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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 15
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1# Aurellius digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.#CL2# Sanchez gets a clinch. Aurellius 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. Aurellius can't get the takedown.
Aurellius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Aurellius has hold of one of Sanchez's legs. Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but Aurellius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Aurellius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Aurellius looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Aurellius throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely. Aurellius 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. Aurellius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aurellius throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely. Sanchez wants to stand but Aurellius is controlling the position. Aurellius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Aurellius prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurellius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurellius. Aurellius postures up.
Aurellius preventing the sweep. Aurellius with a flurry of punches that miss. Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Aurellius throwing strikes but missing. Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Aurellius from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Aurellius gets a clinch. #T2# Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aurellius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Aurellius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurellius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Aurellius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Aurellius manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2# Sanchez kicks Aurellius off and gets back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aurellius lands with a right hand. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurellius paws at him with a jab and circles away. Aurellius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD# Aurellius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Aurellius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Sanchez is looking to control Aurellius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted? Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
#T3# Aurellius working some strikes from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Aurellius is having none of it. Aurellius landing with the ground and pound. Aurellius being controlled here momentarily. Aurellius works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard. Aurellius connects with a couple of short punches. Aurellius showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2# Sanchez pushes Aurellius off and gets back to his feet.
#T4# Aurellius blocks a leg kick.#CL# Aurellius clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Estefan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Aurellius's corner calls for a 1-2. Aurellius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aurellius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Aurellius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanchez regains guard immediately. Aurellius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Aurellius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sanchez 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. Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Aurellius is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurellius dominated that round. That's time! Aurellius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Aurellius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Aurellius closes the distance and clinches. A short uppercut from Sanchez. Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Aurellius is blocking nicely.
Aurellius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks. Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses. Aurellius wants a takedown.
#BC2# Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sanchez throws a series of punches but Aurellius avoids them all with ease. Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Aurellius counters with a lovely shot to the body. Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Aurellius misses the target.#T1# Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aurellius. Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurellius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Aurellius throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A combination from Sanchez does no damage. Aurellius tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it. Sanchez throws a combination that misses #TD# and Aurellius counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard. Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work. Aurellius won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. Aurellius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sanchez wants to stand up but Aurellius is controlling him. Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Aurellius passes into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aurellius in particular looking to stall. Marcus Aurellius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Aurellius is very close to passing his half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aurellius lands a nice short elbow. Sanchez is not content to let Aurellius control the position. Aurellius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aurellius is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. 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. Aurellius connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple. Aurellius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aurellius. Aurellius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3# Aurellius uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aurellius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aurellius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Aurellius landing strikes, looking to finish! Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Aurellius dominating with strikes here.#ROC# Sanchez is rocked! Sanchez is trying to stand. Aurellius landing strikes from the mount. Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Aurellius finish him?#T4# Oooh a big shot lands for Aurellius! Sanchez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Aurellius! In his post fight interview, Marcus Aurellius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMMA 25: Night of Champions
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Aurellius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2# Sanchez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Aurellius is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanchez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Aurellius's takedown attempt.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurellius. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aurellius.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Aurellius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch combination from Sanchez misses. Sanchez is looking to land body kicks. Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurellius with a nice cross.#T1# Aurellius lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD# Aurellius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez! Aurellius wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his arm. Sanchez wants to control but Aurellius postures up. Aurellius wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his arm. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Sanchez tries to buck Aurellius off but Aurellius is having none of it. Aurellius 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.#T2# Aurellius wants to stand but Sanchez has his arm trapped. #SU# Aurellius decides to stand back up. Aurellius walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez. Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurellius paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurellius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Aurellius lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sanchez throws a series of punches but Aurellius moves out of range. Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aurellius circles away quickly and effectively. Estefan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Aurellius. Aurellius scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing. Sanchez tries to land a body kick and Aurellius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3##TD# Sanchez tries to sprawl but Aurellius drives through with a takedown into half guard. It looks like Aurellius is going to stand back up.
Aurellius trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# Aurellius looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Aurellius moves out of range. Aurellius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut. Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez lands a front kick. Aurellius shoots and misses and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A cross from Sanchez lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Aurellius ducks down to avoid it. Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aurellius's head. Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Aurellius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estefan Sanchez dominated that round. That's time! Aurellius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Aurellius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aurellius lands in his opponent's guard. Aurellius is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him. Sanchez is trying to control the position but Aurellius postures up. Aurellius prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet. Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Aurellius is proving a slippery customer.
