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Event:
AD472: Another way
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Dust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dust.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno ducks right into an uppercut from Dust.
Dust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puno swings widly with a right hand
and Dust counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Puno there.#TD2#
Puno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dust on his heels. He'll look to pass Dust's guard now, I'm sure.
Dust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Dust has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno advances position into side control!
Puno has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Dust manages to get back to half guard.
Dust wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Dust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dust looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.
Dust is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dust is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puno distracts Dust with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno slips nicely into half guard.
Dust trying to control but Puno postures up.
Dust is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puno lands with a punch from half guard.
Dust has hold of Puno's hands but Puno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dust slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dust working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dust swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Puno won't allow Dust to sweep him here.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dust swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno works over Dust with some ground and pound from guard.
Dust is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dust looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Dust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.#SUB#
Dust is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puno connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dust wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyaf Daeland Puno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puno lands a jab to the nose.
Dust looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dust feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyaf Daeland Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puno connects with a right hand. Dust shakes it off.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Dust tries to counter with a takedown but Puno is quick to defend against it.
Puno cracks Dust with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Puno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Dust. Those never looked like landing.
Puno slips a jab from Dust.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dust throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Dust is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Puno's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puno works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puno slips a straight right by Dust.
Dust checks the leg kick.
Puno misses with a hook.
Dust avoids the body shot from Puno.
#T1#
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puno slaps away a takedown attempt from Dust, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Dust.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
Puno's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puno duly obliges.
Dust tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dust jabs Puno right on the nose. Puno blinks but takes it well.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Dust makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dust lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dust.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dust motions for Puno to come forward. Dust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyaf Daeland Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dust needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Puno has managed to clinch.
Puno misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Puno.
#TD2#
Puno tightens his grip and picks Dust up, before dumping him to the ground. Dust manages to land in guard. #T2#
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Dust is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dust is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puno passes into side control.
Puno working the ground and pound from side control.
Dust regains half guard.
Dust tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.#T3#
Puno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dust does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dust wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dust knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dust is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Dust tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dust is desperately trying to improve his position but Puno has a good base and remains in mount.
Dust is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA LA Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Puno looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Puno breaks from Dust's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Puno connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dust tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno working the ground and pound effectively.
Puno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tyaf Daeland Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno breaks from Dust's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Puno with a couple of short strikes.
Puno working Dust over with strikes here.
Puno has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dust's face.
Dust sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dust tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg. #SU2#
Puno stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyaf Daeland Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Dust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dust takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
Dust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Puno counters with a takedown into side control.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Dust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dust on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dust is not content to let Puno control the position.
Dust tries to buck Puno off but Puno is having none of it.
Dust regains half guard.
Puno winds up and cracks Dust with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puno lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puno lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puno lands a nice short elbow.
Dust trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.
Puno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dust manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Dust has wrist control.
Dust manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Dust got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dust has managed to get both his arms back between Puno's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Puno working for a triangle but Dust defends it easily.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puno 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.
Puno pulls Dust in to control the position.
Puno working a defensive guard here.
Dust advances to half guard.
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. Dust connects with a nice short shot to Puno's temple. #T3#
Dust slips a nice elbow through Puno's hands, connecting with Puno's forehead.
Puno is looking to control Dust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puno avoid being mounted?
Dust throwing shots but Puno is blocking nicely.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dust thows an elbow strike that misses. Puno gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Dust doesn't seem too bothered but Puno quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Dust is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Dust really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyaf Daeland Puno!
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Event:
AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Khasbulaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dust.
Khasbulaev throws a head kick but Dust moves out of range.
Dust takes a swing at Khasbulaev's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dust has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khasbulaev slips a straight right by Dust.
Khasbulaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dust connects with an inside leg kick.
Khasbulaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khasbulaev staying out of range there.
Khasbulaev cracks Dust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev with a nice cross.
Dust lands with a hook. Khasbulaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dust counters with a shoot takedown. Khasbulaev fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Khasbulaev pushes Dust off and scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Khasbulaev misses its intended target.
