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Event:
MMMA 36: Boudain vs Satan
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Kukko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Margera backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.#TD#
Kukko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Margera manages to get back to half guard.
Margera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Margera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Margera trying to control from the bottom.
Margera holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kukko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Margera trying to control but Kukko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kukko is trying to work for a kimura but Margera is defending well.
#T1#
Margera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kukko's back!
Margera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Margera not allowing Kukko to control his hands.
Margera scores with punches from the back.
Margera throwing sloppy strikes.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Margera controlling the positon.
Kukko staying busy and making it hard for Margera to control. #T2#
Kukko has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Margera.
I really don't envy Kukko right now.
Kukko trying to control the action but Margera just sinks the hooks in.
Margera controlling the position well here. Kukko rolled but Margera kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Margera looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Margera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kukko tries to escape the position.
Kukko is trying to get back to his feet but Margera has full control of the position and if anything, Kukko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Margera struggling to land strikes to the head as Kukko covers up.
Margera misses with punches from the back. #T3#
Kukko takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Margera struggling to land strikes to the head as Kukko covers up.
Margera lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Margera missing with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Margera has good solid back control here.
Margera cracks Kukko with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kukko from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Margera doesn't have the hooks in and Kukko manages to turn into his guard.
Kukko being controlled here momentarily.
Kukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Margera pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Margera wants to hit a switch here but Kukko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Margera there!
Margera gets back to half guard.
Margera is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Margera wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Kukko there.
Kukko is taking a breather. Margera 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.
Kukko is pressing down on Margera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Margera is holding on for now.
Kukko is keen to just control but Margera is a slippery customer.
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 Rokki Kukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bam Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kukko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Margera avoids the elbow strike from Kukko, against the cage.
Kukko wants to take the fight to the mat but Margera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kukko tightens his grip and picks Margera up, before dumping him to the ground. Margera manages to land in guard.
Margera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Margera trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Margera.
Margera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Margera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Kukko jabs Margera right on the nose. Margera blinks but takes it well.
Margera throws a body kick that misses
and Kukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
#TD#
Kukko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kukko lands a nice short elbow.
Margera is controlling Kukko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Margera is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Margera avoid being mounted?#T2#
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Margera keeps working.
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. Kukko connects with a nice short shot to Margera's temple.
Margera controlling the position for now.
Margera trying to control here.
Margera manages to get to full guard.
Margera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Kukko postures up.
Margera has Kukko pulled in close to control his posture.
Kukko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Margera 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.
Kukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Margera is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Kukko controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Margera misses with a leg kick.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko defending well as Margera loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Margera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kukko scores with a punch to the head.
Margera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kukko counters with a left and a right that stings Margera.
Kukko lands a jab.
Margera walks straight into a right hand from Kukko - that's dropped him! Kukko jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Margera from any more punishment! Margera complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko 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:
KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Margera looks to land a body kick but Coleman Jr moved away.
A shot to the liver by Margera. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Coleman Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Margera keeping hold of Coleman Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Margera is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman Jr sits in half guard.
Coleman Jr working over Margera with some ground and pound. Margera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Margera defending well though.
Margera wants to control but Coleman Jr is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman Jr.
Margera trying to control from the bottom.
Coleman Jr working over Margera with some ground and pound. Margera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Margera is looking to control Coleman Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Margera avoid being mounted?
Coleman Jr 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.
Ground and pound from Coleman Jr. #T1#
Margera is trying to control but can't.
Margera tries to roll over but Coleman Jr keeps him under control.
Coleman Jr is trying to control. Margera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Margera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr is keen to just control but Margera is a slippery customer.
Margera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Coleman Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Margera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Margera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr controlling the action here.
Margera is trying to control but can't.
Coleman Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Margera trying to hold on to Coleman Jr's head to control him but Coleman Jr postures up.
Coleman Jr is stalling here. Margera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Coleman Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Margera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Coleman Jr isn't going anywhere.
Coleman Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Margera staying calm.
Margera working the ground and pound but Coleman Jr is defending the strikes.
Coleman Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Margera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coleman Jr gets back to half guard.
Coleman Jr wants to control but Margera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Margera is trying to control the action in half guard but Coleman Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Coleman Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Margera trying to pass the guard but Coleman Jr defending well. #T3#
Margera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman Jr wants to improve his position but Margera is controlling well.
Coleman Jr wants to control but Margera is keeping busy.
Coleman Jr has his hands clasped together around Margera's back. He's all about the action.
Margera is looking to take a break and control but Coleman Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Margera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Coleman Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coleman Jr controls Margera momentarily but Margera frees himself. #SUB#
Coleman Jr looking for a guillotine here but Margera defends easily.
Margera stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman Jr.
Margera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coleman Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Margera controlling from the top position.
Margera trying to control but Coleman Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Margera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coleman Jr is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Coleman Jr with that takedown attempt.
Margera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman Jr's sensitive parts.
Margera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coleman Jr throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws a jab when Coleman Jr was well out of range.
Coleman Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch but Margera moves away
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Margera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Margera.
Margera throws a nice head kick!
Coleman Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Margera.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Margera, which made it look bad.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Coleman Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Margera defends well and Coleman Jr ends up having to push Margera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coleman Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Margera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A good leg kick by Margera.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Margera tries a low kick but Coleman Jr avoids it.
Coleman Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Bam Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Coleman Jr with that takedown attempt.
Margera stuffs the takedown.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coleman Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Margera gets double underhooks and turns Coleman Jr into the cage. #T2#
Margera is looking to land body kicks.
Margera connects with a body shot.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coleman Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMargera.
Coleman Jr tries a low kick but Margera avoids it.
The fighters circling - Margera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman Jr is just out of range.
Coleman Jr missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman Jr. #T3#
Margera cracks a nice hook into Coleman Jr's ribs.
Coleman Jr fails with the takedown.
A combination from Margera does no damage.
Mark Coleman Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Margera can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Margera moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Margera breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Coleman Jr.
Margera jabs at Coleman Jr's body.
Margera throws a body punch but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Coleman Jr misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Margera, which made it look bad. #T4##TD#
Coleman Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Margera is trying to defend but Coleman Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Let's hope that Margera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Coleman Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Margera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Margera is trying to control but can't.
Coleman Jr drops an elbow to the side of Margera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Margera swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman Jr.
Margera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Margera tried to score with a low kick but Coleman Jr checks it.
Coleman Jr wants to clinch.
Margera throws a leg kick but Coleman Jr moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Margera as Coleman Jr shoots in.
A shot to the body from Coleman Jr misses
and Margera counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Margera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Margera cracks the inside of Coleman Jr's front leg.
Nice takedown defense from Margera. No joy for Coleman Jr on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Coleman Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Margera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coleman Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr works over Margera with some ground and pound from guard.
Margera controlling Coleman Jr's posture.
Coleman Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman Jr won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
Mark Coleman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Margera has his hands on Coleman Jr's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Coleman Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Margera looking for a sweep. Not yet Margera, not yet.
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Margera looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Margera controlling Coleman Jr's posture.
Coleman Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Margera has wrist control.#T3#
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman Jr working some strikes from top position.
Margera has his hands on Coleman Jr's head, controlling the position.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Margera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Margera keeps moving.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Margera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coleman Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coleman Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Margera holds on and takes a little breather.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Margera pulls Coleman Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman Jr!
Mark Coleman Jr gave a mention to Soul Supremacy Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
KOFC 33 - Kruiz vs Gomez
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Margera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Margera. Margera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Runkputte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Margera, pushing him back against the cage.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Margera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Margera sizes up Runkputte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Runkputte is just out of range.
As Margera backs off Runkputte throws a huge counter combo but Margera manages to avoid it all.
Margera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Runkputte is rocked!#CL2#
Runkputte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Margera, pushing him back against the cage.