Aurellius trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU# Aurellius stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1# Aurellius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Aurellius avoids them all with ease. A head kick misses from Sanchez. Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Aurellius fails with the takedown. Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Aurellius. Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Aurellius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Aurellius lands a jab-cross combination. Aurellius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aurellius throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez. A telegraphed right hand from Aurellius misses the target. #T2# Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aurellius moves out of range and avoids them all easily. 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!#CL2# Sanchez gets a clinch. #BC2# Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Aurellius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aurellius is in Sanchez's guard. Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Aurellius wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position. Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Aurellius stops Sanchez from standing up. #T3# Aurellius wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Aurellius dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Aurellius shoots in but no luck this time. Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Aurellius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanchez! Aurellius tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Sanchez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4# Aurellius tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling his head. #SU# Aurellius decides to stand back up. Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Aurellius uses good head movement to avoid it. Aurellius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Aurellius moves his leg out of the way.#CL# Aurellius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurellius. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aurellius stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Aurellius has double underhooks. Aurellius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sanchez trying to stall but Aurellius improves his position.
Aurellius is looking to take this one to the mat. Aurellius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle. 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 Marcus Aurellius will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Aurellius throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Aurellius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side. Aurellius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Sanchez checks a low kick from Aurellius. Aurellius misses with a wild body shot. Aurellius throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aurellius throws a big shot that misses. Sanchez tries to bum rush Aurellius with a series of wild strikes but Aurellius uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Aurellius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily. Sanchez throws a series of punches but Aurellius avoids them all with ease. Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Aurellius tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it. Aurellius misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Aurellius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aurellius thinks about countering with a body kick. Estefan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Aurellius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurellius. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Aurellius cracks Sanchez with a good jab. Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Aurellius moved out of range. Aurellius moves into range and connects with a jab. Aurellius dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut! Aurellius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
#T2# Aurellius slips under a jab from Sanchez. A swing and a miss from Aurellius. Aurellius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Aurellius throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range. #CL# Aurellius moves into the clinch successfully.
Aurellius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Aurellius shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Aurellius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Aurellius forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Aurellius lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aurellius seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T3# Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Aurellius is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him. Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aurellius manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Aurellius keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Aurellius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Aurellius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Aurellius wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses. Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sanchez wants to stand but Aurellius is controlling his posture from full guard. Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurellius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Aurellius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL# Aurellius closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
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 Marcus Aurellius. I think Aurellius 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 Shimada scores the fight 29:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1# Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurellius moves away.#CL2# Blackburn darts in and clinches Aurellius up against the cage. Aurellius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Blackburn managing to block the knees to the body from Aurellius.
Blackburn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aurellius is defending well for now.#TD2# Blackburn gets control of Aurellius's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blackburn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Aurellius wanted to stand there but Blackburn had control of the position. We've been hearing good reports from Aurellius'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.#SUB2# Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aurellius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Aurellius trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackburn's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Blackburn has a closed guard, preventing Aurellius from standing up. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Aurellius postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Aurellius's shoulder, as Aurellius tries to avoid the shot. Blackburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Aurellius. Blackburn throws out a counter right but Aurellius avoids it with no problem. Blackburn connects with a single shot there. Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick from Aurellius.
#CL2# Blackburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Aurellius digs a right hand underneath Blackburn's ribcage. Blackburn let out a lung full of air as it connected. Aurellius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2# Blackburn pulls guard successfully.
Aurellius wants to stand but Blackburn has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB2# Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aurellius wanted to stand there but Blackburn had control of the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2# Blackburn has an active guard here but Aurellius has managed to pass into half guard.
Blackburn wants to control but Aurellius is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Aurellius is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2# Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Aurellius wants to stand but Blackburn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Blackburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Aurellius wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A decent looking cross lands there for Blackburn. Aurellius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4# Aurellius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Blackburn misses the jab. Aurellius thuds his shin into the meat of Blackburn's side. Aurellius lands a jab to Blackburn's midsection. Nice defenses there by Blackburn. The fighters circling - Aurellius throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jab by Blackburn. Aurellius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackburn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Aurellius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2# Aurellius tries to keep at a distance but Blackburn has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aurellius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aurellius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aurellius misses with a hook from the clinch. Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Aurellius trying to stall but Blackburn improves his position.