Dust throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khasbulaev.
Dust throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Khasbulaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dust drops his hands momentarily and Khasbulaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khasbulaev avoids the body shot from Dust.
Khasbulaev is looking for a counter combo.
Khasbulaev misses with an uppercut.
Dust throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Khasbulaev misses
and Dust counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khasbulaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khasbulaev throwing a counter right hand but Dust manages to avoid it.
Dust lands a nice hook to Khasbulaev's body. Khasbulaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Dust there.
Khasbulaev throws the left hand but Dust avoids the punch easily.
Khasbulaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Khasbulaev there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khasbulaev lands a leg kick that knocks Dust off balance momentarily.
Dust throws a looping overhand right but Khasbulaev ducks down to avoid it.
Khasbulaev throws a series of punches but Dust moves out of range.
Dust slips under a jab.#T2#
Dust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khasbulaev.
Dust checks the leg kick.
Dust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khasbulaev checks it well.
Khasbulaev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khasbulaev throws out the jab.
Dust throws a shot from downtown. Khasbulaev moves away and avoids it.
Khasbulaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Dust tries to land a leg kick but Khasbulaev saw it coming and moves away.
Dust lands with a right hand.
Dust missing with a left hand there. Khasbulaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dust connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Dust closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khasbulaev quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dust throws a strike but Khasbulaev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dust throwing strikes but missing.
Dust throwing strikes but missing.
Khasbulaev is trying to keep Dust in close.
#T3#
Dust throws an elbow that misses. Khasbulaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dust's guard. Nice move by Khasbulaev!#REVR##SUB2#
Dust looking for subs off his back but Khasbulaev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dust is not content to let Khasbulaev control the position.#SUB2#
Dust looking for submissions off his back.
Dust moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dust tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Dust is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dust is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khasbulaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khasbulaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dust 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#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dust is looking for a kimura but Khasbulaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dust to get the leverage.
Dust frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Star Dust will probably get the nod.
That's time! Khasbulaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Khasbulaev throws a lazy right hand but Dust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Khasbulaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dust tries to land a leg kick but Khasbulaev saw it coming and moves away.
Dust takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dust works Khasbulaev's body with a nice hook.
Dust stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dust scores with a nice strike.
Dust scores with a leg kick.
Khasbulaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Khasbulaev misses with a straight left.
Khasbulaev throws a right hand that misses
and Dust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Khasbulaev tries to keep at a distance but Dust has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dust lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khasbulaev backwards.
Dust misses with the head strike.
Khasbulaev prevents a body shot from Dust.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dust cracks Khasbulaev with a nice body shot.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dust.
Dust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dust throws a punch but it's blocked by Khasbulaev.
Dust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dust cracks Khasbulaev with a nice body shot.
Dust tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khasbulaev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
Dust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dust.
Dust tries a body shot but Khasbulaev blocks it.
Dust lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Khasbulaev is rocked!
Khasbulaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Khasbulaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Khasbulaev breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dust avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Khasbulaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khasbulaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Khasbulaev walks into a jab.
A low kick from Dust is predictable there
and Khasbulaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dust looks for the body kick but Khasbulaev saw that one coming.
Dust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khasbulaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khasbulaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Dust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khasbulaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
It looks like Star Dust has been cut.#TD2#
Dust closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dust lands in his opponent's guard.
Dust advances position into side control!
Dust lands some shots froms side control.#T3##SUB2#
Dust looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khasbulaev defending against the ground and pound.
Khasbulaev taking a bit of punishment here - Dust scoring with strikes.
Dust working the head with strikes.
Dust creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Khasbulaev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Khasbulaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Khasbulaev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dust.
Khasbulaev wants to control but Dust postures up.
Dust lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Khasbulaev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dust is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Dust is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khasbulaev has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Dust swings around for an armbar but Khasbulaev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dust's guard.
Star Dust has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dust working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khasbulaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khasbulaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dust has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khasbulaev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dust.
Dust tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Star Dust's cut.
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#
Khasbulaev misses with a hook.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khasbulaev.
