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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 2
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1# Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2# Barakat tries to keep at a distance but Dantes has taken the fight into the clinch. Dantes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat digs a right hand into Dantes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dantes's gas tank. Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Dantes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dantes is looking to control Barakat's arms but Barakat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dantes has his back to the cage. #BC2# Dantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Barakat throws the kick towards the body but Dantes avoids it. Barakat misses the shot to the body. Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat. Dantes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barakat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dantes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barakat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dantes. That did some damage! Dantes wants to clinch. Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Barakat keeps the fight on the outside. Barakat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Barakat feints and then cracks Dantes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dantes down. Barakat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barakat. Barakat throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it. Dantes takes one to the chin there. Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barakat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards. Barakat keeps the fight on the outside. Barakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Dantes down. Barakat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range. It looked like Barakat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dantes. Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Barakat works Dantes's body with a nice hook. Barakat avoids a kick to the body.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but Dantes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dantes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2##CL# Barakat has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barakat throws a leg kick that misses. A big left from Barakat misses. Dantes throws a counter combo. Barakat misses with a low kick as Dantes jumps back. Dantes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Barakat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dantes on the side of the head. Dantes jabs Barakat to the body, keeping him at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Dantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dantes fails in his attempt to clinch. Dantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Barakat throws a right and a left that both miss. Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Barakat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dantes. Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dantes blocks a jab.#T3# Barakat scores with a body shot.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside. Dantes avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Decent striking displayed by Barakat there. Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Barakat scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2# Dantes closes the distance and clinches. Barakat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Barakat blocking some punches.
Dantes prevents a body shot from Barakat. Barakat lands a left hand.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dantes.
Dantes is trying to force a seperation but Barakat has the dominant position. Dantes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards. A short right from Dantes on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards. Barakat working Dantes over with knees to the body.#T4# Barakat lands a body punch in the clinch. Dantes looks winded! Dantes working aggressively here.
Barakat lands a hook that snaps the head of Dantes backwards. Dantes working hard to break the clinch. Barakat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dantes takes a knee to the side of the body. Barakat lands a knee to the head.
Barakat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barakat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Still in the clinch, Barakat scores with a nice short uppercut. Barakat works on Dantes's body with a couple of short punches. Barakat working Dantes over with knees to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knees in the clinch landing for Barakat.
Barakat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards. Barakat lands a hook that snaps the head of Dantes backwards. Barakat pushes Dantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Dantes blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dantes throws an elbow but it misses.
Barakat lands a right hand. Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Dantes is blocking nicely.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes lands an elbow inside. #BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Barakat feints and then cracks Dantes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dantes down. Dantes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dantes walks into a left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barakat takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet. Dantes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Barakat throws a body shot but no joy. Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice looking body kick. 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! Barakat scores with the left hand. Dantes knows he should have avoided that one. #T1##CL# Barakat closes the distance and clinches.#BC# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Barakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Barakat connects with a crisp jab. Barakat is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Barakat moves into range and clinches up with Dantes. Dantes taking a breather. Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes takes one to the chin there. Barakat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow. Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Dantes tries to clinch up. Barakat misses with a head kick.
Marcus Dantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barakat scores with a kick to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Dantes gets off balance looking for a body kick and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nice straight punches there by Barakat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barakat. Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes. Barakat throws a head kick that misses. Barakat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dantes throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily. Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Barakat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Qasim Barakat has scored more points in the clinch so far. Barakat landing knees to the body.
Dantes is breathing heavily. Barakat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dantes is defending well for now. Barakat crunches a lovely knee into Dantes's ribcage. A short right from Barakat. Barakat tries a knee to the head but Dantes blocks it.
#BC# Barakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Barakat lands a nice looking body kick. Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3# Barakat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dantes takes a kick to the side of the head. Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket. Barakat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dantes's head. Dantes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barakat rather than just go for the knockout. Dantes swings away with a leg kick that misses. Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Dantes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Barakat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dantes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice uppercut there from Barakat. Dantes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! A lazy left from Barakat finds it's target. Dantes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barakat. Barakat circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Barakat feints a jab promting Dantes to slip. Barakat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dantes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Dantes tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Barakat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4# Dantes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick. Dantes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dantes can do to turn this around? Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Barakat lands with a hook. Dantes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dantes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Barakat keeps Dantes at a distance using the push kick. Dantes is looking to clinch but Barakat is avoiding it.
Dantes on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dantes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dantes avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Dantes feints a counter leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Dantes blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Barakat throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Barakat. Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dantes's calf. Barakat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Barakat lands a nice looking body kick. A head kick misses from Barakat. Donk. Barakat catches Dantes right on the button with a cross. Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barakat paws at him with a jab and circles away. A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat. Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes. Dantes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dantes misses with a low kick.
Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat. Barakat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# A left lands for Barakat. Barakat digs a good hook to Dantes's body.
Barakat connects with a nice looking jab.
Barakat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside. Barakat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barakat connects with a body shot. Barakat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Barakat misses with a wild body shot. Dantes takes one to the side of the head.
Dantes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barakat. Barakat obviously looking to wear him down.
Dantes wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance. Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dantes throws a push kick but Barakat slaps the foot to one side. Dantes wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance. Dantes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Dantes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dantes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Barakat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barakat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL# Barakat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dantes working hard to break the clinch. Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes is trying to push Barakat away but Barakat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Dantes forces Barakat back against the cage and clinches. Dantes misses with some punches.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head. #T3# Dantes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barakat as Dantes tries to tie him up. Dantes tries for a takedown but Barakat manages to get underhooks.
Dantes wants a takedown.
Dantes is trying to break the clinch but Barakat has him pressed against the cage. Dantes has had enough of the clinch but Barakat keeps him there for the moment. Dantes tries to break free but Barakat pushes him back against the cage. Barakat misses with a knee to the head. Barakat is leaning against Dantes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Barakat with a knee to the head.
Dantes tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dantes wants to get back to striking at distance but Barakat won't allow it.
Dantes working hard to break the clinch. Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barakat lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes with a body punch. A glancing blow. A head kick from Barakat lands but Dantes takes it in his stride. Dantes takes one to the side of the head.
Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes. Barakat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight! Qasim Barakat showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barakat 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat! An out of breath and clearly excited Qasim Barakat thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). In defeat, Marcus Dantes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1# Dantes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Steel misses the jab.#CL# Dantes moves into the clinch. Nice body punch from Dantes - that landed with a thud.
Dantes stalls. #BC# Dantes breaks the clinch.
Dantes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards. Steel looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range. #CL# Dantes gets a clinch. Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#KD# Dantes lands a big knee to the head and Steel goes down! Dantes is looking to finish! #CUT# It looks like Jax Steel has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steel is letting Dantes control him for a moment. Steel wants to get back to his feet but Dantes drags him back down.#SU# Dantes decides to stand back up. Dantes steps back and let's Steel get back to his feet.#T1# Dantes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dantes catches Steel with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Steel forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Dantes! Marcus Dantes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 3 HH rd 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1# Gray misses the jab.#CL2# Dantes closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Gray breaks the clinch.
Dantes misses with the combination.
Dantes fakes the leg kick and cracks Gray in the body. Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dantes throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut. Dantes misses with the body kick and Gray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2# Dantes closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage. Gray lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dantes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dantes throws a head punch that misses. Gray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Gray has Dantes pressed against the cage, preventing Dantes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1# Dantes trying to control the position but instead, Gray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dantes into the cage. Gray throws a head punch that misses. Dantes is trying to break free. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes. Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Gray. Gray working Dantes over with knees to the body. Dantes looks winded! Gray lands a nice elbow. Dantes managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
Gray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gray utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Gray tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
A short uppercut from Gray. Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Dantes is rocked!#KD# Gray drops Dantes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dantes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Dantes is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Good body shot from Gray.
Gray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Gray has Dantes pressed against the cage. Dantes drops his hands and Gray takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Dantes tumbling to the canvas! Gray rains down with more punches but Dantes was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Gray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Gray! After winning the bout, Gabriel Gray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Marcus Dantes was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
MMMA 66 Heavy Hitters Rd 1
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Dantes clinches with his opponent.
Yasumi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Yasumi manages to break the clinch.
Dantes wants to clinch up but Yasumi keeps it at a distance. Yasumi is looking to counter with head kicks. Dantes wants to clinch up but Yasumi keeps it at a distance. Dantes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yasumi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dantes to score with a decent uppercut. Dantes fails in his attempt to clinch. Yasumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yasumi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2# Dantes clinches up against the cage. Yasumi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Dantes darts in and clinches Yasumi up against the cage.#BC2# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes cracks Yasumi with a right hand to the side of the head. Yasumi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dantes. Yasumi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2# Dantes rushes Yasumi and presses him up against the cage. A body shot lands from Dantes.
Dantes is trying to maintain a safe position but Yasumi gets an underhook and turns Dantes into the cage. Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Yasumi controls the action.
Yasumi wants a takedown but no success here.
Yasumi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yasumi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dantes is defending well.#BC2# Dantes breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Dantes moves into the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD# Yasumi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dantes regains guard.
Yasumi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dantes wants to get back to his feet but Yasumi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Yasumi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Yasumi controls from within his opponent's guard. Dantes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yasumi dives into side control.
Dantes prevents Yasumi from improving position. Yasumi staying calm.#T3# Yasumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dantes keeps working. Dantes is pushing Yasumi's head away, looking to escape. Yasumi manages to hold on to the position though. Yasumi looks up at the clock and then as Dantes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yasumi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dantes is trying to buck Yasumi off. A lull in the action here. Yasumi trying to control the action but Dantes is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Yasumi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dantes! Dantes wants to control but Yasumi is having none of it. Dantes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dantes tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yasumi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Yasumi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Dantes will probably get the nod. That's time! Yasumi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Dantes throws a body shot but no joy. Dantes wants to clinch. Yasumi is looking to counter punch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dantes misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into guard. Yasumi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Yasumi trying to control but Dantes is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yasumi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Yasumi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dantes for as long as he can get away with.#T1# Dantes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yasumi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dantes is retaining full guard. Yasumi pushes down on Dantes's leg and manages to get into half guard. Yasumi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Yasumi is looking to advance position but Dantes won't allow it. Yasumi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Dantes is trying to stand.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Dantes has Yasumi up against the cage in a clinch.
Yasumi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dantes after a bit of a struggle. Dantes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yasumi backwards. Yasumi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yasumi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yasumi looking for a takedown. Dantes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Yasumi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dantes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuya Yasumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Dantes moves into range and clinches up with Yasumi.#T3##BC2# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes is looking to clinch. Dantes is looking to clinch. #CL2# Dantes forces Yasumi back against the cage and clinches. Dantes stalling in the clinch but Yasumi improves position. Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yasumi's elbow. #BC# Yasumi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A lazy body kick from Dantes #TD# and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dantes won't be happy with that. #ES2# Dantes sneaks out the side door and pushes Yasumi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes wants to clinch#TD# and Yasumi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yasumi. #T4# Yasumi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Yasumi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dantes swivels though and keeps the full guard. Yasumi won't allow Dantes to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yasumi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Yasumi pushing down on Dantes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Dantes will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yasumi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dantes avoids it. Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch but Yasumi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yasumi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dantes is looking to clinch. Yasumi tries to counter with a takedown but Dantes is quick to defend against it.#CL2# Dantes clinches up against the cage. Yasumi looking for a takedown. Yasumi wants a takedown.
Yasumi tries to score a body lock takedown but Dantes shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuya Yasumi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dantes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcus Dantes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dantes stops a takedown attempt from Yasumi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut. Yasumi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dantes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dantes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yasumis head. A shot in the inside from Dantes. Yasumi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dantes is defending well.#TD2# Dantes jumps guard and drags Yasumi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Dantes wants to stand up but Yasumi is controlling him. #T1# Dantes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Yasumi controlling from the top position. Yasumi lands a couple of digs. Yasumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Yasumi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Yasumi wants to control from the top but Dantes keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dantes fails in his attempt to clinch. Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yasumi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch but Yasumi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Dantes drives through and clinches with Yasumi against the cage.
#BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Dantes moves into the clinch. Marcus Dantes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Yasumi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dantes after a bit of a struggle. Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3# Yasumi throws an elbow that misses.
Yasumi is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position. Yasumi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dantes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yasumi wants a takedown.
Yasumi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dantes is defending well.#BC# Yasumi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dantes is looking to clinch but Yasumi is avoiding it.
Yasumi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Dantes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yasumi half committed to a counter leg kick. Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Yasumi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Dantes throws a series of punches but Yasumi avoids them all with ease. Yasumi attempts a counter takedown but Dantes avoids it well and moves away. Crunch! Dantes slams his shin into Yasumi's torso.#CL2# Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Yasumi in a clinch.
Katsuya Yasumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Dantes.#BC2# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yasumi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dantes. Dantes fails to land with a series of punches.
Dantes connects with a body shot. Dantes is looking to clinch but Yasumi is avoiding it.
Yasumi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dantes sprawls and moves away. Dantes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dantes throws a head kick that misses. Yasumi tries to counter with a takedown but Dantes is quick to defend against it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dantes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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 Dantes, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Dantes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dantes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dantes! Marcus Dantes took some time post fight to say the following; 'Fuck off.'. The defeated Katsuya Yasumi had this to say: 'Tokidoki anata ga ochiru'.
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Event:
MMMA 62 Spector vs Cabrera
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1# Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hymen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dantes swings widly with a right hand
and Hymen counters with a left and a right that stings Dantes. Hymen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dantes. Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Dantes gets a clinch. #BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hymen. Dantes tries to clinch there but Hymen circles away.
Hymen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hymen tries to work over Dantes's front leg with a kick but Dantes checks it. The fight stays on the outside here - Dantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hymen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Hymen jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2# A head kick lands from Hymen that sends Dantes to the canvas. Dantes tries to scramble back to his feet but Hymen brings him back down into side control. #CUT2# It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Hymen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dantes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dantes is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2# Hymen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dantes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hymen but great work by Dantes. Hymen is not content to let Dantes control the position. Hymen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Dantes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hymen reverses the position - he's now on top in Dantes's guard. Dantes wants to stand but Hymen is controlling the position. Hymen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hymen won't allow Dantes to get back to his feet. #T2# Hymen is stalling in the full guard. Hymen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hymen pushing down on Dantes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hymen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Dantes is refusing to be controlled, as Hymen sits in half guard. Hymen is looking to advance position but Dantes won't allow it. Hymen wants to take a breather but Dantes is having none of it. #T3##SUB2# Hymen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dantes is staying active underneath Hymen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hymen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dantes is looking for a sweep. Hymen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hymen controlling the action here. Hymen trying to control the action but Dantes 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. Hymen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dantes lands a lovely overhand right.#CL# Dantes forces Hymen back against the cage and clinches. Hymen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dantes just stands there and leans against the cage. Hymen tries to pull guard but Dantes forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hymen avoiding damage as Dantes throws knees to the body.
Hymen being controlled against the cage. Hymen is trying to pull guard but Dantes has him pressed against the cage. Marcus Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Hymen. Dantes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dantes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hymen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dantes just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Hymen breaks the clinch.
Dantes avoids the body shot from Hymen.
Hymen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hymen throws a leg kick and Dantes counters with a straight right hand. Good work by Dantes as he checks the leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Hymen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Dantes's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Dantes tries to clinch there but Hymen circles away.
Hymen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL# Dantes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dantes trying to control the position but instead, Hymen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dantes into the cage. Dantes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hymen can't find room to land a body shot as Dantes controls the action.
Hymen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dantes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hymen or not. Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Hymen misses with the head strike.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hymen backwards. #BC# Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hymen misses with a hook to the body
and Dantes counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL# Dantes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hymen, pushing him back against the cage. Dantes lands a hook to the side of the head. Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hymen tries to pull guard but Dantes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Dantes misses with the combination.
Hymen's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hymen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Dantes closes the distance but Hymen moves to the side enabling Hymen to counter with a crisp jab. Dantes lands a two punch combo.