Aurellius leaning against his opponent.
Aurellius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Aurellius will probably get the nod. 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# Blackburn connects with a body shot that sends Aurellius's belly button to the back. A jab from Blackburn misses. Blackburn misses with a straight right. Aurellius throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Blackburn.#CL# Aurellius gets in close and instigates a clinch. Aurellius takes a shot to the head. Blackburn letting Aurellius take a breather here. Aurellius managing to block the knees to the body from Blackburn.
Aurellius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn. Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head. Aurellius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2# Blackburn manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aurellius wants to stand but Blackburn has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB2# Blackburn has his foot on Aurellius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aurellius works his way back into a safe position though. Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aurellius wanted to stand there but Blackburn had control of the position. Blackburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Aurellius wants to get up but he can't break Blackburn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# Blackburn is looking for a triangle but Aurellius pushes his legs off easily.
Blackburn pulls Aurellius in close to his closed guard and prevents Aurellius from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU# Aurellius stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Aurellius throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily. Blackburn tries to counter with a clinch but Aurellius shakes him off and moves away. Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Aurellius uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Aurellius rushes Blackburn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Aurellius misses with a short punch on the inside. Blackburn tries to pull guard but Aurellius won't allow it.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aurellius. Blackburn blocking some punches.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Marcus Aurellius has scored more points in the clinch so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn. Aurellius throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn. Aurellius misses with a short punch on the inside. Aurellius stalling against the cage.
Blackburn managing to block the knees to the body from Aurellius.
Aurellius trying to control the position but instead, Blackburn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aurellius into the cage. Aurellius lands a body shot. #T3# Blackburn fails to pull guard.
Aurellius throws a head punch that misses. Blackburn fails to pull guard.
Marcus Aurellius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn. Aurellius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackburn is keeping busy. Aurellius misses with the head strike.
Aurellius lands a hook to the side of the head. Aurellius misses with some punches.
Aurellius lands with a short shot to the head. Blackburn tries to work over Aurellius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Aurellius trying to stall but Blackburn improves his position.
Blackburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aurellius blocks it with crossed arms. A short left from Aurellius. Aurellius misses with the head strike.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Aurellius holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
Blackburn lands a hook to the side of the head. Blackburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4# Aurellius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Aurellius fails to land. A short uppercut from Aurellius. Aurellius swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it. Blackburn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aurellius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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! Blackburn jumps guard but Aurellius stands there with Blackburn around his waist. Blackburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aurellius throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn. Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aurellius smiles and moves away.
Aurellius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackburn. Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aurellius doesn't seem bothered though. Aurellius is looking to land body kicks. Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Aurellius moves into range and clinches up with Blackburn. Blackburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aurellius blocks it with crossed arms. Aurellius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Aurellius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Marcus Aurellius will probably get the nod. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Aurellius moves in looking to clinch but Blackburn pushes him off. Blackburn throws out a counter right but Aurellius avoids it with no problem. Aurellius keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Aurellius gets in close and instigates a clinch. Aurellius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Aurellius is stalling here.
#TD2# Blackburn decides to pull guard. Aurellius wants to get up but he can't break Blackburn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aurellius defends it easily. Aurellius wanted to stand there but Blackburn had control of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Aurellius cracks Blackburn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Aurellius throws a head kick that misses and Blackburn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Aurellius throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range. A big right from Aurellius misses. Aurellius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Blackburn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. A punch lands to the side of Aurellius 's head but he takes it in his stride. Aurellius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aurellius. A little jabbing left from Blackburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Aurellius throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it. Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Blackburn throws a hook but Aurellius avoids it easily. Aurellius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Blackburn drives through and clinches with Aurellius against the cage.
#T2# Blackburn jumps guard but Aurellius stands there with Blackburn around his waist. Blackburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackburn. Aurellius misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aurellius has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn. Blackburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Aurellius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Marcus Aurellius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn. Aurellius content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blackburn misses with a knee strike.