A clash of legs there as Khasbulaev blocks the low kick.
Khasbulaev wants to land a leg kick but Dust is out of range.
Khasbulaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dust.
Dust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dust shoots in and drives through. Khasbulaev sprawls well.
Khasbulaev is looking to counter punch.
Khasbulaev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dust momentarily.
Khasbulaev misses with a double jab.
Khasbulaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khasbulaev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dust checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dust.
Khasbulaev takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dust. That's going to slow Khasbulaev down.
Khasbulaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Khasbulaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khasbulaev misses with a straight left.
Dust's corner calls for a 1-2. Dust obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dust moves away from the strike by Khasbulaev.
Dust clobbers Khasbulaev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khasbulaev scores with a spinning back kick!
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khasbulaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dust throws an overhand right that lands on Khasbulaev's shoulder, as Khasbulaev tries to avoid the shot.
Khasbulaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khasbulaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dust throws a series of strikes that have Khasbulaev backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dust 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.
Khasbulaev throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khasbulaev looks to land a right hand but Dust moved out of range.#T2#
Dust defending well as Khasbulaev loads up on a big left hand.
Khasbulaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dust blocks a low kick nicely.
Khasbulaev throws a right and a left that Dust avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Dust.
Dust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khasbulaev lands with a cross.
Khasbulaev throws a right and a left that Dust avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Dust.
Khasbulaev misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Dust instigates a clinch.
Dust has a couple of punches blocked by Khasbulaev.
Dust lands with a short shot to the head.
Khasbulaev lands a nice uppercut.
Dust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Dust blocks an uppercut.
Dust softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khasbulaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dust working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dust stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khasbulaev wants to break free but Dust has control.
Khasbulaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dusts head.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dust working aggressively here.
#BC#
Khasbulaev breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dust has closed the distance and engaged Khasbulaev in a clinch.
Dust misses with the head strike.
Dust is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dust drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khasbulaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Star Dust.
Dust blocking some punches.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dust creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Dust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Khasbulaev lands.
Khasbulaev misses with a two punch combination.
Khasbulaev checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Dust shoots in and gets a takedown into Khasbulaev's guard.#SUB2#
Dust has gone for a leg lock! Khasbulaev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dust's guard.#REVR#
Khasbulaev wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dust is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust looking for a sweep. Not yet Dust, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Star Dust.
Well Dust 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Star Dust!
A very excited looking Star Dust rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Star Dust and Eli Armis. Dust comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Armis has chosen Mortal Kombat Theme as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Star Dust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Armis takes the fight into the clinch.
Armis jumps guard but Dust turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Armis fails to pull guard.
Dust gets control of Armis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dust will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Armis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dust is keeping the position for now.
Dust has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Armis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dust looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dust looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dust! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dust (4) vs (0) Armis
Dust goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Armis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dust but great work by Armis. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dust (4) vs (4) Armis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis trying to control the action but Dust is working from the bottom.
Dust gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dust (4) vs (6) Armis
Dust is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA LA Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dust (4) vs (9) Armis
Armis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dust turns into Armis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dust (6) vs (9) Armis
Armis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust controlling from the top position.
Dust wants to pass the guard but Armis is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust advances to half guard.
Dust stalling away here and it's allowed Armis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Armis 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.
Dust looking to pass the guard.
Armis trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Dust wants to pass the guard but Armis is keeping the position.
Armis is trying to control the position but Dust postures up.
Armis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis can't keep his opponent in guard - Dust advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dust 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.
Armis won't allow Dust to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dust is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armis defends it well.
Dust stalling away here and it's allowed Armis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Armis wants to sweep here but Dust controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dust is working hard here to advance position.
Armis looking to control.
Dust being controlled here momentarily.
Armis keeping full guard, as Dust tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dust looking to sit in guard and control but Armis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dust (6) vs (11) Armis
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dust is retaining full guard.
Dust looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dust wants to sweep but no luck.
Armis forces his way into half guard.
Armis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dust has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dust is looking to improve his position.