Runkputte is still on wobbly legs! Can Margera finish him?#BC#
Margera manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Runkputte has managed to clinch.
Runkputte seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Runkputte as the two fighters clinch.
Margera is looking to break free of the clinch but Runkputte has double underhooks.
Margera takes a shot to the head.
Margera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Runkputte swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Runkputte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Margera digs a right hand into Runkputte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runkputte's gas tank.
Runkputte blocks an elbow strike from Margera.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Margera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Margera can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Margera.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
#BC#
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Runkputte there.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Runkputte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runkputte moves out of range of the body kick from Margera.
An inside leg kick lands from Margera.
A jab from Runkputte misses. #T2#
Margera walks into a left hand.
Margera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runkputte to score with a decent uppercut.
Runkputte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Margera.
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!
Runkputte throws the kick towards the body but Margera avoids it.
Runkputte is looking to clinch but Margera is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Margera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runkputte throws a right hand that misses
and Margera counters with a body kick that stops Runkputte in his tracks momentarily.
Runkputte works Margera's body with a nice hook.
Margera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Margera closes the distance and pushes Runkputte back into the cage.
Runkputte misses with some punches.
#BC#
Margera manages to break the clinch.
Margera throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Margera misses its intended target.
Runkputte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Runkputte throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Margera connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Runkputte misses
letting Margera counter with a right hand.
Margera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Margera moves away from the strike by Runkputte.
Margera wants to clinch up but Runkputte keeps it at a distance.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Runkputte moved out of range.
Runkputte throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
Margera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runkputte throws out the jab.
Margera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Margera looks for the body kick but Runkputte saw that one coming.
Runkputte tries to clinch but Margera is having none of it.
Margera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good shot there by Runkputte.
Runkputte connects with a looping right hand.
Margera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Margera.
Margera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Runkputte tries to clinch up.
Runkputte avoids the head kick by Margera.
Runkputte misses with a looping left.
Runkputte 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.
Runkputte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runkputte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runkputte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Margera has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runkputte.
Runkputte scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera lands a head kick. Runkputte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Runkputte throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera tried to counter with a leg kick but Runkputte avoided it.
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Margera throws a shot to the body.
Runkputte misses with a wild combination.
#KD#
Margera throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Runkputte stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Margera follows into mount!
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!
Margera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Runkputte regains half guard.
Runkputte trying to control here.
Margera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Runkputte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Runkputte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Margera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Margera passes to side control. #T1#
Margera working the body and head with strikes.
Margera controlling the position.
Margera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Runkputte some visible discomfort.
Margera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runkputte can do to turn this around?
Runkputte is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Margera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Runkputte tries to improve position but can't.
Margera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Runkputte's shoulder. That is not cool.
Margera misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Runkputte is looking for a sweep.
Margera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Runkputte's legs.
Margera trying to control the action but Runkputte is working from the bottom. #T2#
Margera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Runkputte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Margera staying calm.
Runkputte tries to buck Margera off but Margera is having none of it.#T3#
Runkputte is not content to let Margera control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runkputte sneaks back into half guard.
Margera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Margera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Runkputte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Runkputte wants to improve his position but Margera is controlling well.
Margera working the head and body with strikes.
Margera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runkputte keeps working.
Runkputte has hold of Margera's hands but Margera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Margera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Runkputte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Runkputte tries to get to full guard but Margera has control of the leg.
Runkputte is not content to let Margera control the position.
Margera slips a nice elbow through Runkputte's hands, connecting with Runkputte's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runkputte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Runkputte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Margera stays in close to Runkputte's body and controls the position.
Runkputte is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Margera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Runkputte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runkputte was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Runkputte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runkputte looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Runkputte throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Margera counters with a quick kick to the body but Runkputte blocks it.
Runkputte misses with a two punch combination.
Margera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Runkputte.
Margera throws a body punch but Runkputte moves out of range.
Margera tries a low kick but Runkputte avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Runkputte - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
Margera lands with a slapping head kick.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera keeps Runkputte at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Margera.
Runkputte works over Margera's head and body with a nice combination.
Runkputte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runkputte lands a body shot.
Runkputte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
An attempted straight right counter from Margera misses the target.
Runkputte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runkputte blocks the body kick.
Runkputte misses with a body shot.
As Runkputte looks to move away, Margera throws a big counter combo but Runkputte just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a poor cross that misses
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Margera tenderised Runkputte's leg. Runkputte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runkputte throws a shot from downtown. Margera moves away and avoids it.
Margera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runkputte throws an off balance right hand
and Margera counters with a big right hand! Oh Runkputte is in trouble here! Margera follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Margera!
Bam Margera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 27 - Rackham vs Obama
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Mayorga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Margera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Margera is looking to score with low kicks.
Mayorga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Margera's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Mayorga.
Jab, jab by Margera - just one landing.
Margera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Margera misses.
Mayorga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Petersen's Party Place in the buildup to the fight.
Mayorga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mayorga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Margera pushes Mayorga up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayorga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Margera works on Mayorga's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Mayorga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera can't find room to land a body shot as Mayorga controls the action.
Margera misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Margera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayorga avoids it.#TD#
Mayorga pulls Margera into guard.
Mayorga is trying to keep Margera in close.
Margera works over Mayorga with some ground and pound from guard.
Mayorga keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
Margera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mayorga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayorga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Margera tries to clinch there but Mayorga circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayorga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mayorga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayorga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mayorga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Margera tries to land a front kick but Mayorga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayorga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mayorga. Those never looked like landing.
Mayorga sets himself, and Margera steps forward looking for the clinch! Mayorga avoids it this time.
Margera throws a head kick that Mayorga semi-blocks.
Mayorga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Mayorga throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayorga moves away.
Margera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Margera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayorga moves in looking to clinch but Margera pushes him off.
Margera scores with a punch to the head.
Margera throws out a leg kick but Mayorga moves out of range and Margera only half commits.
Mayorga lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayorga. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margera lands a jab to the head.
Antonio Mayorga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera scores with a nice right hand.
Mayorga scores with a hook to the body. Margera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayorga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayorga staying out of range there.
Mayorga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Margera on the side of the head.
Margera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayorga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mayorga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Margera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Margera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Margera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayorga.
Mayorga looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Mayorga avoids a kick to the body.
Margera takes one on the button.
Margera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayorga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Margera throws a leg kick
and Mayorga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera dodges the punch combination from Mayorga.
A lazy left from Margera finds it's target.
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 Antonio Mayorga 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#
Mayorga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Margera under the eye.
Mayorga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mayorga slips a jab from Margera.
A big left from Margera misses.
Margera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antonio Mayorga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mayorga.
A head kick misses from Margera.
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayorga manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Margera.
Mayorga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Margera tries to clinch up.
Mayorga scoring well with a low kick there.
Mayorga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera lands a jab to the nose.
Margera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Margera avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Mayorga moves out of range as Margera throws a body kick.
It looked like Mayorga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayorga walks into a straight right hand from Margera.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mayorga.
Mayorga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Margera misses
and Mayorga counters with a two punch combo.
Margera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Mayorga.
Margera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Margera throws a big counter head kick but Mayorga avoids it with no problem.
Margera swings widly with a right hand
and Mayorga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Margera scores with a nice head shot.
Mayorga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Margera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayorga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayorga misses the target.#T2#
Margera slips under a jab.
Mayorga slips a jab from Margera.
Mayorga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Margera dodges the punch combination from Mayorga.
Mayorga wants to clinch.
Mayorga lands with an overhand left.
Margera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayorga checks the leg kick.
Mayorga cracks a nice hook into Margera's ribs.
Mayorga throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL#
Mayorga pushes Margera up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Margera blocks a body shot from Mayorga.
Margera is trying to maintain a safe position but Mayorga gets an underhook and turns Margera into the cage.