Aurellius scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Aurellius. Aurellius avoiding damage as Blackburn throws knees to the body.
Aurellius controlling the action here for a moment.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aurellius working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Blackburn takes a knee to the side of the body. Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch. Blackburn blocking some punches.
Aurellius blocking some punches.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aurellius smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Blackburn moves into the clinch. Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Aurellius working aggressively here.
Blackburn misses with a knee strike.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aurellius lands with a short head shot on the inside. Blackburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aurellius blocks it with crossed arms. Aurellius throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Aurellius scores with a nice short uppercut. Aurellius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Blackburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aurellius walks away with a smile on his face. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Blackburn 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. Blackburn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Aurellius looks to land a combination but Blackburn avoids it well. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blackburn misses with a looping right.#CL# Aurellius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn. A short right hand to the side of the head by Aurellius. Aurellius pushes Blackburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Aurellius struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Aurellius scores with a nice short uppercut. Blackburn jumps guard but Aurellius stands there with Blackburn around his waist. Blackburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackburn jumps guard but Aurellius stands there with Blackburn around his waist. Blackburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marcus Aurellius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Aurellius stalling.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Aurellius.
Blackburn takes a shot to the head. Aurellius scores with a shoulder strike. Aurellius stalling.
Aurellius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Aurellius showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aurellius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aurellius! After the fight, Marcus Aurellius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
AD360: King Boo
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1# Aurellius avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a jab. Donnelly lunges at Aurellius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aurellius's hand. Aurellius misses with a hook to the body
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Donnelly connects with a single shot there. Donnelly lands a nice hook to Aurellius's body. Aurellius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Donnelly lands a head kick. Aurellius smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Donnelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aurellius's head backwards. Donnelly tries to bum rush Aurellius with a series of wild strikes but Aurellius uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A countering left hand to the body from Aurellius misses. Aurellius has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Aurellius on the wrong end of a nice jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Donnelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Aurellius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donnelly with a body shot. Nice jab there from Donnelly. Donnelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aurellius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Donnelly misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Aurellius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donnelly! Donnelly is looking to get back to his feet here but Aurellius is keeping cool and he's managed to take Donnelly's back.#T1# Aurellius softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Aurellius scores with punches and elbows. Donnelly is trying to get back to his feet but Aurellius has full control of the position and if anything, Donnelly has just worked his way into a worse spot. Aurellius is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aurellius throwing sloppy strikes. Donnelly trying to control the position but Aurellius manages to sink in the hooks. #T2# Donnelly is trying to get back to his feet but Aurellius has full control of the position and if anything, Donnelly has just worked his way into a worse spot. Aurellius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Donnelly covering up well and avoiding damage. Aurellius lands strikes to the head. I really don't envy Donnelly right now.
Donnelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aurellius softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Donnelly is taking damage to the body and head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donnelly is taking damage to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aurellius lands an elbow to the side of the head. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Aurellius.
#T3# Aurellius is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Aurellius gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Aurellius gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Aurellius apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurellius manages to avoid it. Aurellius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Aurellius uses good head movement to avoid it. Donnelly misses with a right hand and Aurellius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice uppercut lands for Donnelly. That snapped Aurellius's head back.
Donnelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Aurellius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Donnelly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donnelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Good exchange - Donnelly coming out on top. Aurellius throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly. Jab, jab by Donnelly - just one landing. Donnelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aurellius finds it's way round the side to connect with Donnelly's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Donnelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4# Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly drops his hands momentarily and Aurellius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Donnelly looks to land a right hand but Aurellius moved out of range. Donnelly misses with an uppercut
#KD2# and Aurellius counters with a right hand that sends Donnelly tumbling to the canvas! Can Aurellius finish him? He dives into Donnelly's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2# Donnelly is rocked! Aurellius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Oh Donnelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Donnelly pulls Aurellius in close to his closed guard and prevents Aurellius from doing any damage or advancing position. Donnelly seems to have got his legs back now. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aurellius's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Donnelly is looking to stand up but Aurellius isn't so interested in that idea. Aurellius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurellius 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# Donnelly motions for Aurellius to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Brian Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far. Aurellius avoids the head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brian Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aurellius ducks right into an uppercut from Donnelly. Aurellius blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly cracks Aurellius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Good standup being displayed there by Donnelly as he connects with a hook. Aurellius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donnelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aurellius looks to land a right hand but Donnelly moved out of range. Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Aurellius shapes to counter with a head kick. Donnelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aurellius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aurellius at a distance.