Armis is pressing down on Dust's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dust is holding on for now.
Armis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dust (6) vs (14) Armis
Dust wants to hold on but Armis pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Armis prevents Dust from getting the reversal.
Armis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dust is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dust and Armis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Armis trying to control the position but Dust is working away.
Armis is trying to get an arm triangle but Dust is defending well.
Armis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Armis is trying to get an arm triangle but Dust is defending well.
Dust regains half guard.
Dust wants to get back to full guard.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dust keeps working.
Dust wants to get back to full guard.
Armis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dust does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dust trying to control but Armis postures up.
Armis trying to control from half guard but Dust is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dust is looking to improve his position.
Dust trying to control from the bottom.
Armis wants to control but Dust is keeping him busy.
Armis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dust sees it coming and defends easily.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Dust is defending well.
Armis is looking for a kimura here.
Armis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dust is defending against the submission attempts here by Armis.
Dust manages to get to full guard.
Dust trying to keep a closed guard but Armis is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Armis wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Dust has an active guard here but Armis has managed to pass into half guard.
Dust is looking to improve his position.
Armis trying to mount his opponent but Dust defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dust trying to get back to full guard but Armis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dust (6) vs (17) Armis
Armis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Armis wants to control the pace but Dust is squirming around nicely.
Dust is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dust manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dust keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armis wins on points by 17 to 6.
A relieved looking Eli Armis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Syn 523 - Recovery
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Donnelly misses with a looping right.
Donnelly cracks Dust with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donnelly tries to counter by clinching up but Dust breaks away and moves out of range.
Donnelly scores with a jab.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Donnelly is just out of range.
Donnelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donnelly is looking to slow Dust down with leg kicks.
Donnelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donnelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Dust's head.
Dust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donnelly misses the jab.
Dust misses with a head kick.
Dust takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Donnelly connects with the punch.
Donnelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Dust swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dust feints the counter takedown.
Donnelly throws a good cross that connects.
Donnelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dust changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donnelly tries to avoid it but Dust manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donnelly to the ground. Donnelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donnelly throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Dust counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donnelly won't be happy with that.
Dust working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Donnelly tries to improve position but can't.
Donnelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dust's best efforts.
Donnelly's coaches at Wild Card have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dust throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dust working over Donnelly with some ground and pound. Donnelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust thows a huge punch but Donnelly dodges it nicely.
Dust scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Donnelly wants to control but Dust is keeping busy.
Donnelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dust there.
Dust looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Donnelly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dust.
Donnelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Donnelly, not yet.
Donnelly keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Dust 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. #SUB#
Donnelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Dust trying to control but Donnelly is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dust lands a couple of elbows.
Dust is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dust is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dust trying to control but Donnelly is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donnelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dust content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donnelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dust has an active guard here but Donnelly has managed to pass into half guard.
Donnelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Dust is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dust has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dust is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donnelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donnelly's back!
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 Liam Donnelly will probably get the nod.
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#
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
Donnelly is looking for a counter combo.
Donnelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dust stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donnelly.
A leg kick checked by Dust.
Dust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donnelly throws a jab when Dust was well out of range.
Dust missing with a left hand there. Donnelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Dust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dust lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly works Dust's body with a nice hook.
Dust needs to keep his hands up - Donnelly had a free shot at his head there.
Dust misses with a hook. Donnelly ducked under it nicely.
Dust takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly 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#
Dust throws a hook to the side of Donnelly's head but Donnelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Donnelly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dust's knee momentarily.
Donnelly slips a jab from Dust.
Dust misses the body punch
and Donnelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dust tries to bum rush Donnelly with a series of wild strikes but Donnelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. Dust looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Dust finds it's way through Donnelly's defenses.
Dust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donnelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dust tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liam Donnelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donnelly checks a leg kick.
Donnelly throwing a counter right hand but Dust manages to avoid it.
Donnelly throws a lazy head kick
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Dust misses the shot to the body.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donnelly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut.
Donnelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Dust dives in for a single leg takedown but Donnelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a head shot.
Dust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donnelly lands a head kick!
#ROC#
Dust is rocked!
Donnelly thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Donnelly misses with a looping left.
Donnelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Donnelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Donnelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Dust there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donnelly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sloppy strikes from Dust. Those never looked like landing.
Donnelly lands with a shot to the body.
Liam Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Dust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donnelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly punishes Dust's body with a nice straight punch.
Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dust can do to turn this around?#T4#
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Dust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Dust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dust shoots in for a takedown but Donnelly shows good takedown defense.
Donnelly avoids the head kick by Dust.
Donnelly scores with a punch to the head.
Donnelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Donnelly pushes Dust away with a front kick.
Dust shoots and misses
and Donnelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liam Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Star Dust.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Donnelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Donnelly dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donnelly to score with a decent uppercut.
Donnelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Dust circles away.
Donnelly catches Dust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dust scores with a one two! Donnelly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donnelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Donnelly backs off Dust throws a huge counter combo but Donnelly manages to avoid it all.
Donnelly throws a front kick that sends Dust stumbling back into the cage.
Dust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dust takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Dust closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Donnelly quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly is looking to control Dust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donnelly avoid being mounted?
Dust lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Donnelly trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Dust is looking to take a break and control but Donnelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dust thows a huge punch but Donnelly dodges it nicely.
Dust stalling away here and it's allowed Donnelly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dust trying to control but Donnelly is working from the bottom.
Dust postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Donnelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dust is aware though and is defending well.
Donnelly is trying to control the position but Dust postures up.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dust throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Dust avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dust looking to sit in guard and control but Donnelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Donnelly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Donnelly passes into side control.
Donnelly working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Donnelly lands an elbow.
The referee asks Donnelly politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Donnelly prefers to stall for the moment though.
Donnelly throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dust tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dust gets back to half guard.
Dust is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donnelly trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Dust looking for a kimura from the bottom but Donnelly passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dust regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dust actively working from the bottom here.
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 Liam Donnelly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donnelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Donnelly!
An out of breath Liam Donnelly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Dust throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Hermano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hermano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dust looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hermano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hermano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hermano is stalling here. Dust is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hermano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dust has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hermano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hermano wants to improve his position but Dust is controlling well.
#T1#
Dust lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hermano trying to control from the bottom.
Hermano tries to roll over but Dust keeps him under control.
Dust scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hermano wants to improve his position but Dust is controlling well.
Dust missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Dust missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dust trying to pass the guard but Hermano defending well.
Dust working over Hermano with some ground and pound. Hermano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hermano is looking for a sweep. Dust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dust wants to control but Hermano is keeping him busy.
Dust is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dust is trying to control the action in half guard but Hermano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dust has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hermano is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Dust lands a big shot there that rocks Hermano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hermano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hermano tries to hold on but Dust postures up.
Dust lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hermano is desperately trying to improve his position but Dust has a good base and remains in mount.
Dust with good strikes from the mount here!
Dust looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Dust landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dust in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dust lands a couple of good shots and Hermano has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dust is trying to stick to Hermano's back but Hermano is turning into Dust. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dust's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hermano.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dust is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dust wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Dust passes into half guard.
Dust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hermano!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hermano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dust throws a wild body kick that Hermano sees coming a mile off.
Dust checks a leg kick nicely.
Hermano thows a leg kick but Dust checks it #TD#
and Dust counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dust landing with the ground and pound.
Dust tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermano is retaining full guard.
Hermano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Star Dust overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hermano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano pulls Dust in to control the position.
Hermano is trying to control the position but Dust postures up. #T1#
Hermano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dust is one step ahead there.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Dust scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dust defends well.#SUB2#
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dust passes into side control.
Check out the look on Dust's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2##SUB#
Dust is trying to get an arm triangle but Hermano is defending well.
Hermano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hermano is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermano is still trying to improve position.
Hermano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dust wants to take a breather but Hermano is having none of it.