Hymen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dantes's calf. Dantes lands with an overhand left.#CL# Dantes closes the distance and pushes Hymen back into the cage. Hymen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short uppercut from Hymen. #TD2# Hymen decides to pull guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Dantes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hymen, up you get! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes throws a low kick but Hymen avoids it. Hymen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dantes.
The crowd cheers as Dantes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hymen doesn't seem phased though. A big right from Dantes misses. #T2# The fighters circle momentarily. Dantes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hymen flicks out a counter leg kick but Dantes steps away. Hymen ducks under a wild hook from Dantes. Hymen lands a head kick!
Hymen throws a quick inside leg kick. Hymen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A combination from Dantes does no damage. Hymen thows a left - swing and a miss! A big right from Hymen misses. Dantes blocks a leg kick. Dantes takes one on the button. A combination from Hymen does no damage. Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hymen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hymen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dantes with a body shot. Hymen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Dantes moves forwards but Hymen connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dantes scores with a one two! Hymen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Dantes moves in looking to clinch but Hymen pushes him off.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hymen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dantes has him pressed against the cage. Hymen tries to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling the position. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dantes. Dantes stalls. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dantes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Dantes lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Hymen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hymen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dantes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Dantes wants to clinch up but Hymen keeps it at a distance. Dantes tries to clinch up. Dantes wants to clinch. Hymen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dantes swinging wildly here.
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! Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch but Hymen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hymen checks a low kick from Dantes. Hymen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hymen misses with a head kick.
Dantes slips under a jab from Hymen. Hymen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dantes wants to clinch enabling Hymen to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marcus Dantes'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# Hymen throws a nice looking combination but Dantes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hymen scores with a body shot.
Dantes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dantes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hymen in his tracks. #CL# Dantes has managed to clinch.
Hymen wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
Hymen tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hymen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dantes to keep the fight standing. Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes stalling the fight.
Hymen jumps guard but Dantes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Hymen. #TD2# Hymen jumps into guard, dragging Dantes to the mat.
Dantes trying to control but Hymen is working from the bottom. We've been hearing good reports from Dantes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Hymen is trying to control the position but Dantes postures up. #T1# Dantes wants to stand but Hymen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2# Hymen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dantes's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hymen has Dantes pulled in close to control his posture. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Hymen is trying to hold Dantes in close to prevent damage but Dantes has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dantes wants to get back to his feet.
Dantes sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hymen regains full guard. Nicely done. Dantes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hymen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dantes postures up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Dantes tries to clinch but Hymen moves out of range. Dantes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hymen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hymen throws a big shot that misses. Dantes misses with a head kick.
Hymen throws a sloppy head kick and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Dantes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hymen misses with the head strike.
Hymen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hymen dodges an elbow strike from Dantes.
#BC2# Hymen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hymen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hymen misses with the body kick and Dantes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hymen thinking. #CL# Dantes has Hymen up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4# Hymen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Hymen manages to break the clinch.
Hymen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hymen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dantes. Hymen keeps the fight on the outside. Hymen takes one on the button. Buster Hymen seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hymen looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range. Hymen throws a head kick but Dantes moves out of range.
Hymen throws a leg kick but Dantes moved away. A leg kick checked by Dantes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dantes closes the distance looking to clinch and Hymen counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hymen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dantes.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Dantes. I think Dantes 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dantes! An intense looking Marcus Dantes took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
MMMA 59 Bunting vs Powell
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1# Dantes fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Britton in a clinch.
Dantes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dantes wants to get back to striking at distance but Britton won't allow it.
Dantes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Britton digs a right hand underneath Dantes's ribcage. Dantes let out a lung full of air as it connected. Britton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dantes is defending well for now. Dantes tries to land knees in the clinch but Britton avoids the damage to the body. Britton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Britton wants a takedown.
#BC# Dantes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Britton lands. Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch but Britton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Britton 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Britton jabs at Dantes's body. Britton keeps the fight on the outside. Britton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Britton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dantes. Dantes misses with a low kick. Britton misses with an uppercut. A quick step to the side and Dantes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1# Dantes tries to clinch but Britton moves out of range. Dantes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Britton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dantess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dantes moves in looking to clinch but Britton pushes him off. Britton lands a jab to Dantes's midsection. Marcus Dantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Britton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Britton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Britton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tel Britton! Tel Britton made sure to mention his sponsor, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. Marcus Dantes spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 27
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1# Dantes throws a good cross that connects.
Dantes throws a right and a left that both miss. Fenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dantes with a body shot. Fenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dantes feinted with a counter takedown. Dantes misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Dantes rushes Fenix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fenix backwards. Dantes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fenix up against the cage. Fenix lands a shoulder strike. The referee calls for Fenix to work.
Dantes stalling in the clinch.
Dantes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Fenix prevents Dantes from breaking the clinch. Dantes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fenix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dantes tries to work over Fenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC# Dantes breaks the clinch.
Fenix on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fenix ducks right into an uppercut from Dantes. Fenix takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dantes just misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Dantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dantes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantes misses with a looping left. Dantes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Dantes misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dantes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fenix's sensitive parts. #T2# Dantes throws a leg kick that is checked and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut. Dantes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range. Fenix throws a counter combo. Dantes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dantes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFenix. Dantes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Good standup being displayed there by Fenix as he connects with a hook. Dantes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fenix has time to react. A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet. Fenix moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Dantes forces Fenix back against the cage and clinches. Dantes stalling against the cage.
Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dantes blocks a body shot from Fenix. Fenix tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Dantes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3# Fenix tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land. #BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Fenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantes. Dantes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fenix. Dantes missing with a left hand there. Fenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It seemed like Fenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dantes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fenix avoids the head kick by Dantes.
Fenix raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dantes 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 Fenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Fenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenix.
Fenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Dantes pushes Fenix up against the cage in a clinch. Fenix presses Dantes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4# Dantes lands a body punch in the clinch. Fenix misses with a body punch.
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dantes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fenix backwards. Dantes blocking some punches.
Fenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Dantes.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Fenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dantes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Fenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dantes's corner calls for a 1-2. Dantes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Dantes moves into range and connects with a jab. Fenix lands with an overhand left. Dantes misses with a series of wild punches.
Fenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dantes rather than just go for the knockout. Dantes takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses. Dantes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dantes tried to score with a low kick but Fenix checks it. Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenix can do to turn this around? Fenix misses the shot to the body. Marcus Dantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dantes is looking to clinch but Fenix is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Dantes.
Marcus Dantes is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes digs a good hook to Fenix's body.
Dantes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dantes throws a right hand that Fenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Fenix also avoids with ease.#T1# Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenix moves away. Dantes lands a jab to Fenix's midsection. Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fenix. Dantes is looking to score with low kicks. Fenix throws out a counter right but Dantes avoids it with no problem. Dantes misses with a looping left. Fenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dantes. A punch combination from Dantes misses. Dantes misses with a left hand and Fenix counters with a nice body kick.
Dantes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dantes is looking to clinch. Dantes ducks right into an uppercut from Fenix. Dantes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dantes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2# Fenix cracks a nice hook into Dantes's ribs. 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! Some wild striking there from Dantes.
Fenix throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot. Dantes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dantes throws a lazy uppercut
and Dantes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fenix on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dantes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dantes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fenix's sensitive parts. Dantes throws a lazy uppercut
and Fenix counters with a right hand to the body. Dantes loads up on a big right hand but Fenix slips the punch. Dantes throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range. Fenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3# Dantes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range. Dantes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fenix misses with a body kick. Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Fenix moves out of range easily. Dantes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fenix doesn't seem bothered though. Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Fenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dantes misses with an uppercut. Fenix saw that one coming. Fenix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dantes scores with a three punch combo!
Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes. Fenix scores with the left hand. Dantes knows he should have avoided that one. #T4# Fenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab from Dantes. Dantes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dantes. Fenix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Dantes lands a head kick!
A combination from Dantes does no damage. Dantes throws a hook to the side of Fenix's head but Fenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dantes tries to clinch up. Fenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dantes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dantes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL# Dantes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Dantes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fenix. A punch combination from Dantes misses. Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dantes wants to clinch and Fenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fenix cracks Dantes with a right hand to the side of the head. Fenix misses with a low kick.
Dantes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dantes works Fenix's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dantes looks to throw a body kick and Fenix counters with a straight right hand. A shot to the liver by Dantes. Beautiful body shot. Dantes misses with a hook.#T1# Dantes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Fenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes throws a leg kick and Fenix counters with a good low kick that Dantes was not able to check. #CL# Dantes rushes Fenix and presses him up against the cage. Dantes letting Fenix take a breather here. Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenix uses good head movement to avoid it. Dantes is looking to control Fenix's arms but Fenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dantes has his back to the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fenix. Dantes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Dantes breaks the clinch.
Dantes misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Fenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dantes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fenix. Marcus Fenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Fenix drops his hands momentarily and Dantes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fenix slips under a jab. Dantes moves out of range as Fenix strikes. The fighters circling - Dantes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Dantes instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dantes is looking to break free of the clinch but Fenix has double underhooks. Dantes stalling.
Dantes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Dantes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fenix backwards. #BC# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes moves out of range as Fenix throws a body kick.
Dantes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Marcus Dantes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dantes tests Fenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Dantes looks to land a combination. Fenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Fenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Fenix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Dantes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fenix back to the cage. Dantes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Fenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fenix lands a nice looking body kick. Fenix lands a two punch combo.
Fenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dantes connects with a body shot that sends Fenix's belly button to the back. A lazy body kick from Dantes and Dantes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fenix defending well as Dantes loads up on a big left hand. Fenix moves away from the strike by Dantes. #T4# Fenix checks a leg kick nicely. A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dantes throws a hook to the side of Fenix's head but Fenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dantes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fenix on the side of the head.#CL# Dantes has Fenix up against the cage in a clinch.
Fenix leaning against his opponent.
Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch. Fenix tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Dantes.
Fenix is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Fenix.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Dantes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dantes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dantes! As Marcus Dantes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Fuck off.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# The Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dantes counters with a stiff right hand. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dantes!
#CUT2# It looks like Brock The Beast has been cut. The Beast dives in for a single leg takedown but Dantes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dantes tests The Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot. The Beast has his takedown stuffed and The Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dantes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2# Dantes has closed the distance and engaged The Beast in a clinch.
#BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch.
The Beast fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dantes avoids it really well and circles away. A nice leg kick lands there from Dantes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dantes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dantes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Beasts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1# Dantes lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - The Beast can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Dantes and The Beast drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Dantes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dantes! Marcus Dantes took some time post fight to say the following; 'Fuck off.'. Brock The Beast spoke after the fight, saying 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Forrest Bondurant (ranked 7573 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dantes (ranked 2680 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Forrest Bondurant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Dantes! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Bondurant drives through and clinches with Dantes against the cage.
Dantes pulls Bondurant into guard.
Bondurant controls from within his opponent's guard. Bondurant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Dantes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bondurant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bondurant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dantes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bondurant sitting in guard, not really doing much. Bondurant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bondurant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Dantes keeping full guard, as Bondurant tries to pass. Bondurant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dantes is controlling Bondurant's posture. Bondurant tries to free his leg and advance position but Dantes is retaining full guard. Bondurant trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bondurant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bondurant wants to pass the guard but Dantes is keeping the position. Bondurant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bondurant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dantes seems keen to control Bondurant's posture. Dantes is continuing to stall. Bondurant tries to free his leg and advance position but Dantes is retaining full guard. Bondurant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dantes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Bondurant is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dantes is trying to control the position but Bondurant postures up. Dantes is pulling down on Bondurant's head. It's preventing any offense from Bondurant, at least for the moment. Bondurant wants to pass the guard but Dantes is keeping the position. Dantes has control of Bondurant's left arm, preventing Bondurant from doing any damage. Bondurant stays in close to Dantes's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dantes keeping full guard, as Bondurant tries to pass. Bondurant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bondurant content to stall in guard here. Bondurant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Bondurant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dantes is trying to maintain the position but Bondurant is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bondurant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dantes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Bondurant wants to pass the guard but Dantes is defending well. Bondurant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Dantes is pressing down on Bondurant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dantes keeping moving, preventing Bondurant from controlling successfully. Bondurant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (3) vs (0) Dantes Dantes struggling a bit here. Bondurant just content to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Bondurant wants to control but Dantes is keeping him busy. Bondurant is staying tight to Dantes's torso, preventing him from escaping. Bondurant trying to control the position but Dantes is working away. Dantes is looking for a sweep. Bondurant controlling from side mount. Bondurant tries to move to mount but Dantes blocks the move with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Dantes can't do much from the bottom here. A lull in the action here. This is a sustained period of stalling by Bondurant. Dantes gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Bondurant controlling the action here. Dantes is trying to control but can't.
Dantes is doing well to control the position and prevent Bondurant from advancing to side control. Bondurant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Bondurant works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (6) vs (0) Dantes Dantes is desperately trying to improve his position but Bondurant has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dantes keeps trying to improve his position. Bondurant controlling from mount. Dantes regains half guard. Well, if Bondurant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Bondurant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Bondurant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dantes tries to roll over but Bondurant keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dantes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Bondurant takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. An out of breath Forrest Bondurant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Marcus Dantes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1# Dantes stuffs the takedown. Dantes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The Beast shoots in but Dantes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# The Beast tries to keep at a distance but Dantes has taken the fight into the clinch. The Beast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dantes pulls him back up using the underhooks. Marcus Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock The Beast. The Beast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dantes is defending well for now. The Beast changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dantes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dantes scores with a push kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving. The Beast looks winded! Dantes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT# It looks like Brock The Beast has been cut. Dantes jabs at The Beast's body. Dantes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD# Dantes drops The Beast with a nice combination! Dantes dives into The Beast's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC# The Beast is rocked! Dantes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The Beast is still in real trouble! Can Dantes finish him?#T1# Dantes'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. The Beast seems to have recovered his senses. Dantes slips nicely into half guard. Dantes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The Beast wants to control but Dantes is keeping busy.
#SU# Dantes escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#KD# Dantes drops The Beast with a left and a right! Oh, The Beast is hurt - Dantes dives into side control looking to finish!
#CUT# That has opened up Brock The Beast's cut even more.#SU# Dantes decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Beast to his feet. Dantes plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends The Beast swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! The Beast face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Dantes! An intense looking Marcus Dantes took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fuck off.'. In defeat, Brock The Beast stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1# Kelmendi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kelmendi takes a swing at Dantes's ribcage but misses. Dantes cracks Kelmendi with a right hand to the side of the head. Dantes throws a nice head kick!
Kelmendi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dantes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kelmendi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dantes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelmendi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dantes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nice defenses there by Dantes. Kelmendi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Dantes clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelmendi misses with a hook from the clinch. Dantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
#BC# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kelmendi back to the cage. Dantes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Dantes cracks a nice hook into Kelmendi's ribs. Dantes lands a right hook to the body.
Kelmendi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Nice body punch from Dantes. Kelmendi loads up on a big right hand but Dantes slips the punch. Dantes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelmendi. #CL# Dantes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelmendi, pushing him back against the cage. Dantes pushes Kelmendi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dantes lands a head shot. Kelmendi dodges the punch combination from Dantes.
#CL# Dantes clinches up with Kelmendi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Dantes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This has been an exciting period of action! Dantes throws a nice looking combination but Kelmendi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dantes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2# Kelmendi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dantes. Dantes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelmendi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD# Dantes knocks Kelmendi to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC# Kelmendi is rocked!#SU# Dantes stands up and beckons Kelmendi to his feet. Kelmendi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him? Dantes throws a right and a left that both miss. Kelmendi seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Dantes moves into the clinch.#BC# Dantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dantes throws a series of punches but Kelmendi moves out of range. Dantes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dantes slips a straight right by Kelmendi.#CL# Dantes closes the distance and pushes Kelmendi back into the cage. Kelmendi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dantes stalling against the cage.