#T1# Aurellius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly. Aurellius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donnelly defends it well. Donnelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donnelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Donnelly tries to land a body kick and Aurellius counters with a left and a right that stings Donnelly. Nice defenses there by Aurellius. It seemed like Aurellius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Aurellius moves away from the strike by Donnelly. Aurellius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aurellius checks a leg kick. Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Donnelly misses the shot to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnelly. Donnelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aurellius sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Donnelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Aurellius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Donnelly lands a jab to the nose. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aurellius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly. Donnelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Aurellius tries to move into range but Donnelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Aurellius avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Donnelly throws the left hand but Aurellius avoids the punch easily. Aurellius moves away from the strike by Donnelly. Aurellius throws a head kick that misses. Donnelly throws a leg kick which misses Aurellius's front leg but catches the back leg as Aurellius tries to avoid it. Aurellius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly. A big right from Donnelly misses. #T3# Donnelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A good leg kick by Donnelly. Donnelly throws a body punch but Aurellius moves out of range. Aurellius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A head kick misses from Aurellius. Donnelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Aurellius uses good head movement to avoid it. Aurellius with a jab. Aurellius lands a leg kick that knocks Donnelly off balance momentarily. Donnelly misses with a hook. Aurellius ducked under it nicely. Donnelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Donnelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Aurellius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly. Aurellius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Aurellius checks a leg kick. Aurellius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4# A nice leg kick lands there from Donnelly. Donnelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aurellius's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Donnelly throws a body punch but Aurellius moves out of range. Aurellius counters with a body kick. Donnelly missing with a left hand there. Aurellius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aurellius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurellius throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly. Aurellius ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly. Aurellius looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Donnelly throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Donnelly. Aurellius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Donnelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donnelly.
Aurellius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Donnelly dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nice body punch from Donnelly. Aurellius throws a sloppy head kick and Aurellius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Donnelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Aurellius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Donnelly scores with a hook to the body. Aurellius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Aurellius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Aurellius misses with a looping left. Donnelly lands a nice hook to Aurellius's body. Aurellius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Aurellius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Donnelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aurellius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Donnelly stuns Aurellius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. 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! Donnelly throws a head kick that Aurellius semi-blocks.
Aurellius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Donnelly throws a sloppy head kick and Aurellius moves out of range easily. Aurellius throws out a counter right but Donnelly avoids it with no problem. Donnelly takes a swing at Aurellius's ribcage but misses. Aurellius thinks about the counter body kick. Donnelly throws a leg kick that misses. Aurellius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donnelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurellius scrambles back to his feet. Donnelly throws a body kick that misses and Aurellius counters with a nice body shot. Donnelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jab from Donnelly. Donnelly is looking to land body kicks. Donnelly sizes up Aurellius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Aurellius lands with a nice body kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Aurellius throws a sloppy head kick and Donnelly moves out of range easily. Donnelly on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2# Donnelly throws a leg kick but Aurellius moved away. It seemed like Aurellius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurellius can do to turn this around? Donnelly swings for the body but Aurellius moves out of range.
Donnelly throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donnelly.
Aurellius throws a jab when Donnelly was well out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
Donnelly connects with a body shot. Donnelly takes a swing at Aurellius's ribcage but misses. A head kick misses from Aurellius. Donnelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# A low kick from Donnelly is predictable there and Aurellius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Donnelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donnelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Donnelly throws out a powerful jab. Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy. Donnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Donnelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aurellius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Donnelly connects with a looping right hand.
Donnelly avoids the head kick by Aurellius.