Mayorga swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mayorga on the inside.
Mayorga throws a head punch that misses.
Margera leaning against his opponent.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayorga backwards.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayorga pushes Margera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayorga.
Mayorga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Margera.
Mayorga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Margera or not. #T4#
Mayorga jumps guard but Margera stands there with Mayorga around his waist. Mayorga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayorga tries to pull guard but Margera won't allow it.
Mayorga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Margera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayorga jumps guard but Margera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Mayorga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayorga presses Margera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mayorga lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayorga.
Margera pushes Mayorga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayorga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Margera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Margera misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayorga gets through Margera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Margera working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mayorga dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Margera lands a body shot.
Mayorga misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Margera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Mayorga misses.
Margera scores with a hook to the body. Mayorga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayorga throws a head kick but Margera moves out of range.
Margera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mayorga misses with a looping left.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayorga throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayorga just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mayorga connects with a leg kick. Margera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayorga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good leg kick by Mayorga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mayorga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mayorga lands a really nice looking cross but Margera seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayorga throws a leg kick but Margera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Margera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayorga lands a nice shot that snaps Margera's head back.
Margera tries to bum rush Mayorga with a series of wild strikes but Mayorga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayorga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Margera throws a leg kick but Mayorga moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayorga.
Mayorga moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayorga misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Margera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayorga moves out of range as Margera strikes.
Mayorga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Margera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayorga blocks a head kick by Margera.
Antonio Mayorga is winning the standup battle so far.
Margera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayorga's head.
Mayorga throws a series of punches but Margera moves out of range.
Margera misses with a left hand
and Mayorga counters with a stiff right hand.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Mayorga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mayorga throws a low kick, looking for Margera's leg but Margera calmly moves out of range.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayorga scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayorga looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Mayorga connects with a body shot.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayorga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mayorga slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Margera.
Margera looks for the body kick but Mayorga saw that one coming.
Margera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mayorga misses with a wild body shot.
Margera misses the body punch
and Margera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Mayorga misses.
Mayorga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Margera.
Margera 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.#T3#
Margera cracks Mayorga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Margera throws the kick towards the body but Mayorga avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayorga. That snapped Margera's head back.
Mayorga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Mayorga moves out of range as Margera strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayorga, right into the meat.
Margera swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayorga.
A clash of legs there as Mayorga blocks the low kick.
A head kick from Mayorga lands but Margera takes it in his stride.
Margera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayorga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayorga jabs at Margera's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mayorga.
Margera misses with a body kick.
Margera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayorga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Margera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayorga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayorga throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Mayorga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayorga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayorga ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Mayorga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Margera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayorga.
Mayorga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick
and Mayorga counters with a one-two to the body.
Mayorga tries to clinch up.
Mayorga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Margera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mayorga fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayorga connects with a right hand. Margera shakes it off.
Mayorga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayorga scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mayorga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayorga, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mayorga!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Mayorga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 21 - Brandao vs Margera
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab from Brandao.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Margera avoids it.#CL#
Brandao clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao. #BC#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Margera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Margera scrambles back to his feet.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Brandao throws a push kick but Margera slaps the foot to one side.
Margera lands a jab to Brandao's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.
Brandao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Margera.
Brandao connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Brandao misses with a body shot
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Margera misses with a body kick.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Margera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Brandao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brandao lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brandao pushes Margera up against the cage in a clinch.
Margera pushes Brandao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Margera. #T2#
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Margera throws an elbow that misses.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera keeps control of Brandao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Margera is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandao gets an underhook and turns Margera into the cage.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Brandao gets through Margera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Margera is trying to stall.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Margera throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Margera circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandao tries to clinch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Margera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brandao scores with a push kick.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao throws a big counter combination but Margera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Margera swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao throws out a leg kick but Margera moves out of range and Brandao only half commits.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Margera tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao tries to clinch but Margera is having none of it. #T4#
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Margera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Margera scrambles back to his feet.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandao.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Margera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Margera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Brandao throws a wild body kick that Margera sees coming a mile off.
Margera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
It looked like Brandao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandao's sensitive parts.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Margera clobbers Brandao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Margera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brandao - the referee stops the clock and Margera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brandao. Margera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera throws a front kick aimed at Brandao's knee but Brandao avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Margera. #CL#
Brandao rushes Margera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Margera has Brandao pressed against the cage, preventing Brandao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Margera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Margera connects with a knee to the head.
Brandao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brandao.
Brandao cracks the inside of Margera's front leg.
Brandao connects with a right hand. Margera shakes it off.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Brandao throws an overhand right that lands on Margera's shoulder, as Margera tries to avoid the shot.
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brandao blocks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Margera.
Margera avoids the body shot from Brandao.
Brandao moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandao connects with a body shot.
Brandao takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Brandao slips the punch.
Margera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Margera misses.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Brandao clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Margera is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Brandao. #T2#
A low kick from Margera is predictable there
and Brandao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Brandao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera moves out of range as Brandao throws a body kick.
Margera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brandao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Margera takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Brandao tried to counter with a leg kick but Margera avoided it.
Margera misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Margera blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Margera misses.
Margera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brandao connects with an inside leg kick.
Margera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Margera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandao digs a good body shot into Margera's ribs.
Margera scores with a jab. Brandao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Margera tries to clinch up.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Margera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Brandao scores with a nice right hand.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Brandao slips the punch.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Margera circles away and keeps his distance.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brandao throws a low kick but Margera avoids it.
A good leg kick by Brandao. #CL#
Brandao clinches with his opponent.
Diego Brandao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage. #BC2#
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brandao has closed the distance and engaged Margera in a clinch.
#BC#
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Margera misses.
Brandao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Margera.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Margera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Margera blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Margera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandao thows a body kick. Margera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandao jabs at Margera's body.
Margera swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandao.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Margera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Brandao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandao on the side of the head. #CL#
Margera tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brandao wants to break free but Margera has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Margera misses with a looping left.
Margera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Brandao.
Margera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Brandao darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Brandao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Margera's efforts to push away.#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Margera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Margera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandao.#T1#
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Margera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandao throws a counter high kick but Margera was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brandao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandao connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Margera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Margera misses.
Brandao slips under a jab.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Margera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Margera lands an overhand right.
Brandao connects with the punch.
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!
Margera tried to score with a low kick but Brandao checks it.#CL#
Margera tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Margera breaks from the clinch.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Margera on the side of the head.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Brandao.
Brandao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandao throws a lazy uppercut
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandao looks to land a left hand but Margera moved out of range nicely.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Brandao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandao. That's going to slow Margera down.
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Brandao darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Margera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Margera is looking to control Brandao's arms but Brandao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Margera has his back to the cage.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandao blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Brandao.
Margera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Brandao misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Margera circles away.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Margera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Margera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandao blocks a jab.
Brandao swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Brandao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandao lands a head kick. Margera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandao throws a leg kick which misses Margera's front leg but catches the back leg as Margera tries to avoid it.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Margera keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandao 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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CFC 413 - Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado 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.
Margera connects with a leg kick. Machado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Margera off the cage and back into range.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Margera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado flicks out a counter leg kick but Margera steps away.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Margera.#T1#
Margera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Margera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machado swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Machado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Machado misses with a hook to the body
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a hook
and Margera counters with a stiff right hand.
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Margera's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Margera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado misses the jab.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Margera throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Margera only half commits.
Margera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Margera misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Machado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado blocks a leg kick.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Machado scores with a body shot.
Margera lands a head kick. Machado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Margera throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps Margera's head back.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Margera's belly button to the back.
Margera moves away from the strike by Machado.