Dust works his way into full mount!
Dust looking to finish Hermano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hermano!#T3#
Hermano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermano can do to turn this around?
Hermano wants to hold on but Dust pushes him away.
Hermano is desperately trying to improve his position but Dust has a good base and remains in mount.
Dust lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dust trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano tries to lock up and control but Dust gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dust with shots to the head and body - Hermano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hermano is squirming around, avoiding Dust's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hermano regains half guard.
Dust controlling the action here.
Dust thows a huge punch but Hermano dodges it nicely.
Dust is trying to control. Hermano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermano tries to roll over but Dust keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dust trying to control the pace.
Hermano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Hermano misses its intended target.
Dust is looking to counter punch.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hermano throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dust counters with a takedown into side control.
Dust scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hermano to see if he's OK.
Hermano is looking to regain half guard here but Dust keeps moving and retains side control.
Dust wants to control but Hermano is keeping him busy.
Hermano sneaks back into half guard.
Hermano wants to get back to full guard.
Dust is pressing down on Hermano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hermano is holding on for now. #T1#
Dust thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermano's head.
Dust wants to pass to mount but Hermano is defending the position.
Hermano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dust's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dust's back!
Dust wants to escape the position.
Hermano gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hermano biding his time, controlling Dust.
I really don't envy Dust right now.
Dust tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hermano content just to control the position here.
Hermano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hermano working Dust over with strikes here.
Hermano with shots to the head and body - Dust looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano controlling his opponent.
Hermano landing shots from mount. #T3#
Dust is looking to improve his position but Hermano isn't that keen on the idea.
Hermano landing strikes from the mount and Dust is in trouble!
Hermano lands a nice shot to the head.
Hermano scoring with strikes but Dust is staying in there.
Dust really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hermano dominating with strikes here.
Hermano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hermano prevents Dust from getting the reversal.
Hermano lands a nice shot to the head.
Hermano with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano looking to control but Dust is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Dust is trying desperately to improve position.
Dust regains half guard.
Hermano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dust avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano. #SUB2#
Hermano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hermano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hermano slips a nice elbow through Dust's hands, connecting with Dust's forehead.
Dust avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pelle Hermano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dust 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
A very excited looking Star Dust rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Syn 513Belliveau vs Rutherford
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dust. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Matus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matus takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Dust.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dust throws out the jab.
Matus 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.
Dust misses the jab.
Matus thuds his right hand into Dust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dust connects with the punch.
Matus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dust lands a body shot.
Dust lands a jab to the head.
Dust moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Dust throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dust chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Dust misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Matus clinches.
Dust misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Matus working aggressively here.
Dust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matus lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dust breaks the clinch.
Dust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dust manages to avoid it.
Dust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Dust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
Dust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Dust off balance momentarily.
Matus cracks Dust with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dust.
Dust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Matus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dust throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Dust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dust finds it's way round the side to connect with Matus's head.
A jab from Dust misses.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Dust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dust.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Dust's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Dust misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Dust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus throws a hook but Dust avoids it easily.
Dust misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Matus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dust misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dust blocks a leg kick.
Dust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dust staying out of range there.
Dust is looking to counter punch.
Matus lands a nice shot that snaps Dust's head back.
Dust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dust defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Matus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dust throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Dust looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Matus rushes Dust and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dust's elbow.
Dust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Dust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Dust controls his hands.
Dust lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dust's efforts to push away.#BC#
Dust breaks the clinch.
Matus slips a straight right by Dust.
Dust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dust wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matus tries a low kick but Dust avoids it.#CL2#
Matus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dust misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matus.#BC#
Dust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Matus catches Dust right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Dust misses.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus digs a good hook to Dust's body.
Dust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus throws a jab when Dust was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dust throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dust misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Dust jabs Matus right on the nose. Matus blinks but takes it well.
Matus misses with a hook. Dust ducked under it nicely.
Matus moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dust throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Matus takes one on the button.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Dust stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Matus.