Aurellius misses with a kick to the body.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses. Aurellius throws a fast counter high kick but Donnelly manages to duck under it in time.#T4# Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aurellius. Aurellius looks like he wants to counter punch here. Aurellius misses with an uppercut. A little feinted left hand from Donnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Donnelly throws a leg kick but Aurellius checks it. Donnelly throws a big shot that misses. Aurellius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Donnelly slips under a jab. 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! Aurellius stuns Donnelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Donnelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Aurellius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Donnelly connects with a body shot. Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurellius counters with a body kick. Donnelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aurellius is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Donnelly showed his dominance in that final round. I think Donnelly 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Donnelly! An out of breath and clearly excited Brian Donnelly thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AD352: Doolittle Vs Long
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Aurellius walks into a stiff left hand from Kingsley. Kingsley tries a low kick but Aurellius avoids it. We've been hearing reports that Kingsley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kingsley lands a jab. Kingsley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aurellius's head. Kingsley lands with a shot to the body. Aurellius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kingsley. A clash of legs there as Aurellius blocks the low kick. A little jabbing left from Aurellius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kingsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aurellius thinks about the counter body kick. Kingsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aurellius looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kyle Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingsley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aurellius checks it well. Aurellius throws out a counter right but Kingsley avoids it with no problem. Kingsley looks to land a right hand but Aurellius moved out of range. Aurellius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kingsley lands a head kick!
#T1# Kingsley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kingsley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aurellius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kingsley throws a lazy uppercut
and Aurellius counters with a leg kick. Kingsley cracks Aurellius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A lazy body kick from Kingsley #TD2# and Aurellius counters with a takedown into side control. Kingsley is trying to escape the position but Aurellius is controlling the position. The strikes coming from Aurellius are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Kingsley sneaks back into half guard. Kingsley wants to control but Aurellius is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kingsley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kingsley.#T2# Aurellius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Aurellius looking to pass the guard. Kingsley pulls Aurellius in to control the position. Aurellius with a flurry of punches that miss. Aurellius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kingsley trying to keep a closed guard but Aurellius is proving a slippery customer.
Aurellius cracks Kingsley with a solid left hand.#T3# Kingsley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Aurellius working some strikes from top position. Aurellius throws a big elbow that misses. Kingsley is trying to keep Aurellius in close.
Kingsley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aurellius has passed into side control.
Aurellius is chipping away with strikes.
Kingsley is not content to let Aurellius control the position. Kingsley is looking for a sweep.#T4# Aurellius creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kingsley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Aurellius lands a few punches from side control. Aurellius is chipping away with strikes.
Kingsley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aurellius. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kingsley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aurellius.
Kingsley regains half guard, as Aurellius was trying to land strikes. Kingsley is not content to let Aurellius control the position. Aurellius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kingsley will probably get the nod. That's time! Kingsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kingsley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kingsley connects with an inside leg kick. Kingsley misses with a hook
and Aurellius counters with a good low kick that Kingsley was not able to check. Aurellius misses with a hook. A swing and a miss from Kingsley. Kingsley misses with a jab to the body
and Aurellius counters with an outside leg kick.
Aurellius misses with a straight left. Aurellius moves away from the strike by Kingsley. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingsley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range enabling Aurellius to counter with a crisp jab. Kingsley cracks the inside of Aurellius's front leg. Aurellius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingsley throws a head kick but Aurellius moves out of range.
#T1# Kingsley throws a head kick that Aurellius semi-blocks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingsley. Aurellius does a little dance to reset his feet. A decent looking body kick lands there for Aurellius. Aurellius checks a low kick from Kingsley. Kingsley lands a jab. Nice body kick there by Aurellius. Aurellius moves away from the strike by Kingsley. Aurellius lands with a right hand. Kyle Kingsley is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Aurellius finds it's way through Kingsley's defenses. A left lands for Aurellius.#T2# Aurellius misses with a body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aurellius throws a leg kick but Kingsley sees it coming and checks it nicely. Aurellius scores with a shot to the body.
Aurellius lands a nice hook to Kingsley's body. Kingsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Aurellius keeps Kingsley at a distance using the push kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Aurellius thows a left - swing and a miss! Kingsley avoids the head kick by Aurellius.
Good shot there by Kingsley. Kingsley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingsley throws a leg kick that is checked and Kingsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kingsley throws a nice outside leg kick. Kingsley looks to land a right hand but Aurellius moved out of range.#T3# Kingsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kingsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurellius is just out of range. Kingsley connects with an inside leg kick. Aurellius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsley. Aurellius scores with a kick to the body.
