan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bishop is trying to escape and Khan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bishop is forced to tap! Nice work there by Khan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mustafa Khan!
Mustafa Khan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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