Dantes slows down the pace here.
#T3##BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Kelmendi misses with a right hand letting Dantes counter with a right hand. Nice defenses there by Dantes. Dantes lands a jab to the nose. Dantes slips under a jab from Kelmendi. Kelmendi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dantes. Nice body kick from Dantes. Kelmendi misses with a straight left. Kelmendi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dantes.
Kelmendi misses with a looping right. Dantes stuns Kelmendi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dantes staying out of range there. Dantes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelmendi. Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dantes connects with a looping right hand.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dantes defending well as Kelmendi loads up on a big left hand. Kelmendi tries to clinch up but Dantes circles away and keeps his distance. Kelmendi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kelmendi swings widly with a right hand
and Dantes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kelmendi is lucky that one didn't land flush. Dantes lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL# Kelmendi gets tackled into the cage by Dantes. Dantes maintains the clinch. Dantes lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Kelmendi gets tackled into the cage by Dantes. Dantes maintains the clinch. Kelmendi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Kelmendi fails to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dantes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dantes. Dantes effectively controlling the action here. Kelmendi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Dantes and sends Kelmendi crashing to the mat! Dantes follows him down to the mat - Kelmendi regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Well, if Dantes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dantes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU# Dantes stands up from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelmendi throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot. Dantes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kelmendi. Dantes lands a jab-cross combination. Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelmendi can do to turn this around? The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Dantes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Dantes lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dantes manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Dantes closes the distance and pushes Kelmendi back into the cage. Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Dantes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dantes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Dantes has Kelmendi pulled in close to control his posture. #ES# Dantes pushes Kelmendi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crunch! Dantes slams his shin into Kelmendi's torso.#T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Dantes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dantes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. A jab lands there for Dantes.#CL# Dantes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dantes is pushing Kelmendi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Dantes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kelmendi up against the cage. Dantes pressing his opponent against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dantes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#KD# Dantes lands a big knee to the head and Kelmendi goes down! Dantes is looking to finish! The referee asks Dantes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dantes prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU# Dantes decides to stand back up. Dantes steps back and let's Kelmendi get back to his feet. Kelmendi 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.#T3# Kelmendi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dantes is pawing at Kelmendi, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kelmendi's nose. Kelmendi is badly hurt! Dantes pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kelmendi tries desperately to hold on but Dantes is relentless in his assault! As Kelmendi receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Dantes away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dantes! Post fight, Marcus Dantes stared into the camera and said 'Fuck off.'. Klajdi Kelmendi spoke after the fight, saying 'I WILL BE BACK TO GET WHAT IS MINE'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1# Dantes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dantes is breathing heavily. Dantes fails to land with a series of punches.
Yiftos goes for a double leg but Dantes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dantes continues to drive forward.#CL2# Yiftos closes the distance and clinches. Yiftos leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Dantes. Dantes throws an elbow that misses.
We've been informed that Yiftos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yiftos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yiftos working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dantes misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yiftos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Yiftos can't find room to land a body shot as Dantes controls the action.
Yiftos lands an elbow inside. Dantes blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Yiftos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##KD2# Yiftos moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Dantes goes down! Can Yiftos finish him!?#CUT2# It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut. Yiftos passes Dantes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Yiftos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Yiftos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dantes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Yiftos is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action! Yiftos is taking a breather. Dantes 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.#T2# Yiftos trying to control the action but Dantes is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Yiftos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dantes sees it coming and defends easily. Yiftos is keen to just control but Dantes is a slippery customer. 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. Yiftos connects with a nice short shot to Dantes's temple. #SUB2# Yiftos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yiftos throwing shots but Dantes is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB2# Yiftos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yiftos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2# Dantes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yiftos. #SUB2# Yiftos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Yiftos controlling the pace for now. Yiftos trying to control but Dantes is having none of it. #SUB2# Yiftos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dantes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4# Yiftos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yiftos throws some wild stikes that Dantes manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2# Yiftos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Yiftos controlling from the full mount. Yiftos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dantes is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Yiftos working for a guillotine from mount but Dantes is in no mood to give up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisa Yiftos dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Dantes's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Yiftos closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dantes! Yiftos dives in looking to finish! Dantes is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisa Yiftos! Sisa Yiftos took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their support in the buildup to the fight. Marcus Dantes was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 108
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1# Dantes with a nice cross. A solid leg kick lands there for Dantes.
Deux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deux.#CUT2# It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut. Deux fails in his attempt to clinch. Deux moves forwards but Dantes connects with a nice, crisp jab. Deux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dantes circles away quickly and effectively. Dantes misses with a few strikes there.
Deux has a takedown stuffed. Dantes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Deux rushes Dantes and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Deux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dantes, pushing him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Deux.
#BC# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dantes. Deux tries to clinch up. Dantes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Dantes has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Deux. #T1# A battle for position here, against the cage. Dantes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deux's efforts to push away. Dantes presses Deux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC# Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circle momentarily. Dantes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Numero Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Deux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dantes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Deux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Deux tries to clinch there but Dantes circles away.
Deux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Deux looks to move away, Dantes throws a big counter combo but Deux just gets out of the way. Dantes works over Deux's head and body with a nice combination. Dantes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Deux back to the cage. Dantes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Deux throws a lazy right hand but Dantes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Deux misses with a wild body shot. Dantes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deux.
Dantes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Deux throws a series of punches but Dantes moves out of range. Deux throws a series of punches but Dantes avoids them all with ease. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dantes.
Deux misses with a looping left. Dantes lands a nice hook to Deux's body. Deux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dantes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dantes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dantes jabs Deux right on the nose. Deux blinks but takes it well. Dantes lands a body shot.
No joy there for Deux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dantes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deux. Marcus Dantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dantes just misses with a punch to the body.
Deux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dantes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Deux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deux throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Dantes counters with a takedown into side control. Deux is looking to regain half guard here but Dantes keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Dantes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Dantes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU# Dantes decides to stand back up. Dantes steps back and let's Deux get back to his feet.#CL2# Deux clinches up against the cage. Deux can't break the clinch.
#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.#BC# Dantes breaks from the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dantes can't get the takedown.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deux backwards. #BC# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deux misses with a two punch combination.
Deux wants to clinch. Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Deux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dantes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Deux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dantes as he jumps to the side. Marcus Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Deux. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The crowd cheers as Deux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dantes doesn't seem phased though. Deux jabs at Dantes's body.#CL# Dantes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deux, pushing him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Dantes's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Nice body punch from Dantes. #CL2# Deux gets a clinch. #BC# Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dantes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deux's head. Dantes feints a jab promting Deux to slip. Dantes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Dantes lands a nice hook to Deux's body. Deux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Deux wants to clinch. Deux throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# Deux clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Deux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Dantes closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deux wants to break free but Dantes has control.
#BC# Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Deux misses with a shot to the body and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut. Deux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1# Dantes lands a jab-cross combination. Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dantes with a body shot.#CL2# Deux has closed the distance and engaged Dantes in a clinch.
Dantes prevents Deux from breaking the clinch. Deux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deux tries to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling the position. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dantes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC# Dantes breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Dantes moves into range and clinches up with Deux. Dantes lands a nice uppercut. Dantes scores with a nice hook to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Deux.
#BC2# Deux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Deux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deux can do to turn this around?#CL# Dantes gets a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Deux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dantes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Deux is trying to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling him. Deux can't break the clinch.
Dantes gets through Deux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Deux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dantes cracks a nice hook into Deux's ribs. Deux misses with the combination.
Deux lands a jab. Deux tries to clinch but Dantes moves out of range. Marcus Dantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dantes scores with a jab to the jaw. Dantes connects with a leg kick. Deux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Deux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dantes as he jumps to the side. Dantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Deux misses with a straight right. Dantes throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3##CL# Dantes clinches up against the cage. Dantes misses with a knee strike.
Dantes scores with a shoulder strike. Deux gets through Dantes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Deux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Deux tries to bum rush Dantes with a series of wild strikes but Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Deux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dantes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Deux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deux lands with a right hand. #CL# Dantes pushes Deux up against the cage in a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dantes. #ROC# Deux is rocked! Deux is breathing heavily.#BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Deux tries to close the distance and clinch but Dantes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Deux tries to keep at a distance but Dantes has taken the fight into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Deux looking to slow down the pace here.#BC# Dantes breaks the clinch.
#T4# Dantes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deux counters with a lovely shot to the body. Deux misses with a two punch combination.
Dantes looks to land a combination but Deux avoids it well. Dantes swats away the attempt to clinch by Deux. Deux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dantes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deux in his tracks. Deux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dantes.#CL# Dantes clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dantes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dantes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Deux is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him? Deux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dantes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Deux throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Deux walks straight into a right hand from Dantes - that's dropped him! Dantes jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Deux from any more punishment! Deux 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 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Dantes! Marcus Dantes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Fuck off.'. Numero Deux was interviewed post fight and said 'Tell me when the fire dies down... What the F will you do?!?!'.
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Event:
CEFC 248
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Dantes misses with the combination.
McColgan throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. Dantes tries to counter with a clinch but McColgan shakes him off and moves away. McColgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. McColgan moves out of range of the strikes. Dantes scores with a nice right hand.
McColgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Dantes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. McColgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards.#CUT# It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut.#CL2# Dantes pushes McColgan up against the cage in a clinch. McColgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dantes backwards. McColgan is trying to pull guard but Dantes has him pressed against the cage. McColgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McColgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dantes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from McColgan.
McColgan tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dantes misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Dantes to work.
McColgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
#T1# Dantes stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage. McColgan tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dantes misses with the head strike.
McColgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. McColgan is working Dantes over against the cage.#BC2# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes staying out of range there. Dantes scores with a sloppy right hand. McColgan should have avoided that one. Dantes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McColgan throws out the jab. Dantes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jab by McColgan. Dantes throws a body shot but no joy. McColgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# McColgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dantes tries to clinch but McColgan moves out of range. McColgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McColgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dantes.
McColgan scores with a spinning back kick! Dantes looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McColgan throws a lazy right hand but Dantes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dantes is looking to chop away at McColgan's legs. Dantes misses with a body kick. McColgan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. McColgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
McColgan misses with a kick to the body.
Dantes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McColgan can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McColgan, as that shot connected.
#KD# McColgan lands a big right hand that sends Dantes crashing to the mat! McColgan stays standing though and waves Dantes back to his feet!#ROC# Dantes is rocked! A nice leg kick lands there from McColgan. Dantes is still on wobbly legs! Can McColgan finish him? Dantes takes a swing at McColgan's ribcage but misses. A nice leg kick lands there from McColgan. McColgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McColgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dantes seems to have recovered his senses. McColgan throws the left hand but Dantes avoids the punch easily. McColgan sets himself, and Dantes steps forward looking for the clinch! McColgan avoids it this time.#T3# McColgan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dantes takes a step back to recover. Dantes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Dantes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rocky McColgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McColgan lands a nice hook to Dantes's body. Dantes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. McColgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes. Dantes avoids the body shot from McColgan.
Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McColgan.
Dantes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. The fighters circle momentarily. McColgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD# McColgan drops Dantes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dantes looks back up at him and smiles so McColgan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McColgan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dantes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. McColgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dantes. Dantes dodges the punch combination from McColgan.
McColgan jabs Dantes to the body, keeping him at a distance. McColgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. McColgan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Dantes - he's out on his feet here! McColgan follows up with another monster hook that separates Dantes from consciousness! Dantes falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! McColgan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky McColgan! Our winner, Rocky McColgan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, Marcus Dantes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 105
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1# A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Dantes down. A jab from Brewer finds it's way through Dantes's defenses. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dantes. Brewer shrugs it off though. Dantes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dantes fakes the leg kick and cracks Brewer in the body. Dantes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brewer eats them both and turns towards Dantes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A combination from Dantes does no damage. Brewer slips a jab from Dantes. Dantes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dantes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brewer at a distance.
Brewer throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. Dantes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dantes tries to clinch up but Brewer circles away and keeps his distance. Brewer tries to land a front kick but Dantes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dantes is looking to counter punch. Dantes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
Dantes tries to bum rush Brewer with a series of wild strikes but Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dantes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Dantes backs off Brewer throws a huge counter combo but Dantes manages to avoid it all. Dantes throws a good cross that connects.
#T1# Brewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantes tries to counter by clinching up but Brewer breaks away and moves out of range. Dantes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Nice uppercut lands for Dantes. That snapped Brewer's head back.
A clash of legs there as Dantes blocks the low kick. Brewer cracks a nice hook into Dantes's ribs. Sloppy strikes from Dantes. Those never looked like landing. #CL# Dantes clinches up with Brewer and pushes him back against the cage. Dantes has Brewer pressed against the cage.
Brewer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes misses with a knee to the head. Brewer stalling the fight.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Brewer avoids the elbow strike from Dantes, against the cage.
#T2# Brewer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes can't get the takedown.
Brewer misses with some punches.
Brewer avoiding damage.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes slows down the pace here.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes connects with a looping right hand.
Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Brewer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dantes finds it's way round the side to connect with Brewer's head. Dantes with a jab.#T3# Good work by Dantes as he checks the leg kick. Brewer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Brewer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Dantes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
As Brewer looks to move away, Dantes throws a big counter combo but Brewer just gets out of the way. Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch but Brewer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Brewer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brewer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brewer cracks Dantes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Dantes looks to land a body kick but Brewer moved away. 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! Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brewer delivers a nice body kick. Dantes is breathing heavily. Dantes takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for Brewer.#T4# Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick. Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Brewer. Brewer lands an overhand right. A big right from Dantes misses. Brewer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Brewer sizes up Dantes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes. Dantes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Brewer swings away with a leg kick that misses. Dantes lands with a cross. Dantes blocks the body kick.
Brewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dantes throws a series of strikes that have Brewer backpedaling.
Brewer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dantes. A decent looking body kick lands there for Brewer. Brewer looks to land a body kick but Dantes moved away. Dantes misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Brewer will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A solid body kick from Brewer. Dantes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewer can pounce on him.
Brewer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Brewer throws a body shot but no joy. Brewer motions for Dantes to come forward. Brewer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brewer. No joy there for Dantes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brewer throws a low kick, looking for Dantes's leg but Dantes calmly moves out of range. Dantes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brewer. Brewer lands a nice looking body shot.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dantes's calf. Brewer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dantes is out of range. Brewer swings away with a leg kick that misses. Brewer feints and then cracks Dantes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dantes down. Brewer throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it. 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! Dantes moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
#CL# Dantes forces Brewer back against the cage and clinches. Dantes lands a nice elbow. #CUT# It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.#T1# Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brewer scores with a hook to the body. A short uppercut from Dantes. Dantes is trying to force a seperation but Brewer has the dominant position. Brewer keeps control of Dantes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Brewer letting Dantes take a breather here. Brewer trying to stall but Dantes improves his position.
Dantes taking a breather. Brewer prevents a body shot from Dantes. Brewer lands a body punch in the clinch. Dantes lands with a light punch inside. Dantes tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Dantes breaks the clinch.
#T2# Dantes tries to clinch up. Dantes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Dantes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dantes throws a leg kick that misses. Dantes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
Brewer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brewer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dantes rather than just go for the knockout. Brewer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Good leg kick by Brewer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Brewer circles away.
Dantes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brewer to score with a decent uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brewer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dantes. That did some damage! Brewer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brewer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Dantes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brewer. A good leg kick by Brewer. Dantes throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range. Dantes is looking to clinch but Brewer is avoiding it.
#T3# Brewer throws a wild body kick that Dantes sees coming a mile off. Marcus Dantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brewer lands a right hook to the body.