Margera thinks about countering with a head kick.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Margera's head backwards.
Margera looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Margera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado lands with a hook. Margera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado throws the kick towards the body but Margera avoids it.
Margera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Margera motions for Machado to come forward. Margera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Margera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Margera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Margera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Margera seems unphased.
#CL2#
Machado pushes Margera up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Margera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado moves out of range as Margera strikes.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Margera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado motions for Margera to come forward. Machado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Margera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Machado rushes Margera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
Margera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Margera misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera stalls.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Margera.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Margera pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Margera for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A nice right hand lands inside from Margera.
Margera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Machado is stalling here.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Margera is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Margera lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Margera wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado looks to clinch
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Margera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Machado forces Margera back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado blocks a body shot from Margera.
Bam Margera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Margera has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Margera is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns Margera into the cage.
Machado digs a right hand into Margera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Margera's gas tank.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Margera prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado tries to circle away but Margera has him pinned against the cage.
Machado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Margera is keeping busy.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Margera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machado up against the cage.
Margera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
Margera misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Margera.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
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 Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Margera keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Margera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Margera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Margera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Margera moves away and avoids it.
Margera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machado slips under a jab from Margera.
Margera scores with a head kick. Machado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Margera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Machado tries to clinch but Margera moves out of range.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Margera should have avoided that one.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Margera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Margera eats them both and turns towards Machado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Margera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.
Margera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Margera working aggressively here.
Machado blocking some punches.
Margera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado slowing the pace effectively.
Machado is pushing Margera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Margera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machado up against the cage.#T2#
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Margera has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Margera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Margera settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado lands a glancing blow to the side of Margera's head.
Margera blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Machado misses the jab.
Margera slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Machado cracks Margera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Margera slips under a jab.
Margera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Margera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machado will feel that in the morning.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Margera throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Margera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Margera throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Margera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Margera.
Margera scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one. #T4#
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!
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Margera is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Margera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado stuns Margera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Margera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Margera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Margera.
Machado clobbers Margera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manny Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
A relieved looking Manny Machado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CFC 410
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Nym tries to clinch there but Margera circles away.
Margera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Margera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nym tries to clinch there but Margera circles away.
Margera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera tries to land a leg kick but Nym saw it coming and moves away.
Nym with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Margera to score with a decent uppercut.
Margera scores with a sloppy right hand. Nym should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Nym moves into the clinch.
Margera can't break the clinch.
Margera controlling the action here for a moment.
Nym's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Nym fails to land. #BC#
Margera breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nym walks into a left hand.
Nym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1##CL2#
Nym closes the distance and clinches.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Nym blocks with his arms.
Nym working aggressively here.
Margera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Margera tries to break the clinch but Nym is controlling the position.
Margera stalling against the cage.
Margera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nym or not.
Nym lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Nym is working Margera over against the cage.
Margera is trying to force a seperation but Nym has the dominant position.#BC#
Margera breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nym gets a clinch.
Nym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nym.
Margera misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nym avoids it.
Good body shot from Nym.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Nym.
Margera is breathing heavily.
Nym misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nym swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera struggles to land a body shot inside as Nym controls his hands.
#BC#
Margera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nym tries to clinch but Margera is having none of it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Margera.
Margera misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Nym closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nym working aggressively here.
Margera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nym being controlled against the cage.
Nym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Nym lands a body shot.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Nym.
Nym misses with a punch on the inside.
Nym working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Nym tries to land knees in the clinch but Margera avoids the damage to the body.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nym lands a left hand.
Margera is trying to break the clinch but Nym has him pressed against the cage.
Nym working aggressively here.
Nym presses Margera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Margera blocking some punches.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nym has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Margera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nym can turn it around.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nym pushes Margera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Margera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nym was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Margera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nym is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Margera with a body shot.
Margera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Margera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Margera wants it to stay on the feet.
Margera is looking to counter with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Margera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nym takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Nym clinches with his opponent.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nym misses with some punches.
Margera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera blocking some punches.
Margera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Margera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nym's brow.
Margera taking a breather.
Nym lands with a right to the head.
Nym lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Nym pushes off an throws an elbow but Margera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Margera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nym's brow.
Stalling in the clinch from Margera.
Nym tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
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 Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Margera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nym wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Margera.
Nym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Margera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nym is looking to clinch but Margera is avoiding it.
Sudo Nym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nym throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Margera was covering up waiting for the punch and Nym finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nym is fighting to break Margera's control of his arms but Margera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera continues to stall.
Margera working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nym 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.
Margera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nym controls the pace.
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Margera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Margera is adopting a defensive guard.
Nym throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nym accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nym trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nym scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Margera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nym has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Margera'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.
Margera is trying to control the position but Nym postures up.
Nym trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Margera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nym lands a couple of elbows.
Nym throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nym distracts Margera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nym trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.
Nym throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nym trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Margera 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#
Nym wants to control but Margera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Nym is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Margera drops an elbow to the side of Nym's head.
Nym blocking the ground and pound attempt from Margera.
Margera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nym wants to control but Margera is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Margera controlling the action here.
Nym wants to control but Margera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nym gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Nym looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Nym is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nym lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Margera is trying to maintain the position but Nym is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Nym is working for a kimura but Margera is defending it quite comfortably.
Nym with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Margera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Margera is staying active underneath Nym, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sudo Nym has got the better of the ground game so far.
Margera is looking to control Nym's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Margera avoid being mounted?
Margera manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudo Nym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab. #CL2#
Nym has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nym misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nym creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Margera is trying to break the clinch but Nym is controlling him.
Nym blocking some punches.
Nym keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Margera's efforts to push away.#BC#
Margera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nym darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Margera.
Nym pushes off an throws an elbow but Margera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nym working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera lands an uppercut.#BC#
Margera manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Nym looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Margera!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera taking punishment in the form of punches.
Margera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Margera tries to improve position but can't.
Nym working away.
Margera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nym's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nym throwing shots but Margera is blocking nicely.
Nym scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nym looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Margera trying to control from the bottom.
Nym missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Margera is looking for a sweep. Nym is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Margera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nym.
Nym throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Margera trying to hold on to Nym's head to control him but Nym postures up.
Margera is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nym working over Margera with some ground and pound. Margera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nym not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Margera is not content to let Nym control the position.
Nym sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Margera defending well though.
Nym seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Margera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Margera keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Margera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Margera wants to control but Nym is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nym is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Margera defends it well.
Margera has hold of Nym's hands but Nym slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nym lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Margera trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Margera moves into full guard.
Nym loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nym not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Margera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nym scoring with some ground and pound.
Margera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nym is looking to work some ground and pound but Margera has wrist control.
Nym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Margera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nym working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Margera wants to sweep here but Nym controlling him for the moment.
Margera working a defensive guard here.
Nym landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Margera trying to control the position.
Nym postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nym working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Margera's head.
Nym with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nym working some strikes from top position.
Nym is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nym landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Margera is rocked!
Nym landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Margera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nym is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Margera looking to control.
Nym stands up over Margera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Margera trying to control the position.
Nym chips away with some ground and pound.
Nym arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Margera's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sudo Nym!
Sudo Nym took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CFC 401
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
Digital has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Margera slips a jab from Digital.
Bobby Digital seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Margera slips under a jab.
Digital fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Margera checks it well.
Margera ducks right into an uppercut from Digital.
Margera tries to clinch up
and Digital counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Digital looks for the body kick but Margera saw that one coming.
Digital shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Digital moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Digital. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Digital.
Digital connects with an inside leg kick.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Digital misses with a lunging right hand
and Margera counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Digital cracks Margera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Digital throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Margera throws a lazy uppercut
and Digital counters with an outside leg kick.
Digital slips a jab from Margera.