Kingsley throws out a leg kick but Aurellius moves out of range and Kingsley only half commits. Kingsley delivers a nice body kick. Kingsley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aurellius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kingsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Aurellius counters with a huge head kick that drops Kingsley! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Aurellius! A less than humble Marcus Aurellius misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
AD347: Donkey Kong
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Aurellius. Aurellius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurellius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Tamad throws a poor cross that misses
and Aurellius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tamad's knee momentarily. Tamad misses with an uppercut. Aurellius saw that one coming. Aurellius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tamad has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Tamad. Aurellius does a little dance to reset his feet. Aurellius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aurellius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamad moves away. Tamad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aurellius getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Aurellius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tamad misses with a few strikes there.
Tamad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurellius moves away. Tamad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tamad jabs Aurellius to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Tamad moves out of range of the strikes. Tamad digs a good body shot into Aurellius's ribs. Tamad lands with an uppercut that bounces Aurellius off the cage and back into range. Tamad misses with a body punch
and Aurellius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Aurellius seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Aurellius throws a nice outside leg kick. Tamad tries to clinch there but Aurellius circles away.
Aurellius tries to counter by clinching up but Tamad breaks away and moves out of range. Tamad throws a shot from downtown. Aurellius moves away and avoids it. Tamad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurellius throws out the jab. Aurellius blocks the body kick.
Tamad misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurellius misses the jab. Tamad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# A chopping leg kick lands by Aurellius. Aurellius throws a leg kick but Tamad sees it coming and moves out of range. Aurellius dips to his left and cracks Tamad with an uppercut! 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! Tamad throws a right and a left that Aurellius avoids nicely. Some bone on bone action there as Aurellius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Aurellius lands a lovely overhand right. Tamad tries to clinch up. Aurellius checks a leg kick nicely. Aurellius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A big right from Tamad misses. Aurellius misses with a hook. Tamad ducked under it nicely. Aurellius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamad. Aurellius slips a jab from Tamad. Aurellius misses with a left hand and Tamad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tamad avoids a kick to the body.
#T3##KD# Aurellius connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tamad to the floor! Aurellius dives in looking for the finish!#CUT# It looks like Juan Tamad has been cut. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aurellius looks to land a strike but Tamad avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Tamad keeping moving, preventing Aurellius from controlling successfully. Aurellius stopping the sweep attempt from Tamad. Aurellius pushing down on Tamad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Aurellius throwing shots but Tamad is blocking nicely. Tamad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aurellius is working away from the top position though. Aurellius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Aurellius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tamad defending well though. This has been an exciting period of action! Tamad is trying to control but can't.
#T4# Tamad is looking for a sweep. Aurellius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tamad is staying active underneath Aurellius, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Tamad is controlling Aurellius's position as best he can from this difficult position. Aurellius is controlling the pace.
Tamad works his way to full guard. Good work. Aurellius lands a couple of digs. Aurellius with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tamad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aurellius's guard. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurellius dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juan Tamad's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Tamad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aurellius scores with a push kick. Tamad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Aurellius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamad can do to turn this around? Aurellius fails with the takedown. Nice sprawl there from Tamad as Aurellius shoots in. Good standup being displayed there by Tamad as he connects with a hook. Juan Tamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tamad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurellius.
Aurellius takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aurellius misses with a body kick. Tamad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurellius counters with a head kick. That will keep Tamad thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL# Aurellius moves into range and clinches up with Tamad. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tamad swings wildly with an uppercut but Aurellius uses good head movement to avoid it. Aurellius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Aurellius lands an uppercut. Aurellius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tamad can't find room to land a body shot as Aurellius controls the action.
Aurellius has Tamad pressed against the cage.
#BC# Aurellius breaks from the clinch.
Tamad cracks the inside of Aurellius's front leg. Aurellius with a nice cross. Aurellius throws a body shot but no joy. Aurellius throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Aurellius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aurellius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tamad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aurellius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurellius. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tamad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aurellius lands a head kick!
Aurellius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tamad digs a good body shot into Aurellius's ribs. Tamad cracks Aurellius with a right hand to the side of the head. Marcus Aurellius is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Aurellius tries to keep at a distance but Tamad has taken the fight into the clinch. Tamad misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aurellius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tamad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamad letting Aurellius take a breather here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Tamad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aurellius prevents it.