Brewer misses with a body kick. Dantes misses with a straight right. A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Dantes down. Dantes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Brewer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brewer works Dantes's body with a nice hook. Brewer stalks Dantes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dantes's face. Dantes staggers backwards, shaken. Brewer slips under a jab. Frank Brewer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brewer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dantes takes a step back to recover. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dantes tries to clinch up. Brewer only half commits to the counter leg kick. Brewer pushes Dantes away with a front kick. Dantes moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off. Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks Dantes off balance momentarily. 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! Dantes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brewer throws a low kick but Dantes avoids it. Dantes attempts a counter takedown but Brewer avoids it well and moves away. Dantes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4# Brewer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dantes will feel that in the morning. Dantes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Dantes. Brewer is looking to slow Dantes down with leg kicks. Brewer connects with a body shot that sends Dantes's belly button to the back. Brewer connects with a solid leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brewer. Dantes shrugs it off though. Brewer slips a straight right by Dantes. Brewer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Brewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brewer.
Brewer throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dantes throws out a loose jab but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it. Brewer scores with a leg kick.
Brewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Brewer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch but Brewer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Brewer flicks out a counter leg kick but Dantes steps away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brewer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Dantes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewer can pounce on him.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Dantes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Sloppy strikes from Dantes. Those never looked like landing. Dantes throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brewer feints a counter leg kick. Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Brewer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses. Dantes tries to clinch but Brewer is having none of it. Brewer misses with a low kick. Brewer is looking to score with low kicks. Dantes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Dantes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Brewer. Nice body kick there by Brewer. Dantes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Brewer 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. Dantes misses the shot to the body. Brewer misses with a low kick.
#T1# Dantes scores with a jab.#CL# Dantes forces Brewer back against the cage and clinches. Dantes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
Brewer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brewer prevents Dantes from breaking the clinch. Brewer has Dantes pressed against the cage, preventing Dantes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Brewer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Brewer throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2# Left hook, right uppercut from Dantes. Dantes throws a series of punches but Brewer avoids them all with ease. Dantes moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off. Dantes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Brewer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brewer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!#CL# Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Brewer in a clinch.
Dantes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank Brewer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dantes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brewer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Marcus Dantes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dantes pressing his opponent against the cage. Brewer pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3# Dantes jumps guard but Brewer stands there with Dantes around his waist. Dantes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer. Dantes has had enough of the clinch but Brewer keeps him there for the moment. Dantes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes tries to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling the position. Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#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. Dantes is pushing Brewer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Brewer lands a body punch in the clinch. Dantes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dantes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dantes. Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Dantes controls the action.
Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Brewer trying to stall but Dantes improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Dantes. I think Brewer 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Brewer! A very excited looking Frank Brewer 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. Marcus Dantes spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 36
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Dantes drives through and clinches with Brewer against the cage.
Brewer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes gets through Brewer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dantes tries to land knees in the clinch but Brewer avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range. Brewer connects with a solid leg kick. Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dantes fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dantes.#CL2# Dantes rushes Brewer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Brewer letting Dantes take a breather here. Dantes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brewer up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut. Dantes leaning against his opponent.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# The referee is keeping an eye on Dantes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dantes throws an elbow but misses. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Brewer breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Brewer misses. #CL2# Dantes clinches. Dantes throws a head punch that misses. Dantes effectively controlling the action here. Dantes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Brewer lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Brewer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A head kick misses from Brewer. #T2# Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes throws a front kick aimed at Brewer's knee but Brewer avoids it well. We've been informed that Dantes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Brewer throws a head kick that half lands.
Dantes throws a leg kick which misses Brewer's front leg but catches the back leg as Brewer tries to avoid it. #CL2# Dantes takes the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brewer effectively controlling the action here. Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dantes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brewer up against the cage.#BC# Brewer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Dantes checks it. A punch combination from Dantes misses. Dantes jabs at Brewer's body. Dantes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3# Dantes moves out of range of the body kick. Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it. Brewer looks to land a left hand but Dantes moved out of range nicely. Dantes tries to clinch and Brewer counters with a solid body kick. Dantes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brewer counters with a flying knee. Nice. Brewer cracks a nice hook into Dantes's ribs. Dantes scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Brewer sizes up Dantes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Brewer takes a kick to the side of the head. Dantes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Sloppy strikes from Dantes. Those never looked like landing. Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch but Brewer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Brewer throws a solid leg kick but Dantes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brewer. Dantes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brewer is out of range. Brewer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dantes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dantes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4# Brewer gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Dantes counters with a shoot takedown. Brewer fights it but they end up in guard. Dantes tries to free his leg and advance position but Brewer is retaining full guard. Dantes trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom. #SUB# Dantes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brewer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dantes controls the pace. Brewer keeping full guard, as Dantes tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes 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# A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
Brewer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Dantes throws a nice looking combination but Brewer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Dantes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brewer, pushing him back against the cage. Dantes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2# It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.#BC2# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick. Dantes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brewer throws a chopping leg kick but Dantes manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dantes unleashes a big counter combination but Brewer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dantes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dantes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brewer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2# Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Brewer in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brewer misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Dantes's face as he tries to break the clinch. Brewer working hard to break the clinch. Dantes has Brewer pushed against the cage.#T1# Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes has Brewer pressed against the cage.
Brewer trying to stall but Dantes improves his position.
Dantes is trying to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling him.#BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Marcus Dantes seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brewer wants to slow Dantes down by chopping away at his legs. Dantes misses with a double jab
and Brewer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Dantes misses the shot to the body. Brewer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Dantes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dantes tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range. As Dantes backs away, Brewer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Brewer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes. Brewer throws a body kick that misses and Dantes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Brewer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dantes. Brewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away. Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it. Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dantes wants to clinch. Brewer misses with a body kick. Dantes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dantes misses with a combination
and Brewer counters with an inside leg kick. Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer.#CL2# Dantes has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Brewer gets through Dantes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Brewer breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brewer - that will leave a mark!
Dantes misses with a body shot.
Brewer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dantes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3# Dantes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dantes staying out of range there. Brewer wants to slow Dantes down by chopping away at his legs. An inside leg kick lands from Brewer. Brewer misses with a body kick. Brewer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Brewer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dantes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dantes scores with a nice head shot. A punch combination from Dantes misses. Brewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dantes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dantes is breathing heavily. Brewer throws a front kick that sends Dantes stumbling back into the cage. Brewer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brewer blocks a leg kick.#T4# Brewer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dantes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer. Dantes misses with a low kick as Brewer jumps back. Dantes misses with a wild body shot. Brewer throws the kick towards the body but Dantes avoids it. Brewer lands with a slapping head kick. Brewer is looking to land body kicks. Dantes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Brewer pushes Dantes away with a front kick. Dantes moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
Dantes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brewer. Dantes scores with a punch to the head. Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer half committed to a counter leg kick. Dantes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brewer counter with a right hand. Dantes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Brewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Dantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer counters with a nice body shot. 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 Frank Brewer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick. Brewer scores with a jab to the head.
Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brewer.
Dantes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brewer. Brewer throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. Brewer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantes manages to avoid it. Dantes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dantes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Brewer works Dantes's body with a nice hook. Brewer 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. Dantes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brewer counters with a low kick, right behind Dantes 's knee. Brewer misses with a body shot.
Brewer misses with a leg kick. Dantes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A left and a right from Dantes both land. Nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dantes misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely. A good leg kick by Brewer. Brewer connects with an inside leg kick. Brewer is looking to wear down Dantes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Brewer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range. Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brewer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dantes.
Dantes moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
Dantes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brewer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Brewer is looking to slow Dantes down with leg kicks. Dantes blocks the body kick.
Brewer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dantes on the side of the head. Brewer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dantes takes a step back to recover. Dantes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brewer counters with a nice body kick.
Brewer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Dantes down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dantes throws a low kick but Brewer avoids it. Brewer throws a big counter combination but Dantes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Marcus Dantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target. Brewer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dantes backs up against the cage.
#CL2# Dantes forces Brewer back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dantes looks to land a combination but Brewer avoids it well. Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dantes tries to clinch but Brewer is having none of it. Dantes tries to clinch there but Brewer circles away.
Brewer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Dantes throws a low kick but Brewer moves out of range easily. Brewer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dantes at a distance.
Brewer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dantes closes the distance looking to clinch and Brewer counters with a good low kick that Dantes was not able to check. Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dantes tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Brewer counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3# Dantes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer. Dantes darts in trying to clinch and Brewer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dantes thinking. Dantes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
Brewer misses with a body kick. Dantes tries to clinch and Brewer counters with a low kick, right behind Dantes 's knee. You can see that Dantes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Brewer misses with a low kick.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Dantes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dantes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Brewer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dantes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brewer. Dantes tries to work over Brewer's front leg with a kick but Brewer checks it. #T4##CL2# Dantes rushes Brewer and presses him up against the cage. Brewer blocking some punches.
Dantes tries to land knees in the clinch but Brewer avoids the damage to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brewer backwards. Brewer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brewer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards. Dantes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brewer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dantes misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely. Brewer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dantes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Brewer slips a straight right by Dantes. Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dantes tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range. Dantes tries to clinch but fails miserably and Brewer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dantes's knee momentarily. Brewer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dantes. Brewer throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Frank Brewer showed his dominance in that final round. I think Brewer 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
AD451: Priceless
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1# A left and a right from Dantes both land. Nice combination. Dantes throws a hook but Williams blocks it. Williams takes one to the chin there. Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Dantes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking. #CL# Dantes rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Williams lands with a light punch inside. Dantes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Williams being controlled against the cage. Dantes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Sean Carter Williams has been cut. Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dantes backwards. Dantes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dantes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Dantes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dantes wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance. Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dantes!
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice shot lands for Dantes. Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams 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. Dantes moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off. Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Williams.#CL# Dantes instigates a clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Dantes.
#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! Dantes blocking some punches.
#BC# Dantes breaks the clinch.
Dantes throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. Dantes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams throws the left hand but Dantes avoids the punch easily. Dantes fails in his attempt to clinch. Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams takes a swing at Dantes's ribcage but misses. Dantes tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance. Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dantes digs a good hook to Williams's body.
#CL# Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Dantes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dantes is stalling here.
#BC# Dantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Dantes tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it. Dantes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams. Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dantes moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off. Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams. Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantes. Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Dantes scores with a nice right hand.
Dantes wants to clinch. Dantes lands a right hook to the body.
#T4# Dantes is looking to clinch. Dantes throws a nice inside leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Dantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dantes rather than just go for the knockout. Williams misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Dantes clinches up against the cage.#BC# Dantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A combination from Dantes does no damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Dantes scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Dantes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sean Carter Williams's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A nice combination there by Dantes.
Dantes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A bone on bone clash there as Dantes blocks the leg kick.
Williams throws a series of punches but Dantes avoids them all with ease. A counter left hand to the body from Dantes misses its target. Dantes tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Dantes moves out of range of the strikes. No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dantes.
Dantes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dantes has time to react. Dantes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Williams misses the shot to the body. Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams. Dantes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dantes duly obliges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dantes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dantes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Left hook, right uppercut from Dantes. Marcus Dantes is winning the standup battle so far. Williams tries to move into range but Dantes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# Dantes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Williams scores with a nice hook to the head. Dantes avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
#BC# Dantes breaks the clinch.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.#KD2# Williams drops Dantes with a beautiful combination! Dantes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO! It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dantes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dantes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away.#T2# The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around? Dantes sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL# Dantes closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.#BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes is looking to clinch. Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dantes tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range. Dantes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Dantes blocks a jab. Dantes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# Dantes has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Dantes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC# Dantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dantes throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease. #T3# Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Williams lands with a straight right. Dantes didn't see that one coming. Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dantes working aggressively here.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Our sources have told us that Dantes has been working on his elbows in the gym. A short left from Williams. Williams blocks an elbow strike.#BC# Dantes breaks from the clinch.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantes. #CL# Williams gets tackled into the cage by Dantes. Dantes maintains the clinch. Dantes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dantes stalls. #T4##BC# Dantes breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Dantes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. #TD# Dantes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dantes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Williams wants to get up but he can't break Dantes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Dantes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Dantes looking for a sweep. Not yet Dantes, not yet. Williams stops Dantes from standing up. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES# Dantes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Williams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Dantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dantes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sean Carter Williams's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Dantes tries to clinch up. Williams misses with a hook. Dantes ducked under it nicely. #CL# Dantes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams blocks a leg kick. Williams dodges the punch combination from Dantes.
Dantes connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams misses with a looping right. Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantes. Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dantes slips under a jab from Williams.#T1# Williams stuns Dantes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Dantes has managed to clinch.
Marcus Dantes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. Williams blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dantes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A nice leg kick lands there from Dantes. #CL# Williams tries to keep at a distance but Dantes has taken the fight into the clinch. Williams lands with a right to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Dantes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Dantes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dantes misses with a body kick.#T2# A leg kick checked by Williams. Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Dantes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dantes.#CL# Dantes rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage. Williams pushes Dantes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a jab when Dantes was well out of range. Dantes scores with a leg kick.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Dantes clinches. Marcus Dantes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dantes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3# Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Dantes - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Dantes.
#BC# Dantes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dantes misses the body punch and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dantes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dantes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively. Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket. Williams takes a swing at Dantes's ribcage but misses. Williams walks into a straight right hand from Dantes. Dantes scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams digs a good hook to Dantes's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Dantes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dantes throws a combination that misses and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body. Williams misses with a hook. Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dantes throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease. Williams moves out of range as Dantes throws a body kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Sean Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Williams throws a body punch but Dantes moves out of range. Dantes cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL# Dantes closes the distance and clinches. Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Williams tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
#BC2# Williams manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Dantes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dantes 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dantes! Marcus Dantes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
AD444: Triple four
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1# Urquhart loads up on a big right hand but Dantes slips the punch. A big left from Urquhart misses. #CL2# Dantes rushes Urquhart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dantes tries a body shot but Urquhart blocks it.
Dantes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Urquhart misses with a punch on the inside.
Dantes jumps guard but Urquhart stands there with Dantes around his waist. Dantes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dantes being controlled against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stalling in the clinch from Urquhart.
Dantes has Urquhart pressed against the cage.
Dantes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Urquhart pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1# Dantes tries a body shot but Urquhart blocks it.
Dantes tries to land knees in the clinch but Urquhart avoids the damage to the body. Dantes stalling in the clinch but Urquhart improves position. Urquhart throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Urquhart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Dantes gets a clinch. #BC# Urquhart breaks from the clinch.
Dantes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dantes duly obliges. Urquhart throws a hook to the side of Dantes's head but Dantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Good standup being displayed there by Dantes as he connects with a hook. Urquhart thows a left - swing and a miss! Urquhart misses the jab. Urquhart throws a jab when Dantes was well out of range.#CL2# Dantes gets in close and instigates a clinch. Urquhart misses with a short punch on the inside. Urquhart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2# Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Urquhart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Urquhart manages to break the clinch.
Dantes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urquhart. Urquhart misses with an uppercut. Dantes saw that one coming. Dantes tries to counter with a clinch but Urquhart shakes him off and moves away. Urquhart misses with a straight right. Urquhart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Dantes clinches up with Urquhart and pushes him back against the cage. Dantes controlling the action here for a moment.
Dantes is struggling to control the position. Dantes receives a warning from the referee for stalling. A right handed body shot lands from Urquhart.
#BC# Urquhart breaks the clinch.
Urquhart misses with a lunging right hand
and Dantes counters with a series of strikes. Urquhart will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3# Dantes tries to clinch up. Urquhart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2# Dantes darts in and clinches Urquhart up against the cage. Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
Urquhart tries to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling the position. Urquhart has a couple of punches blocked by Dantes.
Dantes fails to pull guard.
Feargus Urquhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dantes. Urquhart is trying to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling him. Dantes is looking to take this one to the mat. A quick uppercut on the inside from Urquhart. Dantes fails to pull guard.