Margera throws a push kick but Digital slaps the foot to one side.
Digital attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Digital scores with a sloppy right hand. Margera should have avoided that one.
Digital with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Margera throws a leg kick but Digital moved away.
Margera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Margera looks to land a left hand but Digital moved out of range nicely.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Digital moved out of range.
Digital throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Digital misses the jab.
Digital backing away here, and Margera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Margera fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Digital.
Good leg kick by Digital there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera scores with a spinning back kick!
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Digital moves out of range as Margera throws a body kick.
Digital lands with a nice body kick.
Digital explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Margera misses.
Digital misses with a low kick.
Digital swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Margera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Digital lands with a hook. Margera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Digital scores with a nice right hand.
Margera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Digital counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Margera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Digital ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
A nice side step and Margera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Digital throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Digital tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Margera misses.
Digital slips under a jab from Margera.
Digital bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Digital moves out of range of the strikes.
Margera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Digital.
Digital throws a low kick, looking for Margera's leg but Margera calmly moves out of range.
Digital displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Digital swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Digital steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
An attempted straight right counter from Digital misses the target.
Digital scores with a hook to the body. Margera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Digital lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Digital blocks the low kick.
Margera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Digital takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Digital.
Digital swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Digital moves into the clinch.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Digital avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Digital avoids it by throwing Margera back against the cage.
Margera is looking to control Digital's arms but Digital gets an underhook and turns him. Now Margera has his back to the cage. #BC#
Digital's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Margera moves in looking to clinch but Digital pushes him off.#CL#
Digital darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Digital misses with a punch to the body.
Digital tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Digital swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Digital.
Digital tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Digital tries to break free but Margera pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Digital dominated that round.
That's time! Digital's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobby Digital is winning the standup battle so far.
Digital throws a nice inside leg kick.
Margera misses with a kick to the body.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Digital scores with a leg kick.
Digital darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Digital connects with a single shot there.
Margera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Digital's head.
Digital tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Margera walks into a stiff left hand from Digital.
Digital looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Digital throws out a powerful jab.
Digital tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Margera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Digital.
Margera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Digital.
Margera throws out a counter right but Digital avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Margera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Digital.
Margera misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Margera checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Margera blocks the leg kick.
Margera tries a quick counter leg kick but Digital is wise to it.
Margera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Digital will feel that in the morning.
Margera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Digital punishes Margera's body with a nice straight punch.
Margera throws a hook but Digital avoids it easily.
Margera misses with a hook.
Margera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Margera catches Digital right on the button with a cross.
Margera jabs Digital to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Digital slips a jab from Margera.
Margera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Digital connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Margera scrambles back to his feet.#T2##CL#
Digital has closed the distance and engaged Margera in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Digital tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Digital back against the cage.
Digital swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Digital lands a nice uppercut.
Digital lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Digital swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Margera taking a breather.
Digital lands with a left to the head.
Digital lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Margera is trying to push Digital away but Digital has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Digital looking to stall.
Digital tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Digital back against the cage.
Digital fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Digital struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
#T3##BC#
Digital breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Margera blocks the low kick.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Digital misses with a wild body shot.
Margera defending well as Digital loads up on a big left hand.
Digital tries to clinch there but Margera circles away.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera tries to clinch there but Digital circles away.
Digital was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Digital fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Margera.
Margera throws a body kick that misses.
Digital misses with a head kick.
Digital misses the shot to the body.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Digital throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Margera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Digital scores with a jab. Margera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Margera on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Digital was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Digital lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera blocks a low kick nicely.
Digital misses the shot to the body.
Margera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Digital misses with a wild body shot.
Margera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Margera scores with a leg kick.
Margera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Digital misses its intended target.
Digital misses with a lunging right hand
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Margera tries a low kick but Digital avoids it.
Digital tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Digital.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Digital dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Digital throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Margera counters with a nice leg kick.
Margera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Digital slips a jab from Margera.
Margera moves out of range of the leg kick from Digital.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Margera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Digital moves out of range of the body kick.
Digital takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Digital throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Digital sets himself, and Margera steps forward looking for the clinch! Digital avoids it this time.
Digital feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Margeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Digital fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Margera misses with a leg kick.
Digital throws a big counter combination but Margera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Digital dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Margera. That did some damage!
Margera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Digital.
Margera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Margera misses with a body kick.
Digital is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?#T1#
Digital connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Margera.
Margera blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Margera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Digital throws a hook but Margera blocks it.
Digital throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
Digital works Margera's body with a nice hook.
Margera wants to clinch up but Digital keeps it at a distance.
Digital takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Digital drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Margera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Digital on the side of the head.
Digital finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Digital throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Margera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Digital on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Digital is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Digital throws a poor cross that misses
and Margera counters with a low kick, right behind Digital 's knee.
Digital throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Margera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Margera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Digital connects with a nice looking jab.
Digital throws an off balance right hand
and Margera counters with a good low kick that Digital was not able to check.
Digital lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Digital ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
Margera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Margera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Digital keeps the fight on the outside.
Margera misses with a looping right.
Margera throws a right hand that misses
and Digital counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Digital moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Digital.
A chopping leg kick lands by Digital.
Digital fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Margera on the side of the head.
Margera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Digital is rocked!
Margera finds Digital's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Digital flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Margera lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Digital will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bam Margera!
During a confident post fight interview, Bam Margera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bobby Digital was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah! '.
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Event:
Destiny 170:Margera vs Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Margera looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Margera.
Margera misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Jab from Johnson.
Margera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Margera sprawls well.
Margera blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Margera swivels and escapes.
Margera connects with a single shot there.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Margera tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Margera to the ground. Margera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Margera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarik Johnson.#T1#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Margera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Margera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Margera with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Margera doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Margera defending well though.
Margera is trying to control but can't.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Margera defending well though.
Margera is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Margera avoid being mounted?#T2#
Margera is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Margera tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Margera controlling the position well.
Margera is looking to improve his position.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Margera's hands, connecting with Margera's forehead.
Margera controlling the position for now.
Margera gets back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Margera working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
Johnson postures up in Margera's guard and throws a big left but Margera blocks it.
Margera is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Margera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Margera managing to control the position.
Margera trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Margera pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Margera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Margera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Margera's head.
Margera working a defensive guard here.
Margera has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Margera trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Margera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Margera lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Margera, which made it look bad.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Margera can pounce on him.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Margera swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Margera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Margera tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Margera.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Margera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.#T1#
Johnson looks for a takedown but Margera sprawls well.
Margera misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Margera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Margera moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Margera.
Margera throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Margera lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarik Johnson.#T2#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Margera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson's coach down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Margera finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Margera misses with a hook.
Tarik Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson 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.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson lands with a hook. Margera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Margera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Margera. Beautiful body shot.
Margera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Margera wants it to stay on the feet.
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Margera leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Margera avoids nicely.
Margera slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Margera lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Margera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Margera.#T4#
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Margera coming out on top.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Margera is looking to counter with a body kick.
Margera works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Margera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Margera there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Margera.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tests Margera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson cracks Margera with an open hand slap.
Margera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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 Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Margera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Margera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Margera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson with a jab.
Margera scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson moves out of range as Margera throws a body kick.
Margera throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Margera saw that one coming.
Margera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Margera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Margera, right into the meat.
#T1#
Johnson misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Margera lands a jab.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Margera misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Margera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Margera takes one to the chin there.
Margera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Margera misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Margera moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Margera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Margera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Margera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tarik Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Margera pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Margera has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Margera pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Margera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Margera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Margera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Margera is adopting a defensive guard.
Margera'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.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Margera wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Margera is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Margera.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson cracks Margera with a good jab.