Tamad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Aurellius misses with a short punch on the inside. Tamad tries to work over Aurellius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Aurellius lands a shoulder strike. Tamad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tamad.
Tamad tries to throw a body punch but Aurellius avoids it by throwing Tamad back against the cage. Tamad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aurellius pulls him back up using the underhooks. Aurellius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurellius. A left hand lands to the body for Aurellius.
Tamad misses with a body punch.
Tamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tamad fails to land. Tamad is trying to break the clinch but Aurellius has him pressed against the cage. Aurellius lands a left hand.
Aurellius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Aurellius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aurellius. Tamad misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# A shot in the inside from Aurellius. Aurellius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcus Aurellius has scored more points in the clinch so far. Aurellius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tamad can't find room to land a body shot as Aurellius controls the action.
A short uppercut from Aurellius. Tamad misses with a short punch on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Aurellius.
Tamad is breathing heavily. Aurellius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tamad effectively controlling the action here. Aurellius controlling the action here for a moment.
Aurellius lands with a short head shot on the inside. Aurellius scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aurellius. Aurellius cracks Tamad with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurellius dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Juan Tamad's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A head kick misses from Aurellius. Tamad cracks Aurellius with a right hand to the side of the head. Aurellius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Aurellius avoids the body shot from Tamad.
Tamad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurellius was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamad. Tamad avoids the head kick by Aurellius.
Tamad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aurellius throws a right and a left that both miss. Aurellius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tamad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tamad works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aurellius ducks right into an uppercut from Tamad. Tamad misses with an uppercut
and Aurellius counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tamad throws a body shot but no joy. Aurellius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tamad in his tracks. #T1# Tamad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tamad wants it to stay on the feet. Tamad looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurellius is just out of range.#CL2# Tamad clinches with his opponent.
Aurellius lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamad. Aurellius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Aurellius lands a left hand.
Tamad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Tamad.
Aurellius misses with the head strike.
Aurellius misses with a punch on the inside.
Aurellius throws a head punch that misses. Tamad working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tamad is trying to maintain a safe position but Aurellius gets an underhook and turns Tamad into the cage. Tamad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aurellius.
Tamad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Tamad swings wildly with an uppercut but Aurellius uses good head movement to avoid it. A hook to the body from Tamad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tamad blocks an uppercut.
Tamad prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurellius. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tamad tries for a takedown but Aurellius manages to get underhooks.
Tamad tries to throw a body punch but Aurellius avoids it by throwing Tamad back against the cage. Tamad blocks an uppercut.
Tamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tamad lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Tamad breaks from the clinch.
Tamad looks for the body kick but Aurellius saw that one coming. Tamad lands with a right hand. A swing and a miss from Tamad.#T3# Tamad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tamad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aurellius can pounce on him.
Aurellius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Aurellius moves out of range of the strikes. Aurellius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamad. Tamad moves out of range of the strikes. Aurellius takes one on the button. Tamad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tamad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurellius moves out of range as Tamad strikes. Aurellius goes for a high kick. It partially lands. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aurellius checks a leg kick. Tamad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tamad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juan Tamad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tamad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Tamad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aurellius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aurellius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Tamad tries to counter it with a takedown but Aurellius pushes his down on his head and steps out. Aurellius cracks Tamad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Tamad throws a hook but Aurellius avoids it easily. Tamad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aurellius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Aurellius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Marcus Aurellius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tamad throws a lazy uppercut
and Aurellius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL# Aurellius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aurellius's elbow. Tamad blocks a body shot from Aurellius. Tamad misses with the head strike.
Aurellius pushes Tamad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Aurellius prevents a body shot from Tamad.
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 Marcus Aurellius. Well Aurellius 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aurellius! A less than humble Marcus Aurellius misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
AD342: Super Mario
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1# Aurellius throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily. Wei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wei cracks Aurellius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Aurellius as he connects with a hook. Wei lands a nice shot to the body.
Wei tries to land a leg kick but Aurellius saw it coming and moves away.
Aurellius throws a head kick but Wei moves out of range.
Aurellius seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD2# Wei cracks Aurellius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wei has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aurellius to stand back up!#ROC2# Aurellius is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wei cracks Aurellius with a left hook right on the temple and Aurellius goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Wei lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Aurellius is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhengtao Wei!
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