Urquhart misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Dantes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Urquhart uses from the top position. Urquhart prevents Dantes from getting back to his feet. Dantes looking for a sweep. Not yet Dantes, not yet. #T4# Urquhart stops Dantes from standing up. Dantes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Dantes is trying to control the position but Urquhart postures up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dantes defending well as Urquhart loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Dantes will probably get the nod. That's time! Urquhart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A swing and a miss from Urquhart. Dantes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urquhart swinging wildly here.
Urquhart throws a hook but Dantes blocks it. Dantes slips a straight right by Urquhart.#CL2# Dantes closes the distance and clinches. Urquhart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Urquhart misses with a hook from the clinch. Dantes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Urquhart tries to break free but Dantes pushes him back against the cage. Urquhart wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dantes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urquhart to keep the fight standing. Dantes jumps guard but Urquhart stands there with Dantes around his waist. Dantes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dantes tries to score a body lock takedown but Urquhart shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Feargus Urquhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dantes.#T1##BC# Urquhart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Urquhart in a clinch.
Urquhart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dantes taking a breather. Dantes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urquhart pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dantes tries to clinch and Urquhart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Urquhart throws a big shot that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Urquhart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Urquhart cracks Dantes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dantes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Urquhart pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dantes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feargus Urquhart! An out of breath Feargus Urquhart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Marcus Dantes was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
AD437: Young Artillery
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Dantes lands with a nice combination. Sammich backs away looking to recover. Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dantes closes the distance but Sammich moves to the side and Sammich counters with a right hand to the body. Sammich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2# Dantes closes the distance and clinches. Dantes is looking to break free of the clinch but Sammich has double underhooks. Sammich throws an elbow that misses.
Dantes blocks an elbow strike from Sammich.
A nice left hand lands by Sammich.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sammich. Dantes is looking to control Sammich's arms but Sammich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dantes has his back to the cage. Dantes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sammich prevents it.
Sammich misses with a body punch.
Sammich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sammich misses with a punch to the body.
Sammich cracks Dantes with a nice body shot.#T1# Sammich throws a head punch that misses. Dantes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dantes defending well as Sammich loads up on a big left hand. Sammich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dantes. Sammich misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Dantes clinches. #TD2# Dantes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dantes tries to stand and escape but Sammich actually recovers to full guard. Sammich has Dantes pulled in close to control his posture. #T2# Dantes won't allow Sammich to sweep him here. Sammich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sammich has control of Dantes's left arm, preventing Dantes from doing any damage. Sammich 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# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2# Dantes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sammich keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3# Sammich lands a nice elbow. Sammich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dantes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sammich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sammy Sammich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dantes.#CL2# Dantes drives through and clinches with Sammich against the cage.
#BC2# Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dantes slips a jab from Sammich. Sammich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Sammich circles away.
Dantes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dantes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sammich circles away quickly and effectively. A little feinted left hand from Sammich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sammich misses the shot to the body. Sammich throws a sloppy head kick and Dantes moves out of range easily. #T4##CL2# Dantes forces Sammich back against the cage and clinches. A nice glancing elbow lands by Sammich. Sammich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dantes backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sammich lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut. Sammich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dantes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sammich gets through Dantes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dantes blocking some punches.
#BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dantes blocks a jab.#CL2# Dantes gets a clinch. #TD2# Dantes has clasped his hands together around Sammich's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU2# Dantes stands up and beckons Sammich to his feet. Dantes gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sammich gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dantes is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sammich! Sammy Sammich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Marcus Dantes was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
AD430: Tick tick tick
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Dantes tries to clinch there but Kolmas circles away.
Dantes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kolmas tries to avoid it but Dantes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kolmas to the ground. Kolmas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Dantes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Dantes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kolmas is trying to get back to full guard. Kolmas is working hard here to advance position. Kolmas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kolmas is looking to control Dantes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kolmas avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Dantes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kolmas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB# Kolmas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dantes pulls his head out easily. Dantes prevents Kolmas from improving his position.#SUB# Kolmas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kolmas tries to roll over but Dantes keeps him under control. Kolmas gets back to full guard.
Dantes is stalling in the full guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Kolmas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dantes defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dantes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kolmas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Kolmas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kolmas with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Dantes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Dantes working for a triangle but Kolmas defends it easily.
#T3# Kolmas is in close to Dantes's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kolmas prevents Dantes from getting back to his feet. Dantes pulls Kolmas in close to his closed guard and prevents Kolmas from doing any damage or advancing position. Dantes trying to keep a closed guard but Kolmas is proving a slippery customer.
Kolmas working some strikes from top position. Dantes keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kolmas is working Dantes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Dantes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kolmas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Dantes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Kolmas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kolmas wants to sweep here but Dantes controlling him for the moment. Dantes wants to control from the top but Kolmas keeps moving. 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 Ramses Kolmas will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Nice shot by Kolmas. Dantes tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Kolmas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kolmas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dantes's head. Kolmas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ramses Kolmas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kolmas trying to control but Dantes is working from the bottom. Dantes pulls Kolmas in to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Dantes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kolmas passes into side control.
#T1# Kolmas trying to control the position but Dantes is working away. Kolmas working away. Kolmas is looking to take a break and control but Dantes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dantes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kolmas's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Dantes taking some punishment here, with Kolmas in his half guard. Kolmas winds up and cracks Dantes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2# Kolmas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dantes keeps working. Kolmas working over Dantes with some ground and pound. Dantes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Dantes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kolmas is looking to take a break and control but Dantes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dantes won't allow Kolmas to pass to mount. Dantes tries to kick Kolmas off but Kolmas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kolmas winds up and cracks Dantes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Dantes wants to get back to full guard. Dantes pushes Kolmas off looking to stand but Kolmas dives back in and keeps control.
Kolmas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3# Dantes gets full guard. Kolmas working some strikes from top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kolmas landing with the ground and pound. Dantes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dantes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmas. Kolmas prevents Dantes from getting back to his feet. Dantes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dantes keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully. #T4# Kolmas throwing strikes but missing. Kolmas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kolmas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kolmas with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Dantes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolmas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kolmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dantes is keeping the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dantes controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Kolmas dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Dantes misses with a takedown and Kolmas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kolmas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dantes.
Dantes cracks a nice hook into Kolmas's ribs. Kolmas shoots in but Dantes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kolmas shoots in for a double leg but Dantes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dantes fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes feints and then cracks Kolmas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kolmas down. #T1##TD# Kolmas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dantes to the ground. Kolmas is now in Dantes's guard.#SUB2# Kolmas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dantes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kolmas has managed to get both his arms back between Dantes's legs - danger averted. Kolmas is working Dantes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Kolmas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dantes dives on top into guard.#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kolmas wants to sweep but no luck. Kolmas controlling the position. Dantes throws an elbow that misses. Kolmas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dantes's guard. Nice move by Kolmas!#REVR# Kolmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Dantes is retaining full guard. #T2# Dantes looking for a sweep. Not yet Dantes, not yet. Kolmas content to stall in guard here. Dantes keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully. Kolmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Dantes is retaining full guard. Kolmas wants to control from the top but Dantes keeps moving. Dantes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dantes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Dantes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ramses Kolmas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Dantes has Kolmas pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dantes throws a wild body kick that Kolmas sees coming a mile off. Kolmas appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kolmas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dantes can do to turn this around? Kolmas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dantes. Ramses Kolmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dantes. Kolmas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2# Dantes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kolmas sprawls well initially but Dantes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Kolmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kolmas 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.#T4# Kolmas is concentrating on defense, preventing Dantes from advancing position. #SUB# Kolmas looking for submissions off his back. Kolmas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dantes is working away from the top position though. Kolmas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kolmas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dantes's guard. #REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dantes wants to get back to his feet but Kolmas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Ramses Kolmas. Well Kolmas 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Kolmas! A victorious Ramses Kolmas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Marcus Dantes was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
AD424: Future is not too far
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Dantes closes the distance and clinches. Leduc working aggressively here.
Dantes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Dantes tries to pull guard but Leduc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dantes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leduc pinned against the cage. Leduc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Leduc stuffs the takedown attempt from Dantes. Dantes gets slowly back to his feet. Joe Leduc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dantes. Leduc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dantes is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Dantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Leduc circles away.
Leduc throws a jab but it's blocked by Dantes. Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Leduc looks to land a left hand but Dantes moved out of range nicely. Leduc throws a hook but Dantes blocks it. Dantes misses with a combination
#TD# and Leduc counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Leduc lands strikes from half guard. Leduc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leduc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Dantes has his hands clasped together around Leduc's back. He's all about the action. Dantes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Leduc throwing shots but Dantes is blocking nicely. Dantes tries to roll over but Leduc keeps him under control.#T2# Dantes is refusing to be controlled, as Leduc sits in half guard. Leduc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dantes trying to control from the bottom.
Leduc trying to control the action but Dantes is working from the bottom. Leduc sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dantes moves into full guard.
#T3# Leduc throws a big right hand that misses. Leduc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Leduc chips away with some ground and pound. Leduc wants to control from the top but Dantes keeps moving. Dantes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Leduc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Leduc scoring with punches to the head and body. Leduc lands a couple of decent looking shots. Leduc wants to control from the top but Dantes keeps moving. Dantes 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##T4# Dantes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leduc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Leduc manages to get to full guard.
Leduc 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. Dantes trying to control but Leduc is working from the bottom. #SUB# Leduc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Leduc trying to keep a closed guard but Dantes is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Leduc dominated that round. That's time! Leduc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A nice leg kick lands there from Dantes. Dantes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leduc misses with a wild body shot. Dantes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Leduc attempts a counter takedown but Dantes avoids it well and moves away. Leduc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dantes moves forwards but Leduc connects with a nice, crisp jab. Leduc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dantes can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes dives in for a single leg takedown but Leduc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dantes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leduc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1# Dantes throws a half hearted mid kick. It looked like Leduc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Leduc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Leduc misses with a shot to the body and Dantes counters with a nice leg kick. Dantes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Dantes blocks the low kick. Dantes wants to counter with a clinch but Leduc pushes him away. Leduc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leduc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Leduc with a hook. Leduc throws a body punch but Dantes moves out of range. #CL2# Dantes clinches up with Leduc and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2# Dantes breaks from the clinch.
Dantes stalks Leduc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leduc's face. Leduc staggers backwards, shaken. Dantes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes moves out of range as Leduc strikes.#TD2# Dantes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Dantes trying to pass the guard but Leduc defending well. Leduc makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leduc. Leduc is pulling down on Dantes's head to control his posture. Dantes preventing the sweep. #T3# Dantes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dantes controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Leduc working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dantes has passed into half guard!
Dantes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are battling for position here. Leduc manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Leduc wants to sweep but no luck. Dantes wants to get up but he can't break Leduc's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Leduc working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Dantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Leduc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# Dantes gets to his feet - Leduc follows without any prompting. Dantes swings for the body but Leduc moves out of range.
Leduc cracks Dantes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A cross from Leduc lands. Leduc misses with a body shot.
Dantes throws a head kick but Leduc moves out of range.
Leduc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dantes. 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 Joe Leduc will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Dantes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2# Dantes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dantes trying to control from half guard but Leduc is working away. Dantes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Leduc is trying to get back to full guard. Marcus Dantes has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Leduc wants to improve his position but Dantes is controlling well.
#T1##SUB# Leduc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dantes pulls his head out easily. Dantes is trying to control the action in half guard but Leduc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Leduc is trying to maintain the position but Dantes is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2# Dantes stands up from half guard. Leduc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dantes. Leduc misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Leduc tries to keep at a distance but Dantes has taken the fight into the clinch. Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Leduc misses with the head strike.
Leduc misses with a hook from the clinch. Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leduc lands a right hand. Dantes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leduc fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Dantes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Dantes pulls guard. Dantes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Leduc won't allow Dantes to get back to his feet. Leduc trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Leduc postures up.
Leduc postures up in Dantes's guard and throws a big left but Dantes blocks it. Dantes wants to control the position but Leduc says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #ES2# Dantes kicks Leduc off and gets back to his feet. Dantes slaps away a takedown attempt from Leduc, before circling back to the center of the mat. Joe Leduc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2# Dantes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Leduc is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# Leduc gets full guard. Dantes preventing the sweep. Dantes controlling from the top position. Leduc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dantes. Dantes's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dantes won't allow Leduc to sweep him here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leduc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Dantes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Leduc 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Dantes! Post fight, Marcus Dantes took to the microphone: 'Fuck off.'.
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CEC 497
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1# Dantes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. TJ Heisman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heisman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dantes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Heisman wants to clinch and Dantes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Heisman rushes Dantes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Heisman pushes Dantes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dantes has Heisman pressed against the cage, preventing Heisman from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Heisman misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heisman. Dantes blocking some punches.
Heisman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dantes. #BC2# Dantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dantes throws a jab but it's blocked by Heisman. Heisman tries to clinch but Dantes is having none of it. Heisman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heisman slips a jab from Dantes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heisman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heisman moves in looking to clinch but Dantes pushes him off.#T1##CL# Heisman moves into range and clinches up with Dantes. Dantes throws a head punch that misses. Heisman tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Heisman has a couple of punches blocked by Dantes.
Dantes blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch.
Heisman scores with a jab.#CL# Heisman clinches with his opponent.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heisman's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dantes. #BC# Heisman breaks the clinch.
Heisman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantes. Dantes works the jab nicely. Dantes misses with a head kick.
Heisman loads up on a big right hand but Dantes slips the punch. Heisman wants to clinch but Dantes slips to the side and Dantes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heisman motions for Dantes to come forward. Heisman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dantes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Heisman scores with a shot to the body.
Dantes misses with a kick to the body.
Dantes 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. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dantes, right into the meat.
Heisman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Dantes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heisman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab. A little feinted left hand from Heisman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heisman.
Heisman ducks under a wild hook from Dantes. A jab lands there for Dantes. Heisman scores with a jab to the head.
#CL# Heisman forces Dantes back against the cage and clinches. Dantes scores with a nice hook to the head. Heisman tries to land knees in the clinch but Dantes avoids the damage to the body. Heisman struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Heisman has a couple of punches blocked by Dantes.
Heisman prevents a body shot from Dantes. Dantes throws a head punch that misses. Dantes misses with a body punch.
#T3# A short body shot lands from Heisman as the two fighters clinch.
Heisman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dantes has him pressed against the cage. Heisman prevents a body shot from Dantes. Heisman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heisman's elbow. Dantes blocks an uppercut.
Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Heisman controls his hands.
Heisman cracks Dantes with a nice body shot. Heisman lands a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Heisman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Heisman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heisman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dantes looks winded! Dantes blocks an uppercut.
Heisman prevents a body shot from Dantes. Heisman is looking to break free of the clinch but Dantes has double underhooks. Heisman can't find room to land a body shot as Dantes controls the action.
Heisman misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heisman taking a breather.#BC# Heisman manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Heisman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dantes misses with a body shot.
Heisman closes the distance but Dantes moves to the side and Dantes counters with a right hand to the body. Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dantes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes misses with a leg kick enabling Heisman to counter with a crisp jab. Heisman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dantes. The fight stays on the outside here - Heisman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Heisman misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Heisman. 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 TJ Heisman will probably get the nod. 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# Dantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Marcus Dantes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Heisman clinches. Heisman misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Heisman scores with a nice short uppercut. Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dantes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Heisman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heisman throws a series of strikes that have Dantes backpedaling.
Heisman throws a shot from downtown. Dantes moves away and avoids it. Heisman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heisman throws a sloppy head kick and Dantes moves out of range easily. Heisman ducks under a wild hook from Dantes. Dantes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heisman. Heisman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dantes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dantes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heisman in his tracks. #T1# Heisman moves out of range of the strikes. Dantes throws the kick towards the body but Heisman avoids it. Dantes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dantes lands with a cross. Heisman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dantes takes a step back to recover. Dantes throws a body kick that misses. Some bone on bone action there as Dantes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dantes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dantes blocks the body kick.