Margera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a hook but Margera blocks it.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Margera avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Margera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Margera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 Bam Margera.
I think Margera 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 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tarik Johnson!
Tarik Johnson is the new lightweight champion!
As Tarik Johnson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Its been my dream to win the Title and im going to train as hard as I can in order to never lose it. Nobody can stop me and i am going to retire as the champ of Destiny FC'.
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Event:
Destiny 166: Tucker vs Margera
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range. #CL#
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Margera is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tucker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Margera misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Margera stalling in the clinch but Tucker improves position.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Margera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Margera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Margera avoiding damage as Tucker throws knees to the body.
Tucker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Margera or not.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tucker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Margera.
Tucker blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Tucker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Tucker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Margera or not.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker leaning against his opponent.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Tucker.
#BC2#
Margera manages to break the clinch.
Tucker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Margera. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Margera.
Tucker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tucker misses with a leg kick
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker sizes up Margera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Tucker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tucker tries to clinch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Margera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Margera jabs at Tucker's body.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Margera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tucker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
A countering left hand to the body from Margera misses.#CL2#
Margera has Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Margera.
Margera presses Tucker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Margera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Margera trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Margera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Margera.
Margera just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Margera 's eye.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker tries a knee to the head but Margera blocks it.
Tucker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Tucker slows down the pace here.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Margera blocking some punches.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
Tucker cracks Margera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker lands with an overhand left.
Margera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Margera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tucker's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
Margera working aggressively here.
Margera lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Margera back against the cage.
Tucker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Margera pushes Tucker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker throws an elbow but it misses.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like JJ Tucker has been cut.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Tucker lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Margera lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
A short uppercut from Tucker. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Margera as Tucker tries to tie him up.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Tucker trying to stall but Margera improves his position.
Tucker has Margera pressed against the cage.
Margera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Margera tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Margera has Tucker pressed against the cage.
Margera stalling in the clinch but Tucker improves position.
Tucker slowing the pace effectively.
Margera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Margera.
Margera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Margera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Margera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Margera lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tucker.
#BC2#
Margera breaks the clinch.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Margera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tucker with a body shot.
Tucker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Margera checks it well.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera throws a leg kick
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Margera.
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!
Margera keeps the fight on the outside.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tucker misses with an uppercut.
Margera feints a counter leg kick.
Tucker throws a right hand that misses
and Margera counters with a nice body shot.
Margera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tucker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick.
Margera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Margera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker with a nice cross.#CL#
Tucker darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Tucker avoids a wild elbow strike from Margera.
Margera scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera is trying to break the clinch but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Margera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Margera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tucker gets a clinch.
JJ Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Margera throws an elbow that misses.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker lands with a short shot to the head.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Margera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tucker'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.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Margera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Margera lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
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 JJ Tucker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Margera swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tucker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Margera lands with a good body shot.
JJ Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margera swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Margera lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a leg kick but Tucker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Tucker.
Good shot there by Margera.
Tucker throws out a leg kick but Margera moves out of range and Tucker only half commits.
Tucker connects with a leg kick. Margera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tucker has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
Margera throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Margera throws the kick towards the body but Tucker avoids it.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Margera moves out of range.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Margera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Tucker.
Tucker connects with a single shot there.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Tucker.
Margera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Margera looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Tucker darts in trying to clinch
and Margera counters with a stiff right hand.
Tucker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Margera momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Margera, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Margera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Margera tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker connects with a body shot.
Tucker connects with a solid leg kick.
Tucker moves out of range of the leg kick from Margera.
Bam Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker swings widly with a right hand
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tucker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Tucker misses with an uppercut.
Margera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tucker misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tucker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tucker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Margera looks to land a body kick but Tucker moved away.
Margera fakes the leg kick and cracks Tucker in the body.
A left lands for Tucker.#CL#
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Margera throws an elbow that misses.
Tucker cracks Margera with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Tucker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Margera's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Margera misses with a knee strike.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Margera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Margera's ribcage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tucker lands a hook that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera misses with a body punch.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Tucker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Margera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Tucker clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tucker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Margera.
#CL#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Margera.
Margera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
Margera working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Margera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tucker lands a right hand. #T1#
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Margera effectively controlling the action here.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Margera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Margera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Tucker sizes up Margera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tucker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Margera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Margera tries a quick counter leg kick but Tucker is wise to it.
A left and a right from Tucker both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tucker lands a jab to Margera's midsection.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Margera throws a good cross that connects.
Tucker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tucker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tucker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Margera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Margera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Margera throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker connects with a single shot there.
Tucker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Margera tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Margera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tucker throws a leg kick
and Margera scores with a counter punch that sends Tucker to the canvas! Margera smells blood - he's punishing Tucker with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tucker has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Margera!
Bam Margera is the new lightweight champion!
Bam Margera 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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Event:
Destiny 161: Tucker vs Machado
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera blocks a jab.
Margera scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMargera.
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Margera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Margera.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Margera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bam Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lopez. Margera shrugs it off though.
Margera is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Margera thuds a left hand into Lopez's body.
Margera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Margera as he connects with a hook.
Margera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!#T2#
Lopez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
An inside leg kick from Lopez misses.
A big right from Margera misses.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Margera wants to slow Lopez down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Margera throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Margera.
Margera misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Margera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Margera cracks the inside of Lopez's front leg.
Margera throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Margera tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Margera finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
Margera scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Margera feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Lopez misses with a body punch
letting Margera counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Margera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Margera.
Margera throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Margera misses. #T4##KD#
A head kick lands from Margera that sends Lopez to the canvas. Lopez tries to scramble back to his feet but Margera brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Lopez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Miguel Lopez has been cut.
Margera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lopez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Margera finish him?
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Margera working the head with strikes.
Margera controlling the position.
Lopez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lopez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Margera is putting a hurting on Lopez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Margera staying calm.
Lopez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Margera connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez is letting Margera control him for a moment.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Margera is working Lopez over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Lopez's cut.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Margera misses with a body shot.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Margera throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Margera throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Margera throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Margera works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
Margera throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Margera swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Margera.#T1#
Margera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Margera.
Margera throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Margera clinches up against the cage.
Lopez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Margera is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Margera.
#BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Margera.
Margera throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Margera saw that one coming.
Margera throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Margera misses the jab.
Margera throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
Margera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Margera backs away looking to recover.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Margera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Margera misses its intended target.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Margera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Margera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Margera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Margera misses with a looping left.
Margera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopez to score with a decent uppercut.
Margera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Margera cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Margera moves his leg out of the way.
Bam Margera is winning the standup battle so far.
Margera avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Margera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Margera is looking to clinch.
Margera throws a front kick that sends Lopez stumbling back into the cage.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Margera had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Lopez moves away from the strike by Margera.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Margera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Margera.
Margera connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Lopez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Margera misses with a head kick.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Margera connects with a nice looking jab.
Margera motions for Lopez to come forward. Margera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez unleashes a big counter combination but Margera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Margera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Margera finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
Margera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Lopez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Margera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Lopez.#T1#
Lopez is looking to slow Margera down with leg kicks.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Margera.
Margera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Margera lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez throws a counter combo.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Margera.
Margera slips under a jab from Lopez.
Margera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Margera tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bam Margera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Margera.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Lopez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Margera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Margera backs off Lopez throws a huge counter combo but Margera manages to avoid it all.
Margera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Margera staying out of range there.
Margera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Margera looks to throw a body kick
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Margera cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Margera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Margera misses with a looping left.
Lopez unleashes a big counter combination but Margera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Margera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Margera throws a lazy body kick
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Margera backing up. Margera nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Margera blocks a jab.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Margera moved out of range nicely.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Miguel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Margera throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Margera moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Margera.
Margera lands with a right hand.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Margera.
Lopez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Margera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Margera 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!
Bam Margera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Miguel Lopez stepped up to the mic, saying 'no plan to retire! gonna clean up this division '.
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Event:
Destiny 159:Grice vs Fakiiri 2
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jabber 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.
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jabber as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.#CL#
Margera clinches.
Jabber is looking to break free of the clinch but Margera has double underhooks.
Jabber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Margera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabber backwards.
Margera prevents Jabber from breaking the clinch.
Jabber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Margera.
Margera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jabber has had enough of the clinch but Margera keeps him there for the moment.
Margera lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabber.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Jabber takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Margera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jabber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jabber throws a series of punches but Margera avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Margera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Jabber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Margera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jabber misses with a left hand
and Margera finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jabber looks to land a left hand but Margera moved out of range nicely.
Jabber misses with the combination.
Margera moves out of range as Jabber throws a body kick.
Jabber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jabber misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Jabber.
Margera misses with a hook. Jabber ducked under it nicely.
Jabber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jabber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jabber misses with a straight left.
Margera throws a front kick aimed at Jabber's knee but Jabber avoids it well.
Margera lands with a kick to the temple. Jabber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Jabber is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jim Jabber has been cut.
Jabber throws a sloppy head kick and Margera moves out of range easily. #CL#
Margera clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera keeps control of Jabber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Jabber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Margera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jabber or not.
Margera has Jabber pressed against the cage.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jabber wants to break free but Margera has control.
#BC2#
Jabber breaks from the clinch.
Jabber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Margera throws a head kick but Jabber moves out of range.
Margera pushes Jabber away with a front kick.
Jabber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Jabber is still on wobbly legs! Can Margera finish him?
Jabber throws a head kick that misses
and Margera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jabber thinking.
Jabber looks winded!
Jabber throws a head kick that misses
and Margera rattles Jabber with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jabber tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Margera dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jabber stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bam Margera!
Bam Margera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Destiny 156: Swagger vs. Man
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Churchill throws a hook but Margera blocks it.
Churchill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Margera circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Churchill darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Churchill.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Churchill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Margeras head.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Churchill.
Margera tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill gets through Margera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Churchill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Churchill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Churchill lands a body punch.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
A short left from Churchill.
Margera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Churchill is keeping busy.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
Margera blocking some punches.
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Margera can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
Margera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Churchill throws a body kick that misses
and Margera counters with a thumping low kick.
Margera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Churchill throws out the jab.
Margera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Churchill with a body shot.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Churchill.
Margera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Churchill if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Margera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Churchill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Margera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Margera throws an off balance right hand
and Churchill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Churchill throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Churchill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Churchill tries to work over Margera's front leg with a kick but Margera checks it.
Churchill lands with a shot to the body.
Churchill throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Margera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Margera.
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera is trying to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling him.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Margera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Churchill blocks an elbow strike from Margera.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Margera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Churchill blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Margera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Churchill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Margera. That one must have hurt.
Churchill jabs at Margera's body.
Margera doesn't manage to clinch there - Churchill circles away.
Churchill throws a series of strikes that have Margera backpedaling.
Churchill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Margera.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
Churchill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchill.
Churchill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Churchill tries to clinch up.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Churchill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Margera, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchill lands with a light punch inside.
Churchill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Margera misses with some punches.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Margera.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Churchill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Margera.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Margera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Margera blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Churchill is leaning against Margera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Churchill.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Churchill presses Margera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Churchill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Churchill moves out of range of the body kick.
Margera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Churchill throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill sets himself, and Margera steps forward looking for the clinch! Churchill avoids it this time.
Churchill lands an overhand right.
Margera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Churchill moves away.
Churchill is looking to counter the offense by Margera and move into the clinch.
Churchill misses with a body kick.
Margera scores with a spinning back kick!
Churchill is looking to score with low kicks.
Margera pushes Churchill away with a front kick.
Churchill looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Churchill connects with a leg kick. Margera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL2#
Margera clinches up with Churchill and pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Margera in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A left hand lands to the body for Churchill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Margera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Margera.
Margera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Margera.
Margera prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Churchill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill working aggressively here.
#T2##BC2#
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Margera. Churchill shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Churchill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winston Churchill is winning the standup battle so far.
Churchill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Churchill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Churchill gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Churchill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
Margera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Churchill moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Churchill misses the target.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Churchill lands a nice looking body shot.
Churchill tries to clinch up but Margera circles away and keeps his distance.
Churchill misses with a two punch combination.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Margera misses
and Churchill counters with a straight right hand.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Churchill's head but Churchill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Margera throws a solid leg kick but Churchill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Margera.
Margera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Churchill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Churchill is rocked!
Churchill lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Churchill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Churchill rushes Margera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Churchill digs a right hand underneath Margera's ribcage. Margera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Churchill seems to have got his legs back now.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Margera slows down the pace here.
Margera lands with a right to the head.
Churchill is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Margera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body punch from Margera - that landed with a thud.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Margera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Churchill working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Margera stalling in the clinch but Churchill improves position.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Margera blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
Churchill scores with a shoulder strike.
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Margera lands with a right to the head.
Margera taking a breather.
Churchill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Churchill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bam Margera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Churchill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Margera. Margera obviously looking to wear him down.
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Margera blocks a jab.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Churchill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Churchill checks a low kick from Margera.
As Margera backs away, Churchill returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Winston Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Churchill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Churchill misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Margera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera scoring well with a low kick there.
Churchill swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Churchill moves out of range easily.
Margera throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Margera clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Margera prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Margera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Churchill.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Churchill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Margera prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Churchill tries to work over Margera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Churchill.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Churchill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Margera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera looks to land a body kick but Churchill moved away.
Good leg kick by Margera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Margera checks a leg kick.
Margera cracks Churchill with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Margera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Churchill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Churchill throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
Churchill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Churchill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Margera is able to avoid easily.
Churchill moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMargera.
Churchill looks for the body kick but Margera saw that one coming.
Margera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Margera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Margera darts in and clinches Churchill up against the cage.
Margera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Churchill lands with a light punch inside.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Margera blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Margera misses with a body punch.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
#BC2#
Margera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Churchill misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Margera misses with a straight right. #T4#
Churchill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Margera.
Margera wants to counter the offense by Churchill and move into the clinch position.
Margera throws a hook but Churchill blocks it.
Margera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill lands the left hand.
Churchill throws a big shot that misses.
Churchill misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Churchill throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
A left lands for Margera.
Margera scores with a shot to the body.
Churchill walks into a left hand.
Churchill misses with a low kick as Margera jumps back.
Margera swats away the attempt to clinch by Churchill.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bam Margera.
I think Margera 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!
Bam Margera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 48
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Margera throws a sloppy head kick
and LaBeouf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaBeouf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Margera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
LaBeouf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Margera in his tracks.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
LaBeouf misses with a head kick.
Margera avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
Margera motions for LaBeouf to come forward. Margera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Margera is looking to counter the offense by LaBeouf and move into the clinch.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera lands a jab to LaBeouf's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but LaBeouf slips the punch.
LaBeouf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown attempt
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Margera scores with a nice head shot.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Margera darts in and clinches LaBeouf up against the cage.#BC#
Margera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Margera lands a jab to LaBeouf's midsection.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Margera scores with a leg kick.
Margera moves out of range of the leg kick from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a straight right.
Margera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LaBeouf slips a jab from Margera.
LaBeouf unleashes a big counter combination but Margera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Margera.
Margera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBeouf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
LaBeouf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Margera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera throws a body punch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Margera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Margera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaBeouf misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Margera.
Margera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaBeouf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Margera moves away from the strike by LaBeouf.
Margera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Margera throws a leg kick
and LaBeouf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaBeouf lands a jab to Margera's midsection.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaBeouf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Margera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LaBeouf's head.