Heisman lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2# Dantes rushes Heisman and presses him up against the cage. Heisman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Dantes. Dantes takes a shot to the head. Dantes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dantes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Dantes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. TJ Heisman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dantes lands a shoulder strike. Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heisman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dantes blocks a body shot from Heisman. Dantes lands with a light punch inside. Heisman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes throws a head punch that misses. Heisman has a couple of punches blocked by Dantes.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Dantes lands a body punch. Heisman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dantes's elbow. Heisman misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Heisman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heisman moves away. Heisman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3# Heisman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Heisman moves in looking to clinch but Dantes pushes him off. A cross from Dantes lands. Dantes misses with an uppercut. A jab from Heisman finds it's way through Dantes's defenses. Dantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Heisman misses. Dantes throws a fast counter high kick but Heisman manages to duck under it in time. Dantes throws out a loose jab but Heisman uses good head movement to avoid it. Heisman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dantes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dantes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heisman. Heisman wants to clinch up but Dantes keeps it at a distance. Heisman scores with a one two! Dantes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Heisman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dantes on the side of the head. The crowd cheers as Dantes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heisman doesn't seem phased though. A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Heisman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dantes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dantes throws a lazy right hand but Heisman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heisman moves in looking to clinch but Dantes pushes him off. A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target. Dantes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dantes misses the shot to the body. TJ Heisman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dantes lands the left hand. Dantes lands a glancing blow to the side of Heisman's head. Heisman thows a left - swing and a miss! Dantes lands the left hand. A big left from Heisman misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dantes scores with a nice body kick.
Heisman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range. Dantes's corner calls for a 1-2. Dantes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Heisman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dantes momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Dantes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Heisman throws a quick inside leg kick. Dantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heisman throws a lazy right hand but Dantes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dantes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Heisman!
Heisman takes one on the button. Heisman wants to clinch and Dantes counters with a left and a right that stings Heisman. Heisman is looking to clinch but Dantes is avoiding it.
Dantes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dantes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Heisman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Heisman gets a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dantes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heisman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heisman backwards. Heisman tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.#T1# Dantes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Heisman looking to stall.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut. Heisman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dantes pushes Heisman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Heisman controls the action.
Heisman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dantes is defending well for now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes. Heisman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it. Dantes tries a body shot but Heisman blocks it.
Heisman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dantes works on Heisman's body with a couple of short punches. Dantes misses with some punches.
Dantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Heisman misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Heisman. Heisman lands with a left to the head. Heisman is struggling to control the position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dantes. Dantes tries to work over Heisman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Dantes fails to land. #BC# Heisman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heisman.
Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heisman.
A jab from Dantes does it's job there. Dantes lands a head shot. Dantes takes one to the side of the head.
Heisman takes one on the button. Heisman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3# Heisman throws a nice inside leg kick. A clash of legs there as Heisman blocks the low kick. Heisman throws a right and a left that both miss. Dantes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dantes misses with a body shot.
Heisman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dantes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Heisman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Heisman wants to clinch up but Dantes keeps it at a distance. Heisman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dantes looks to score with a jab to the body but Heisman is just out of range. Heisman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dantes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heisman. Heisman tries to clinch up but Dantes circles away and keeps his distance. Heisman tries to clinch there but Dantes circles away.
Dantes throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2# Dantes moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dantes tries a body shot but Heisman blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heisman. Dantes takes a shot to the head. Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Heisman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dantes's elbow. Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes tries a body shot but Heisman blocks it.
Heisman pushes Dantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heisman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Heisman avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dantes. Heisman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dantes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heisman's efforts to push away. Heisman wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Dantes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dantes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dantes! Post fight, Marcus Dantes stared into the camera and said 'Fuck off.'.
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Event:
CEC 492: Olympics FINALS!
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beck. Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Beck circles away.
Beck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dantes tries to clinch up. Dantes throws a looping overhand right but Beck ducks down to avoid it. Dantes looks to land a combination but Beck avoids it well. Beck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Beck moves away from the strike by Dantes. Dantes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beck. Beck moves out of range as Dantes strikes. Dantes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Beck moves out of range of the strikes. Beck avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beck swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab. Beck throws a lazy body kick and Dantes counters with a thumping low kick. Beck misses with a looping right. Dantes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beck.#T1##CL# Dantes moves into range and clinches up with Beck. Beck is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position. Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beck's elbow. Beck stalling in the clinch but Dantes improves position. #BC2# Beck breaks from the clinch.
Beck looks for the body kick but Dantes saw that one coming. Beck 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. Dantes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Hans Beck has been cut. Dantes throws a hook but Beck blocks it. Dantes lands the left hand. Dantes scores with a jab to the jaw. Dantes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Dantes closes the distance and lands a one-two. Beck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dantes.#T2# Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beck lands a body shot.
Dantes swings widly with a right hand
and Beck counters with a right hand to the body. Dantes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beck. Beck throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab. Dantes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dantes lands with an overhand left. Dantes throws a shot to the body.
Dantes looks to land a right hand but Beck moved out of range. Beck thinks about the counter body kick. Dantes throws an off balance right hand
and Beck counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Beck slips a straight right by Dantes. Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beck. Dantes swings widly with a right hand
and Beck counters with a slapping leg kick. Nice shot lands for Dantes. Dantes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beck moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Beck misses with a body shot.
Beck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dantes rather than just go for the knockout. Beck swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Beck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dantes moves out of range as Beck throws a body kick.
Beck slips a straight right by Dantes. Beck throws out a counter right but Dantes avoids it with no problem. Beck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4# Nice body kick there by Beck. Dantes lands a slapping body shot.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Beck. This has been an exciting period of action! Beck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dantes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beck under the eye. Beck slips under a jab from Dantes. Beck looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range. Nice body kick there by Beck. Dantes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beck delivers a nice body kick. Dantes throws a shot from downtown. Beck moves away and avoids it. Beck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hans Beck's cut. 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# Dantes slips a straight right by Beck. Beck throws a right hand that misses
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand. Dantes lands with a nice body punch. Dantes misses with an uppercut. Beck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beck can do to turn this around? A punch lands to the side of Beck 's head but he takes it in his stride. Beck tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dantes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beck just manages to avoid it. Dantes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Dantes. Beck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dantes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2# Beck drops Dantes with a beautiful combination! Dantes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beck is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Dantes is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut.#T1# Beck moves out of range as Dantes strikes. Beck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Oh Dantes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dantes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beck's sensitive parts. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dantes checks a leg kick. Dantes seems to have got his legs back now. Beck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Dantes thows a left - swing and a miss! Beck throws a leg kick but Dantes sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD2# Beck lands a big uppercut and Dantes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dantes looks OK. Beck waves Dantes back to his feet! Beck misses with a looping right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dantes gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Beck points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Dantes wakes up just in time to hear Beck thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Beck! Hans Beck was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CEC 489 : Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1# Dantes avoids the head kick by DaCoca.
DaCoca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dantes connects with a good right hand that stumbles DaCoca. DaCoca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT# It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut. DaCoca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dantes under the eye.#CUT2# It looks like Marcus Dantes has been cut. Dantes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL# Dantes moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by DaCoca. An uppercut to the body lands inside from DaCoca. DaCoca lands with a short shot to the head. DaCoca working aggressively here.
DaCoca tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. DaCoca misses with a punch on the inside.
DaCoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by DaCoca. DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Dantes controls the action.
DaCoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Dantes lands a hook to the side of the head. Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
DaCoca has a couple of punches blocked by Dantes.
Dantes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DaCoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DaCoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dantes misses with the head strike.
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by DaCoca.
DaCoca tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaCoca's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes. DaCoca blocking some punches.
DaCoca misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by DaCoca.
DaCoca lands with a short shot to the head. #T2# Dantes throws a head punch that misses. Dantes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dantes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dantes fails to land. The referee is keeping an eye on DaCoca - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DaCoca blocks an uppercut.
Dantes lands a nice shot to the body. DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dantes's elbow. Dantes tries a body shot but DaCoca blocks it.
Dantes prevents a body shot from DaCoca. Dantes slowing the pace effectively. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dantes misses with the head strike.
#BC2# DaCoca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dantes misses with a left hand and DaCoca counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dantes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DaCoca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3# DaCoca swats away the attempt to clinch by Dantes. Dantes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dantes looks to land a right hand but DaCoca moved out of range. Dantes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. DaCoca raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Dantes misses with a left hand #KD2# and DaCoca counters with a big uppercut that knocks Dantes off his feet! DaCoca dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2# Dantes is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! DaCoca working the ground and pound but Dantes is defending the strikes. Oh Dantes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! DaCoca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dantes keeps working. #SU2# DaCoca stands up. Dantes seems to have got his legs back now. DaCoca walks into a stiff left hand from Dantes. Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# DaCoca feints a jab and as Dantes dips his head, DaCoca unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Dantes right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Dantes falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! DaCoca smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles DaCoca! Charles DaCoca gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Syn 482 - Panda vs Fortunado
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1# Dantes misses with a looping right. Hoi throws out a counter right but Dantes avoids it with no problem. Hoi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dantes's hands. Hoi misses with a low kick. Dantes throws the left hand but Hoi avoids the punch easily. Hoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hoi looks to land a left hand but Dantes moved out of range nicely. Dantes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight. Hoi lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Dantes misses its intended target. Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab. Hoi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Hoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dantes.
Hoi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hoi misses with a low kick.
Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. Dantes misses the jab. Dantes scores with the left hand. Hoi knows he should have avoided that one. Dantes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A cross from Dantes lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hoi scores with a kick to the body.
Dantes takes a swing at Hoi's ribcage but misses. #T1# Hoi throws a wild body kick that Dantes sees coming a mile off. A head kick misses from Hoi. Dantes throws a hook but Hoi blocks it. Donk. Dantes catches Hoi right on the button with a cross. Dantes misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely. Dantes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hoi is looking to land body kicks. Hoi misses with a kick to the body.
Dantes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Dantes sizes up Hoi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi. The fighters circling - Dantes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hoi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hoi misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dantes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hoi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Dantes throws a head kick that misses. Dantes slips under a jab from Hoi. It looked like Dantes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hoi slips under a jab from Dantes. Dantes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Some wild striking there from Hoi.
Hoi throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it. Hoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dantes. Hoi thuds his shin into the meat of Dantes's side. Hoi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Hoi looks to land a left hand but Dantes moved out of range nicely. Hoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A slow jab from Dantes misses its intended target. Hoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3# Dantes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dantes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dantes misses with a right hand and Hoi counters with a three punch combo that has Dantes backing up. Dantes nods at Hoi to acknowledge the strikes. Hoi pushes Dantes away with a front kick. Dantes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hoi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantes. Akamai Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Hoi. Hoi tries to land a front kick but Dantes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hoi throws a right hand that Dantes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dantes also avoids with ease. Hoi 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dantes moves out of range of the body kick from Hoi.
Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. Dantes thuds his shin into the meat of Hoi's side. Hoi throws a jab when Dantes was well out of range.#T4# Dantes dips to his left and cracks Hoi with an uppercut! Dantes's corner calls for a 1-2. Dantes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dantes avoids the body shot from Hoi.
Dantes moves out of range as Hoi throws a body kick.
Dantes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A head kick misses from Hoi. It looked like Dantes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A big left from Dantes misses. Hoi moves out of range as Dantes strikes. Hoi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dantes is looking to counter punch. Hoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantes manages to avoid it. Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dantes swings for the body but Hoi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dantes walks into a straight right hand from Hoi. Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Dantes. Hoi wants to land a leg kick but Dantes is out of range. Both fighters circling a little - Hoi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Dantes throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot. Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot. Hoi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A swing and a miss from Dantes. Hoi thows a left - swing and a miss! Dantes with a nice cross. Dantes throws a looping overhand right but Hoi ducks down to avoid it. Dantes thuds his right hand into Hoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dantes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range. Dantes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. Dantes throws a head kick that misses. Hoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dantes. That did some damage! This has been an exciting period of action! Hoi staying out of range there. Hoi slips a straight right by Dantes. Hoi moves out of range as Dantes strikes.#T1# Dantes throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hoi to counter with a crisp jab. Dantes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dantes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoi. That one must have hurt. Dantes throws a lazy right hand but Hoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hoi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Dantes missing with a left hand there. Hoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hoi throws a wild body kick that Dantes sees coming a mile off. Dantes lands a nice hook to Hoi's body. Hoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dantes checks a leg kick. Hoi slips under a jab. Hoi swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes connects with a single shot there. Dantes looks to throw the jab but Hoi is out of range. Hoi slips a straight right by Dantes. Hoi cracks Dantes with an open hand slap. A nice inside leg kick there by Hoi. That's going to slow Dantes down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A low kick from Hoi is predictable there and Dantes counters with a straight right hand. A clash of legs there as Dantes blocks the low kick.#T2# Dantes moves out of range of the body kick. Hoi keeps Dantes at a distance using the push kick. Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hoi misses with a double jab.
Dantes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoi is just out of range. Dantes misses with a looping right. Hoi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoi, right into the meat.
Hoi moves out of range of the body kick. Hoi delivers a nice body kick. Hoi scores with a jab to the body. Hoi throws the kick towards the body but Dantes avoids it. Dantes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hoi connects with the punch. Dantes avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Dantes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dantes throws a hook but Hoi blocks it. Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoi.
Dantes scores with a punch to the head.#T3# Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab. Hoi blocks a jab. Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Some bone on bone action there as Dantes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dantes defending well as Hoi loads up on a big left hand. And Dantes counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoi blocks it. Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoi. Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Dantes. Dantes connects with an inside leg kick. Dantes throws a lazy body kick and Hoi counters with a left to the body. Hoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dantes to score with a decent uppercut. Dantes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hoi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoi. Hoi throws a lazy body kick and Hoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hoi misses with a hook. Dantes ducked under it nicely. Dantes throws a hook but Hoi blocks it. Akamai Hoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Dantes misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab. Hoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards. Dantes moves out of range of the body kick from Hoi.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dantes slips a straight right by Hoi. Dantes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Hoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hoi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut. Hoi misses with a body punch
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hoi throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes feints a jab promting Hoi to slip. Dantes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab. Dantes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Hoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hoi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Dantes throws a leg kick letting Hoi counter with a right hand. Hoi connects with a solid leg kick. Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Dantes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dantes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Hoi defending well as Dantes loads up on a big left hand. Hoi throws a leg kick and Dantes counters with a good low kick that Hoi was not able to check. Dantes throws a hook but Hoi blocks it. Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dantes. Hoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dantes moves out of range as Hoi strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dantes misses with a low kick as Hoi jumps back. Hoi is trying to counter with his kicks. Nice straight punches there by Hoi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoi. Hoi scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes throws out a powerful jab. Hoi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1# Dantes misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Dantes.
Hoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hoi throws a right hand that misses
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand. Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Good shot there by Hoi. Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot. A punch combination from Dantes misses. A little jabbing left from Hoi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A head kick misses from Hoi. Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoi. Hoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dantes. Dantes misses with a wild body shot. Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Dantes. Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Dantes misses with a right hand and Hoi counters with a leg kick. Dantes needs to keep his hands up - Hoi had a free shot at his head there. Dantes avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good leg kick by Hoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoi thows a left - swing and a miss! Hoi looks to throw a body kick and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hoi with a jab. Sloppy strikes from Dantes. Those never looked like landing. Dantes slips a straight right by Hoi. Nice body kick from Hoi. Dantes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoi on the side of the head. Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoi. It seemed like Hoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hoi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A thudding body kick lands there by Hoi!
Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dantes.#T3# Dantes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dantes. A slapping leg kick lands for Hoi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoi. Dantes throws a hook but Hoi avoids it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Hoi. Hoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Dantes throws a body punch but Hoi moves out of range. Dantes looks to land a right hand but Hoi moved out of range. Hoi flicks out a counter leg kick but Dantes steps away. Hoi scores with a decent looking hook. Dantes walks into a straight right hand from Hoi. This has been an exciting period of action! Hoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dantes misses with an uppercut
and Hoi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hoi lands a jab. Hoi avoids the body shot from Dantes.
It seemed like Hoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dantes looks to land a right hand but Hoi moved out of range. Hoi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4# Dantes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoi. That one must have hurt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Hoi. A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target. Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot. It seemed like Hoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hoi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hoi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes misses with a right hand and Hoi counters with a slapping leg kick. Hoi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hoi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A head kick from Hoi lands but Dantes takes it in his stride. Hoi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hoi scores with a hook. Dantes walks into a straight right hand from Hoi. Hoi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Sloppy strikes from Hoi. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Akamai Hoi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hoi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akamai Hoi! Akamai Hoi 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:
Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1# Alexandersson swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Alexandersson misses with a left hand and Dantes counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dantes throws the left hand but Alexandersson avoids the punch easily. Alexandersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Alexandersson misses with a hook to the body
and Dantes counters with a stiff right hand. Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson throws out a loose jab but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandersson. Dantes misses with a leg kick. Alexandersson misses with the body kick and Dantes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alexandersson misses with a kick to the body.
Dantes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandersson. Alexandersson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Alexandersson lands a jab to the head.
Alexandersson avoids the body shot from Dantes.
Dantes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gymer Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alexandersson lands a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a front kick aimed at Dantes's knee but Dantes avoids it well. Alexandersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantes. Dantes is looking to wear down Alexandersson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Alexandersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dantes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alexandersson's calf. Alexandersson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2# Dantes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Alexandersson misses the body punch and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dantes wants to land a leg kick but Alexandersson is out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandersson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandersson. Alexandersson throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot. Dantes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Dantes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alexandersson. Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alexandersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alexandersson loads up on a big right hand but Dantes slips the punch. Alexandersson throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Dantes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexandersson to score with a decent uppercut. A head kick from Alexandersson lands but Dantes takes it in his stride. Alexandersson misses with a jab to the body
and Dantes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Alexandersson misses with a body shot
and Dantes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dantes scores with a hook. Dantes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson. Dantes moves away from the strike by Alexandersson. Alexandersson moves out of range as Dantes strikes. Dantes scores with a punch to the head.#T4# Alexandersson throws a jab when Dantes was well out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Dantes scores with a hook. Alexandersson lands a leg kick that knocks Dantes off balance momentarily. Alexandersson lands a body shot.
Dantes defending well as Alexandersson loads up on a big left hand. A punch combination from Alexandersson misses. Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandersson manages to avoid it. Alexandersson lands a nice shot that snaps Dantes's head back.
Alexandersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alexandersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Dantes slips under a jab from Alexandersson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gymer Alexandersson will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nice body kick from Alexandersson. A big left from Alexandersson misses. Dantes is looking to counter punch. Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Dantes's head but Dantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Alexandersson misses with a straight left. Dantes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Alexandersson swings widly with a right hand
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand. Dantes swings and misses with a shot to the body and Alexandersson counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Alexandersson.
Dantes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1# Alexandersson staying out of range there. Alexandersson throws out a counter right but Dantes avoids it with no problem. Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Dantes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dantes avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dantes tries a low kick but Alexandersson avoids it. Alexandersson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Dantes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alexandersson if he has to take too many more of those.
Alexandersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dantes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexandersson scrambles back to his feet. Alexandersson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Alexandersson throws a lazy body kick and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# A low kick from Alexandersson misses and Dantes counters with a nice body shot. Alexandersson lands a nice shot that snaps Dantes's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alexandersson misses with a left hand and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut. Alexandersson throws an off balance right hand
and Alexandersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alexandersson lands a jab to the nose. Alexandersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Alexandersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dantes's calf. Alexandersson misses with a shot to the body and Dantes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson tests Dantes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Alexandersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Dantes avoids it easily. Dantes lands a really nice looking cross but Alexandersson seems unphased.
Alexandersson lands the left hand. Gymer Alexandersson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dantes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson. Dantes ducks right into an uppercut from Alexandersson. Alexandersson misses with a straight right. Alexandersson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4# Alexandersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dantes lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alexandersson misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dantes misses its target. Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dantes lands a nice shot that snaps Alexandersson's head back.
Nice body punch from Alexandersson. Dantes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The fighters circling - Alexandersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dantes misses the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gymer Alexandersson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Dantes throws a nice inside leg kick. Alexandersson lands with a shot to the body. Alexandersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes misses with a wild body shot. Alexandersson misses with a low kick.
Alexandersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dantes's sensitive parts. Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range. Dantes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alexandersson throws a low kick but Dantes moves out of range easily. Alexandersson misses with a body kick. Dantes throws a nice inside leg kick. A solid body kick from Alexandersson. #T1# Dantes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dantes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Alexandersson looks to land a right hand but Dantes moved out of range. Alexandersson scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Alexandersson catches Dantes right on the button with a cross. Dantes misses with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a counter combo. Alexandersson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Dantes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexandersson. Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick and Dantes moves out of range easily. Dantes moves out of range of the body kick from Alexandersson.
Dantes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# Alexandersson throws the left hand but Dantes avoids the punch easily. Alexandersson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Alexandersson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut. Alexandersson throws a leg kick that is checked and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alexandersson digs a good hook to Dantes's body.
This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circling - Alexandersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An attempted straight right counter from Dantes misses the target. Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson. Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson. Dantes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dantes slips a jab from Alexandersson. Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandersson.#T3# Dantes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Alexandersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Alexandersson scores with a nice strike. Alexandersson lands a right hook to the body.
Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson. Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away. A counter left hand to the body from Dantes misses its target. Dantes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. An attempted straight right counter from Dantes misses the target. Alexandersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dantes has time to react. Alexandersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Alexandersson misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand. Dantes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Alexandersson throws a right hand that misses
and Dantes counters with a lovely shot to the body. Alexandersson cracks Dantes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Alexandersson misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alexandersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Alexandersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson. Alexandersson misses with a left hand and Dantes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dantes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexandersson is able to avoid easily. Alexandersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson really dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R4# Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson. Alexandersson takes a swing at Dantes's ribcage but misses. Dantes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Alexandersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Alexandersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Dantes.
Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away. Alexandersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes throwing a counter right hand but Alexandersson manages to avoid it. Alexandersson throws a big shot that misses. Dantes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Dantes throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Alexandersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexandersson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Dantes scores with a jab to the body. Dantes drops his hands momentarily and Alexandersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Alexandersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantes. A little feinted left hand from Dantes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Alexandersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes cracks Alexandersson with a good jab. Dantes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dantes scrambles back to his feet. Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson. Alexandersson misses with a body shot
letting Dantes counter with a right hand. #T2# Alexandersson lands a nice shot that snaps Dantes's head back.
Dantes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alexandersson misses with an uppercut. It looked like Dantes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Alexandersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dantes. Alexandersson misses with a left hand and Dantes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dantes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Dantes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexandersson. Dantes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alexandersson misses with a shot to the body and Dantes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dantes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandersson in his tracks. #T3# Alexandersson misses with a jab to the body
and Dantes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alexandersson stuns Dantes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dantes misses with an uppercut
and Alexandersson counters with a low kick, right behind Dantes 's knee. Alexandersson throws a nice outside leg kick. Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range. Dantes moves out of range as Alexandersson throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet. Alexandersson thows a leg kick but Dantes checks it and Alexandersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alexandersson misses with a hook
and Dantes counters with a left to the body. #T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dantes. Dantes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Dantes thows a leg kick but Alexandersson checks it and Alexandersson counters with a stiff right hand. Alexandersson throws a front kick that sends Dantes stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dantes with a nice cross. Alexandersson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab. Alexandersson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Alexandersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dantes counters with a left to the body. Alexandersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexandersson tried to score with a low kick but Dantes checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marcus Dantes will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Dantes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Alexandersson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Dantes finds it's target. Alexandersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards. Dantes misses with a body kick. Dantes just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alexandersson throws a leg kick and Dantes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Alexandersson misses the jab. Dantes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Dantes scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Alexandersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dantes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Alexandersson misses with a hook. Dantes is looking to counter with a body kick. A big left from Alexandersson misses. Alexandersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dantes. Alexandersson misses with a right hand and Dantes counters with a leg kick. Dantes throws a body punch but Alexandersson moves out of range. Alexandersson loads up on a big right hand but Dantes slips the punch. Alexandersson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dantes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dantes scores with a decent looking hook. Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Alexandersson jabs Dantes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantes manages to avoid it. Alexandersson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dantes counters with a left to the body. Dantes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dantes blocks a jab. Alexandersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! A slow jab from Alexandersson misses its intended target. Alexandersson throws a wild body kick that Dantes sees coming a mile off. Dantes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alexandersson just manages to avoid it. Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Dantes's head but Dantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Dantes misses with a wild body shot. Alexandersson cracks Dantes with an open hand slap. A nice leg kick lands there from Dantes. Alexandersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Dantes lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Dantes finds it's target. Alexandersson scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Alexandersson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice uppercut lands for Alexandersson. That snapped Dantes's head back.
#T4# Alexandersson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alexandersson swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Dantes misses with a body punch
and Alexandersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dantes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Alexandersson throws a hook but Dantes avoids it easily. Alexandersson misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gymer Alexandersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dantes slips under a jab. Alexandersson lands with a nice combination. Dantes backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gymer Alexandersson. Well Alexandersson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50 Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gymer Alexandersson! Gymer Alexandersson retains his heavyweight title! Gymer Alexandersson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Syn 474 - Bad Intentions
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Dantes. A Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A Bomb throws a counter high kick but Dantes was just alert enough to avoid it. Dantes scores with a jab. A Bomb misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Dantes misses. A Bomb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight. Decent striking displayed by Dantes there. A Bomb punishes Dantes's body with a nice straight punch. A Bomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from A Bomb. Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Bomb moves away. Dantes misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A Bomb throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot. A Bomb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dantes. Dantes ducks under a wild hook from A Bomb.#T1# Dantes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from A Bomb.
A Bomb is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Dantes dodges the punch combination from A Bomb.
Dantes thows a leg kick but A Bomb checks it letting A Bomb counter with a right hand. A Bomb throws a body punch but Dantes moves out of range. Dantes feints and then cracks A Bomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow A Bomb down. Dantes lands with a shot to the body. Dantes throws a leg kick and A Bomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Dantes closes the distance and clinches. Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Bomb's elbow. #T2# Dantes tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
#BC# A Bomb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A Bomb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dantes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dantes moves out of range as A Bomb throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nice shot lands for Dantes. A Bomb misses with a looping left. A Bomb lands with an uppercut that bounces Dantes off the cage and back into range. Dantes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A Bomb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A Bomb throws a body kick that misses letting Dantes counter with a right hand. A Bomb throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. #T3# Dantes looks to land a left hand but A Bomb moved out of range nicely. Dantes lands with a thumping leg kick.
A Bomb misses with an attempted mid kick.
A Bomb misses with a looping left. Dantes throws out a counter right but A Bomb avoids it with no problem. Dantes looks for the body kick but A Bomb saw that one coming. A Bomb scores with a sloppy right hand. Dantes should have avoided that one. A Bomb misses with a hook to the body
and Dantes counters with a low kick, right behind A Bomb 's knee. A Bomb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2# Dantes clinches up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dantes. A Bomb wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
A Bomb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dantess head. #T4# Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A Bomb is looking to break free of the clinch but Dantes has double underhooks. A short right from Dantes. #BC# A Bomb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dantes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circle momentarily. A Bomb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A Bomb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dantes lands a jab to A Bomb's midsection. A Bomb throws a jab but it's blocked by Dantes. It seemed like Dantes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dantes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling A Bomb to score with a decent uppercut. Dantes scores with a punch to the head. Dantes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. A Bomb doesn't seem bothered though. Dantes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Dantes will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Dantes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A Bomb misses the jab. A Bomb lands a jab. A Bomb throws a wild body kick that Dantes sees coming a mile off. Dantes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A Bomb misses with a head kick.
Dantes is looking to clinch. A Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but A Bomb circles away quickly and effectively. A Bomb throws a counter high kick but Dantes was just alert enough to avoid it. A Bomb moves forwards but Dantes connects with a nice, crisp jab. A Bomb takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1# A Bomb checks the leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from A Bomb. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet. Dantes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A Bomb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A Bomb walks into a straight right hand from Dantes. A Bomb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Dantes throws a hook to the side of A Bomb's head but A Bomb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A Bomb throws a jab when Dantes was well out of range. A Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes tries to counter with a clinch but A Bomb shakes him off and moves away. A Bomb moves out of range as Dantes strikes. A Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
A Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Dantes moves out of range easily. #T2# A Bomb avoids a punch combination nicely.
A Bomb slips under a jab. Dantes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2# Dantes moves into range and clinches up with A Bomb. This has been an exciting period of action! Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by A Bomb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb. A Bomb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards. Dantes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Bomb's elbow. Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on A Bomb's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3# A Bomb tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
A Bomb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Dantes scores with a nice hook to the head. Dantes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning A Bomb up against the cage. A Bomb is trying to break the clinch but Dantes has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Dantes fails to land. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dantes.#BC# A Bomb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A Bomb fails to land with a series of punches.
Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Bomb manages to avoid it. Dantes blocks a head kick by A Bomb.
A Bomb moves out of range as Dantes strikes. A Bomb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A Bomb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# A Bomb misses with a straight right. Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A Bomb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A Bomb misses the shot to the body. A Bomb scores with a push kick. Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A Bomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A low kick from A Bomb misses and Dantes counters with a straight right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Dantes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A Bomb throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. A Bomb cracks Dantes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Dantes blocks a head kick by A Bomb.
Dantes tries to clinch up but A Bomb circles away and keeps his distance. Marcus Dantes seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dantes misses the shot to the body. A low kick from Dantes misses and A Bomb counters with a head kick. That will keep Dantes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! A Bomb looks to land a body kick but Dantes moved away. Dantes wants to counter with a clinch but A Bomb pushes him away. Dantes avoids a kick to the body.
A Bomb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes connects with an inside leg kick. A Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away. A Bomb throws a sloppy body shot
and A Bomb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dantes throws a poor cross that misses
and A Bomb counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# Dantes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A Bomb swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dantes counters with a stiff right hand. Dantes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping A Bomb at a distance.
A Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A Bomb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A Bomb swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
A Bomb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dantes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! A Bomb scrambles back to his feet. Dantes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A Bomb tries to land a body kick and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# A Bomb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A Bomb with a nice cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A Bomb misses with a body shot
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dantes throws a jab but it's blocked by A Bomb. A Bomb connects with a solid leg kick. A Bomb lands with an overhand left. Dantes walks forward, straight into a front kick from A Bomb. Jab from Dantes. A Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dantes now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Dantes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3# Dantes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on A Bomb. That did some damage! Dantes lands with an uppercut that bounces A Bomb off the cage and back into range. Dantes blocks a head kick by A Bomb.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dantes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice shot lands for Dantes. A Bomb throws a head kick but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes wants to counter the offense by A Bomb and move into the clinch position. A Bomb throws a hook but Dantes blocks it. Dantes wants to counter the offense by A Bomb and move into the clinch position. Dantes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dantes misses the jab. Dantes jabs at A Bomb's body.#T4# Dantes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A Bomb throws a hook to the side of Dantes's head but Dantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Bomb is looking for a counter combo. A jab from Dantes finds it's way through A Bomb's defenses. This has been an exciting period of action! A Bomb swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Dantes counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# A Bomb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Bomb thinks about countering with a head kick. Dantes lands a body shot.
A Bomb misses with a two punch combination.
A Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# A Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Bomb keeps the fight on the outside. Dantes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dantes throws out a counter right but A Bomb avoids it with no problem. A Bomb slips under a jab from Dantes. Dantes cracks A Bomb with a good jab. Dantes jabs A Bomb right on the nose. A Bomb blinks but takes it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A Bomb moves out of range of the strikes. Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A Bomb half committed to a counter leg kick. Dantes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from A Bomb. A Bomb misses with a body shot.