Bam Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And LaBeouf tries to counter it with a takedown but Margera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
LaBeouf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LaBeouf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Margera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Margera connects with a right hand. LaBeouf shakes it off.
Margera misses with a hook. LaBeouf ducked under it nicely.
LaBeouf defending well as Margera loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Margera.
LaBeouf has his takedown stuffed
letting Margera counter with a right hand.
LaBeouf throws an overhand right that lands on Margera's shoulder, as Margera tries to avoid the shot.
Margera thinks about countering with a body kick.
Margera avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
Margera throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera 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#
Margera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Margera blocks a head kick by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf keeps the fight on the outside.
Margera thumps LaBeouf with a low kick.
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaBeouf scores with a body shot.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Margera strikes.
LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Margera.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
Margera takes a swing at LaBeouf's ribcage but misses.
Margera throws a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
Margera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaBeouf can do to turn this around?#T1#
LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Margera.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
LaBeouf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaBeouf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Margera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LaBeouf lands with an uppercut that bounces Margera off the cage and back into range.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Margera lands with a nice body punch.
Margera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Margera won't be happy with that.
Margera can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera sneaks back into half guard.
LaBeouf throwing shots but Margera is blocking nicely.
Margera is doing well to control the position and prevent LaBeouf from advancing to side control.
Margera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaBeouf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Margera trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Margera defending well though.
Margera is concentrating on defense, preventing LaBeouf from advancing position.
Margera tries to get to full guard but LaBeouf has control of the leg. #T3#
Still in half guard, LaBeouf seems content to control.
Margera trying to control but LaBeouf postures up.
Margera has hold of LaBeouf's hands but LaBeouf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Margera trying to control here.
LaBeouf is pressing down on Margera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Margera is holding on for now.
Margera gets back to full guard.
Margera being controlled here, momentarily.
Margera is pulling down on LaBeouf's head. It's preventing any offense from LaBeouf, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Margera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
LaBeouf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Margera has LaBeouf pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Margera lands a head shot.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Margera. Margera obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Margera instigates a clinch. #BC#
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaBeouf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Margera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LaBeouf lands with a good body shot.
LaBeouf scores with a three punch combo!
LaBeouf throws a right hand that Margera ducks under and follows up with a left that Margera also avoids with ease.
Margera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Margera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaBeouf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Margera thinking.
Bam Margera is winning the standup battle so far.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Margera throws a solid leg kick but LaBeouf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Margera.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Margera moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Margera thows a leg kick but LaBeouf checks it
and LaBeouf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Margera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!#TD2#
LaBeouf shoots in and gets a takedown into Margera's guard.
Margera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
LaBeouf lands a couple of elbows.
Margera pulls LaBeouf in close to his closed guard and prevents LaBeouf from doing any damage or advancing position.
Margera is trying to keep LaBeouf in close.
Bam Margera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Margera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LaBeouf wants to pass the guard but Margera is keeping the position.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Margera trying to control the position here.
LaBeouf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaBeouf being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Margera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Margera misses. #T3#
LaBeouf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
Margera tried to counter with a leg kick but LaBeouf avoided it.
LaBeouf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Margera scores with a nice body kick.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the strikes.
Margera digs a good hook to LaBeouf's body.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBeouf misses with a wild combination.
Margera misses with a body kick.
LaBeouf blocks a head kick by Margera.
Margera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
LaBeouf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Margera misses with a hook
and LaBeouf counters with a series of strikes. Margera will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Margera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf throws out a counter right but Margera avoids it with no problem.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LaBeouf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Margera scores with a nice right hand.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Margera moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Margera 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 Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bam Margera!
Bam Margera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Shia LaBeouf had this to say: 'thanks for coming out everyone! have to think through my future in mma'.
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Event:
Destiny 149: Sila vs. Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Santa Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Santa Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Margera manages to avoid it.
Margera scores with a spinning back kick!
Santa Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz cracks the inside of Margera's front leg.
Margera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santa Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santa Cruz.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Margera throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz moved away.
Santa Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Margera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Margera throws a body kick that misses.
Margera takes one to the side of the head.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Santa Cruz is out of range.
Santa Cruz with a nice cross.
Margera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Cruz is just out of range.
Margera avoids the head kick by Santa Cruz.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Santa Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Santa Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Margera slips a jab from Santa Cruz.
A lazy left from Santa Cruz finds it's target.
Margera looks to land a body kick but Santa Cruz moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Margera is predictable there #TD#
so Santa Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Margera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santa Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santa Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
Margera is pulling down on Santa Cruz's head to control his posture. #T3#
Santa Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santa Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Santa Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santa Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santa Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Margera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santa Cruz won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
Margera has Santa Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Santa Cruz lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Santa Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Margera controlling Santa Cruz's posture.
Margera looking for a sweep. Not yet Margera, not yet.
Santa Cruz is fighting to break Margera's control of his arms but Margera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santa Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santa Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santa Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santa Cruz 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.
Margera has momentary wrist control but Santa Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz 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#
Santa Cruz missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Margera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bam Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santa Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Margera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santa Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Margera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Margera throws a body punch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Margera.
An inside leg kick lands from Santa Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a body kick that misses.
Santa Cruz lands a head shot.
Margera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Margera throws a solid leg kick but Santa Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Margera.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Margera.
Bam Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santa Cruz.
It looked like Santa Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santa Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
Santa Cruz throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
Margera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz is out of range.
Santa Cruz cracks a nice hook into Margera's ribs.
Santa Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Margera responds with a good body kick, but Santa Cruz manages to step out the way in time.
Margera looks to land a left hand but Santa Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Margera staying out of range there.
Margera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Margera moved away.#T2#
Santa Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santa Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
Margera throws an off balance right hand
and Santa Cruz counters with a head kick. That will keep Margera thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Santa Cruz shoots in but Margera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santa Cruz scores with a jab. Margera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santa Cruz shoots in but Margera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
Santa Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Margera sprawls and moves away.
Santa Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Margera tries a quick counter leg kick but Santa Cruz is wise to it.
Margera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Margera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Margera.
Santa Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Margera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Margera looks to clinch
and Santa Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santa Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Santa Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Margera.
Margera looks to throw a body kick
letting Santa Cruz counter with a right hand.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight left.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Margera defending well as Santa Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Margera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch lands to the side of Margera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santa Cruz throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
Margera misses with a body kick.
Margera misses with a leg kick.
Santa Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Margera's head back.
Santa Cruz misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Margera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santa Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Margera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santa Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Margera's leg but Margera calmly moves out of range.
Santa Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Margera moves away from the strike by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Margera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santa Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Margera walks into a stiff left hand from Santa Cruz.
Margera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera scores with a leg kick.
Margera tries to clinch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Margera.
#T1##TD#
Margera tries to sprawl but Santa Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Margera tries to get to full guard but Santa Cruz has control of the leg.
Margera is trying to maintain the position but Santa Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Santa Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Margera is looking for a sweep. Santa Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Margera is trying is best to control the position here.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Margera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santa Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Santa Cruz controlling the pace.
Margera trying to hold on to Santa Cruz's head to control him but Santa Cruz postures up.
Santa Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Santa Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Margera's head.
Margera wants to control but Santa Cruz is keeping busy.
Margera gets full guard.
Margera managing to control the position.
Santa Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santa Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santa Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santa Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santa Cruz postures up.
Rafael Santa Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Margera trying to control the position here.
Santa Cruz stays in close to Margera's body and controls the position. #T3#
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Margera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Margera wants to sweep but no luck.
Santa Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Margera feints and then cracks Santa Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santa Cruz down. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santa Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
Santa Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santa Cruz moves out of range as Margera strikes.
Margera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santa Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Santa Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera throws out a counter right but Santa Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Santa Cruz lands a jab to Margera's midsection.
Santa Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Santa Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Margera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santa Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santa Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Santa Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santa Cruz, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
A very excited looking Rafael Santa Cruz 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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