#T1# Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Bomb manages to avoid it. Dantes lands a nice looking kick to the body. A Bomb takes a step back to recover. A Bomb cracks Dantes with an open hand slap. A Bomb throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side. Dantes works over A Bomb's head and body with a nice combination. A Bomb throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot. A Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
A Bomb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Dantes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dantes there as he acknowledges the shot. Dantes sizes up A Bomb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A Bomb scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A Bomb throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it. Dantes misses with a hook. A Bomb ducked under it nicely. A jab from A Bomb misses. A Bomb misses with a hook
enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab. A Bomb tries to land a front kick but Dantes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dantes thuds a left hand into A Bomb's body. A Bomb on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3# A Bomb throws a head kick that misses. Dantes throws a nice outside leg kick. Dantes throws a body punch but A Bomb moves out of range. A Bomb misses with a body kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dantes! But no joy. A shot to the body from Dantes misses and A Bomb counters with a flying knee. Nice. Dantes lands a nice looking body kick. A Bomb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A Bomb looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range. Dantes swings for the body but A Bomb moves out of range.
A Bomb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dantes blocks a jab. A Bomb defending well as Dantes loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Dantes lands with a right hand. Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes. An inside leg kick lands from Dantes. A Bomb jabs Dantes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Bomb moves away. A Bomb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice body kick from A Bomb. Dantes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. 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! Dantes throws a hook to the side of A Bomb's head but A Bomb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A Bomb throws out a leg kick but Dantes moves out of range and A Bomb only half commits. Dantes tries to counter with a clinch but A Bomb shakes him off and moves away. Dantes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. As Dantes backs away, A Bomb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# A Bomb throws a right and a left that Dantes avoids nicely. Dantes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A Bomb blocks a jab. Dantes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dantes moves away from the strike by A Bomb. A Bomb throws a leg kick but Dantes sees it coming and moves out of range. Dantes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but A Bomb is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dantes throws a right and a left that both miss. Dantes with a jab.#T1# A Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
It looked like A Bomb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A Bomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dantes.
Dantes tries to counter by closing the distance. Dantes throws a looping overhand right but A Bomb ducks down to avoid it. A Bomb throws a head kick that misses and Dantes counters with a nice low kick that buckles A Bomb's knee momentarily. Dantes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling A Bomb to counter with a crisp jab. A Bomb throws a leg kick but Dantes moved away. A nice side step and Dantes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
A Bomb looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range. Dantes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dantes dodges the punch combination from A Bomb.
Calm Like A Bomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A Bomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A Bomb throws a head kick but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes scores with a nice strike. Dantes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Dantes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A Bomb thuds his shin into the meat of Dantes's side. Dantes connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It appears A Bomb was looking to counter with a kick there. A Bomb walks into a jab.#T3# A Bomb is looking to score with low kicks. Dantes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and A Bomb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dantes fails in his attempt to clinch. Dantes lands a lovely overhand right. A Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
A Bomb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dantes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to A Bomb's calf. A Bomb misses with a body kick. A Bomb throws a body shot but no joy. A Bomb throws a poor cross that misses
and Dantes counters with a nice body shot. #T4##CL2# Dantes moves into the clinch. A Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch. A Bomb wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Dantes. A Bomb struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Marcus Dantes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dantes lands with a right to the head. Dantes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A Bomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A Bomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dantes on the inside. A Bomb misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes looking to slow down the pace here. A nice right hand lands inside from Dantes. Dantes blocks a body shot from A Bomb. Dantes blocks an uppercut.
A Bomb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Dantes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dantes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dantes! Marcus Dantes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Syn 469 - Slinga vs Gymer
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Dantes lands a nice looking body kick. Maurya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away. Maurya moves out of range of the body kick. Dantes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Maurya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dantes - that will leave a mark!
Maurya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Dantes has Maurya up against the cage in a clinch.
Maurya blocking some punches.
Maurya tries to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling the position. A short left from Dantes. Maurya misses with a hook from the clinch. Dantes leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dantes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Maurya breaks from the clinch.
Maurya throws a hook but Dantes avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Dantes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Maurya misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dantes misses the target. Maurya pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Maurya takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dantes gets off balance looking for a body kick and Maurya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maurya throws a hook but Dantes blocks it. A swing and a miss from Maurya. Maurya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Maurya throws out a loose jab but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maurya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dantes - the referee stops the clock and Maurya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dantes. Maurya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Maurya throws a body shot but no joy. Maurya misses with an uppercut. Dantes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Dantes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maurya. Maurya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maurya looks to land a right hand but Dantes moved out of range. Maurya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maurya's sensitive parts. Dantes pushes Maurya away with a front kick. Dantes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maurya. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maurya keeps the fight on the outside.#T2# Maurya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dantes throws a hook but Maurya blocks it.#CL# Dantes drives through and clinches with Maurya against the cage.
Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maurya throws a punch but it's blocked by Dantes. Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dantes misses with a body punch.
Maurya tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
A short left from Dantes. Maurya tries to break free but Dantes pushes him back against the cage. Nice body punch from Dantes. Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maurya. Maurya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dantes lands a shoulder strike. Maurya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Maurya blocks a body shot from Dantes. Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Maurya uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Maurya is trying to break free. Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut. Maurya struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Dantes lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maurya. Dantes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Maurya swings wildly with an uppercut but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it. Dantes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maurya can't find room to land a body shot as Dantes controls the action.
Dantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Maurya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maurya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dantes. Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maurya moves away. Dantes scores with a decent looking hook. Dantes cracks Maurya with an open hand slap.#T4# Maurya looks to land a left hand but Dantes moved out of range nicely. Dantes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maurya. Dantes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maurya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Maurya. Maurya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dantes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL# Dantes clinches up against the cage. Dantes prevents Maurya from breaking the clinch. Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Maurya controls his hands.
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maurya misses with a short punch on the inside. Maurya misses with some punches.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Maurya is looking to break free of the clinch but Dantes has double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Maurya looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range. Maurya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maurya misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dantes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maurya misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Maurya misses the target. Dantes fakes the leg kick and cracks Maurya in the body. Dantes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maurya. Dantes scores with a hook. Dantes moves out of range as Maurya strikes. Maurya throws a right hand that misses
and Dantes counters with a low kick, right behind Maurya 's knee. Sloppy strikes from Maurya. Those never looked like landing. Dantes pushes Maurya away with a front kick. Marcus Dantes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Dantes clinches. 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! Maurya misses with a short punch on the inside. Maurya tries to throw a body punch but Dantes avoids it by throwing Maurya back against the cage. Dantes pushes Maurya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dantes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC2# Maurya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Maurya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dantes. Dantes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maurya takes a step back to recover. Maurya is breathing heavily. Dantes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT# It looks like Narsimvarman Maurya has been cut.#CL# Dantes gets a clinch. A hook to the body from Dantes.
A short right from Dantes. Dantes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes lands an uppercut.#ROC# Maurya is rocked! Maurya wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Dantes.
Maurya letting Dantes take a breather here. Dantes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Maurya is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him? Dantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maurya backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dantes lands with a right to the head. Nice body punch from Dantes - that landed with a thud.
Dantes throws a big uppercut that drops Maurya! More strikes from Dantes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maurya lies dazed against the cage as Dantes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dantes! Marcus Dantes 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:
Destiny 165: Haas vs Demaestri
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Britton misses with a wild combination.
Dantes slips a jab and a cross from Britton.
It seemed like Dantes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dantes 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. Britton misses with a hook to the body
and Dantes counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dantes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Britton takes a step back to recover. Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Britton manages to avoid it. Britton misses with a series of wild punches.
Dantes closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Britton out cold! Britton corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Dantes! Marcus Dantes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. The defeated Tel Britton had this to say: '...Next time.'.
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Event:
SP-ICON:OhChooto V.S. Prado
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1# Steel misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters with a nice leg kick. Dantes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2# It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut. Dantes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dantes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A nice leg kick lands there from Steel. Dantes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dantes jabs at Steel's body. A chopping leg kick lands by Dantes. Dantes slips under a jab. Dantes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dantes works the jab nicely.#CUT2# Freddy Steel's cut is getting worse. Dantes scores with a push kick. Steel is breathing heavily.#T1# Donk. Dantes catches Steel right on the button with a cross. A good leg kick by Dantes. Dantes lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel throws a head kick but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes lands with a right hand. Dantes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dantes cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2# Freddy Steel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2# Dantes lands a big uppercut and Steel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steel looks OK. Dantes waves Steel back to his feet!#ROC2# Steel is rocked!#CUT2# Jeez, Freddy Steel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddy Steel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Dantes! In his post fight interview, Marcus Dantes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MFN 325: Mamba vs. Linhares II
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1# Tseng fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. No luck for Tseng with that takedown attempt. Good shot there by Tseng. Tseng shoots in for a double leg but Dantes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaan Tseng. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dantes throws a big shot that misses. Tseng lands a jab to the nose. Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tseng was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes. Tseng goes for a double leg but Dantes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dantes continues to drive forward. Vaan Tseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes lands with a nice body punch. Dantes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tseng. Dantes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Dantes misses with a double jab.
Dantes throws a low kick, looking for Tseng's leg but Tseng calmly moves out of range. Tseng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tseng. Nice defenses there by Dantes. Tseng has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight. Dantes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tseng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tseng throws a head kick but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tseng. Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Tseng circles away.
Tseng throwing a counter right hand but Dantes manages to avoid it. Dantes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tseng misses with a takedown attempt and Dantes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Vaan Tseng has been cut. Tseng with a jab. Dantes avoids the head kick by Tseng.
#CL2# Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Tseng in a clinch.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Tseng controls the action.
Dantes gets underhooks to prevent Tseng's takedown attempt.
#T2# Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Tseng. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tseng wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dantes misses with some punches.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes blocks an uppercut.
Tseng struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes crunches a lovely knee into Tseng's ribcage. Tseng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards. Tseng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Dantes prevents the takedown attempt.
Dantes lands with a left to the head. Dantes lands a left hand.
Tseng working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dantes lands a right hand. Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dantes effectively controlling the action here. A body shot lands from Tseng.
#T3# Dantes keeps control of Tseng as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tseng's elbow. Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Tseng avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage. #BC# Tseng breaks the clinch.
Tseng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dantes swivels and escapes. Dantes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tseng looks to land a left hand but Dantes moved out of range nicely. Tseng misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dantes throws a counter combo. Dantes thows a leg kick but Tseng checks it #TD# and Tseng counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Tseng lands with a punch from half guard. Tseng throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Dantes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Tseng sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dantes defending well though. #T4# Tseng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Dantes keeping control of the position. Tseng 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. Tseng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dantes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dantes is concentrating on defense, preventing Tseng from advancing position. Dantes is looking to improve his position.
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 Vaan Tseng will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Vaan Tseng's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dantes needs to keep his hands up - Tseng had a free shot at his head there.#TD# Tseng scores with a takedown into Dantes's guard. Dantes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Tseng scoring with punches to the head and body. Tseng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tseng trying to control but Dantes is working from the bottom. #T1# Tseng throwing strikes from guard but Dantes blocks nicely. Tseng throwing strikes but missing. Dantes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tseng scoring with punches to the head and body. Dantes wants to sweep here but Tseng controlling him for the moment. Dantes controlling the position.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dantes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tseng throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dantes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dantes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dantes keeping moving, preventing Tseng from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Tseng misses with a hook. Tseng misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Dantes counters by moving into the clinch. Tseng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dantes. Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tseng's elbow. Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dantes fails to land. Good body shot from Dantes.
A short uppercut from Dantes. Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Tseng uses good head movement to avoid it. Tseng tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Marcus Dantes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Tseng.
Dantes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dantes lands an uppercut. Tseng prevents a body shot from Dantes. Dantes is defending well against a takedown attempt. Tseng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tseng has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dantes after a bit of a struggle. Tseng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dantes pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaan Tseng. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dantes lands an uppercut.#TD# Tseng has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dantes is trying to keep an underhook but Tseng manages to get the takedown into half guard. Tseng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dantes is looking for a sweep. Tseng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tseng is keen to just control but Dantes is a slippery customer.#T4# Dantes gets full guard. Dantes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tseng is one step ahead there. Tseng wants to control from the top but Dantes keeps moving. Tseng missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tseng preventing the sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tseng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Dantes keeping moving, preventing Tseng from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Dantes will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Vaan Tseng's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Tseng throws a quick inside leg kick. Vaan Tseng is winning the standup battle so far. A shot to the liver by Tseng. Beautiful body shot. Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tseng.
Tseng moves out of range as Dantes strikes. Tseng walks into a straight right hand from Dantes. Tseng shoots in for a takedown but Dantes shows good takedown defense. Tseng loads up on a big right hand but Dantes slips the punch. Dantes slaps away a takedown attempt from Tseng, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dantes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tseng pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dantes's calf. Tseng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dantes sprawls well. Dantes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tseng gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaan Tseng. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Dantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dantes cracks Tseng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Tseng lunges at Dantes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dantes's hand. Dantes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tseng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab. A counter left hand to the body from Tseng misses its target. Tseng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tseng looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range. Dantes tries to work over Tseng's front leg with a kick but Tseng checks it. Dantes throws a shot from downtown. Tseng moves away and avoids it.#T2# Dantes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tseng misses with a wild body shot. Tseng sets himself, and Dantes steps forward looking for the clinch! Tseng avoids it this time. Dantes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tseng counters with a big head kick but Dantes shrugs it off. This has been an exciting period of action! Dantes misses with a hook. Tseng ducked under it nicely. Tseng swings widly with a right hand
and Dantes counters with an inside leg kick. Tseng scores with a jab to the body. Tseng misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tseng. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet. Tseng throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it. Tseng scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Tseng misses with an uppercut
letting Dantes counter with a right hand. Tseng throws a head kick that misses. #TD# Tseng gets the takedown into side control. #ES2# Dantes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3# Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tseng sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tseng dives in for a single leg takedown but Dantes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Tseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range. Tseng lands a lovely overhand right. Dantes wants to clinch up but Tseng keeps it at a distance. Tseng misses with a head kick.
Tseng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tseng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice defenses there by Dantes. Dantes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dantes connects with a right hand. Tseng shakes it off. Tseng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Dantes rushes Tseng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Tseng blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Dantes lands with a left to the head. #BC# Tseng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tseng throws a leg kick that is checked and Dantes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big right from Tseng misses. Dantes looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tseng throws a looping overhand right but Dantes ducks down to avoid it. #TD# Tseng is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dantes's half guard. Tseng is trying to control the action in half guard but Dantes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dantes controlling the position for now. Tseng thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dantes's head. Dantes trying to control but Tseng postures up.
Dantes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tseng.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Marcus Dantes. I think Dantes 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Dantes! Marcus Dantes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EVO 240: Bowdrie vs Hess
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1# Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bane manages to avoid it. Dantes swings widly with a right hand
#KD# and Bane counters with a crisp one two that drops Dantes! Bane thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dantes to his feet! Dantes is in big trouble! Dantes throws the left hand but Bane avoids the punch easily. Bane appears to be looking for a big counter. Bane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bane. Dantes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bane on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dantes lands a jab to the nose. Dantes scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dantes. A jab from Bane misses. Bane misses with an uppercut. Bane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. 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! Bane goes for a double leg but Dantes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dantes continues to drive forward. Bane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dantes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bane counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Dantes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bane. A head kick misses from Dantes. Bane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dantes finds it's way round the side to connect with Bane's head. Dantes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Dantes throws a lazy uppercut
and Bane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bane lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Dantes misses with a looping left. Bane throws a counter high kick but Dantes was just alert enough to avoid it. Dantes throws a body shot but no joy. Dantes throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Bane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dantes! Bane lets Dantes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Dantes is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dantes drops his hands momentarily. Bane doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dantes staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dantes doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Bane! A very excited looking Lucas Bane 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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