Dust misses with an uppercut.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Dust throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dust throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dust.
Dust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Dust misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
Dust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Star Dust is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dust.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dust.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Matus misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dust 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
#T3#
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dust thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Dust throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
Matus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matus walks into a stiff left hand from Dust.
Matus throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust lands with a good body shot.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Dust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Dust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Dust looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dust digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Dust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus scores with a push kick.
Dust throws a body shot but no joy.
Dust lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Dust is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dust misses the target.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Dust's shoulder, as Dust tries to avoid the shot.
Dust scores with a hook.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dust thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan Matus 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dust misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Dust misses with a looping right.
Matus tried to score with a low kick but Dust checks it.
Matus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot by Dust.
Dust misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with an outside leg kick.
Matus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dust's head backwards.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Matus cracks Dust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dust to score with a decent uppercut.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.#T1#
Dust misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus cracks Dust with an open hand slap.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Dust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dust counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matus thinking.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Matus jabs at Dust's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Dust's head back.
Dust missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Nice uppercut lands for Matus. That snapped Dust's head back.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dust misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dust.
Nice body punch from Matus.
Matus scores with a spinning back kick!
Dust misses with a looping left.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dust misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a body kick that stops Dust in his tracks momentarily.
Matus stuns Dust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dust misses with a hook.
Dust backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dust. Beautiful body shot.
Dust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dust there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dust circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Dust misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Dust 's knee.
Dust moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
It looked like Dust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Dust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dust throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
A nice side step and Matus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dust scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dust is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Dust's head.
Dust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matus blocks a jab.
Dust takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Dust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dust misses with a looping right.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dust.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dust 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.
Dust throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Dust looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan Matus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matus 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
An out of breath Don Juan Matus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Syn 511 - Pedro vs Bashorov
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Dust throws a nice looking combination but Skrumbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Dust thows a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dust scores with a three punch combo!
Skrumbo scores with a jab.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Dust misses its intended target.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Dust moved out of range nicely.
Dust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dust.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Dust closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Skrumbo manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Dust shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skrumbo is trying to defend but Dust finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dust tries to pass to full mount but Skrumbo defends it.
Skrumbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Skrumbo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dust throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dust not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skrumbo pushes Dust off looking to stand but Dust dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Skrumbo pushes Dust off and gets back to his feet.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Dust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skrumbo .
Dust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dust tests Skrumbo 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
Skrumbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dust with a body shot.#T2#
Dust swinging wildly here.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrumbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dust.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dust throws a front kick aimed at Skrumbo 's knee but Skrumbo avoids it well.
Skrumbo blocks a jab.
Skrumbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
Dust throws a poor cross that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a left to the body.
Dust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dust thumps Skrumbo with a low kick.
Dust feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrumbo 's calf.
Dust looks to land a left hand but Skrumbo moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Skrumbo 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.
Dust fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skrumbo , as that shot connected.
Dust throws an off balance right hand
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dust bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skrumbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dust on the side of the head.
Dust looks to land a right hand but Skrumbo moved out of range.
Dust throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skrumbo connects with the punch.
Dust is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skrumbo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dust had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Dust appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Skrumbo misses with a looping left.
Skrumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dust throws a front kick aimed at Skrumbo 's knee but Skrumbo avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbo ! But no joy.
Skrumbo looks to throw the jab but Dust is out of range.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrumbo lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Dust tenderised Skrumbo 's leg. Skrumbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dust throws a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Skrumbo 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#
Skrumbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skrumbo throws a fast counter high kick but Dust manages to duck under it in time.
Skrumbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo cracks a nice hook into Dust's ribs.
Dust with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Dust misses with a hook
and Skrumbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dust thinking.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Dust was well out of range.
Dust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Dust moves away and avoids it.
Dust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dust scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dust manages to avoid it.
Dust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dust ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Dust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skrumbo .
Da Skrumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Dust misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbo ! But no joy.
Skrumbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skrumbo jabs at Dust's body.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dust was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skrumbo cracks a nice hook into Dust's ribs.
Dust has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA LA Elite, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skrumbo .
A clash of legs there as Skrumbo blocks the low kick.
Dust tries to score with a low kick but Skrumbo moves his leg out of the way.
Dust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dust throws a hook but Skrumbo avoids it easily.
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrumbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Skrumbo throws an overhand right that lands on Dust's shoulder, as Dust tries to avoid the shot.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Dust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skrumbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Dust moves away and avoids 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!
Dust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Dust shoots in and gets a takedown into Skrumbo 's guard.#ES2#
Skrumbo pushes Dust off and scrambles back to his feet.
Skrumbo lands with an overhand left.
Dust fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dust was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dust misses with a looping right.
Dust moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
As Skrumbo backs away, Dust returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Dust staying out of range there.
Skrumbo scores with a nice right hand.
Skrumbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dust scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Dust dives in and scores a takedown into Skrumbo 's guard.
Dust postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Skrumbo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dust wants to control from the top but Skrumbo keeps moving. #ES2#
Skrumbo pushes Dust off and gets back to his feet.
Skrumbo needs to keep his hands up - Dust had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo with a jab.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dust half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Skrumbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dust connects with an inside leg kick.
Dust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dust misses with a low kick as Skrumbo jumps back.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Skrumbo cracks Dust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skrumbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dust.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skrumbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Dust's head.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust lands with a cross.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skrumbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Skrumbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dust staying out of range there.
Dust moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Dust.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Dust catches Skrumbo right on the button with a cross.
Skrumbo jabs Dust right on the nose. Dust blinks but takes it well.
Dust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Dust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skrumbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dust.
Dust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Dust fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skrumbo is out of range.
Dust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbo clobbers Dust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Dust ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dust finds it's way round the side to connect with Skrumbo 's head.
Dust connects with a leg kick. Skrumbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dust slips under a jab.
Dust looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Dust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dust throws a leg kick but Skrumbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Dust 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Da Skrumbo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dust misses with a takedown
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Skrumbo throws out a counter right but Dust avoids it with no problem.
Dust misses with an uppercut. Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Skrumbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dust scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skrumbo in his tracks.
Dust throws a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head but Skrumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo scores with a jab. Dust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skrumbo scores with a jab.
Dust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Skrumbo lands.
Skrumbo sizes up Dust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand. #T3#
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the body.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Dust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Skrumbo stuns Dust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skrumbo scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Dust tenderised Skrumbo 's leg. Skrumbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skrumbo 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Dust misses.
Dust throws a sloppy head kick and Skrumbo moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skrumbo lands a nice shot that snaps Dust's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust cracks Skrumbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Skrumbo moves forwards but Dust connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skrumbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust drops his hands momentarily and Skrumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dust lands a jab to the nose.
Skrumbo scores with a shot to the body.
Skrumbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dust tries to score with a low kick but Skrumbo moves his leg out of the way.
Skrumbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skrumbo connects with a jab.
Skrumbo scores with a hook to the body. Dust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dust throws a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it.
It seemed like Skrumbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skrumbo lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust misses with a low kick as Skrumbo jumps back.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Skrumbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skrumbo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Skrumbo !
A victorious Da Skrumbo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 506 - Wein vs Icky
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bruyne clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bruyne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dust has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Dust controls the action.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bruyne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dust misses with a body punch.
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
Dust tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Dust throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Dust wants the takedown. Bruyne is fighting it off but Dust persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bruyne's guard against the cage.
Bruyne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bruyne looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruyne, not yet.
Bruyne looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust distracts Bruyne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dust working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Dust wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
Bruyne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dust content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bruyne trying to keep a closed guard but Dust is proving a slippery customer.
Dust lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dust passes Bruyne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bruyne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bruyne.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dust works over Bruyne with some ground and pound from guard.
Dust is fighting to break Bruyne's control of his arms but Bruyne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bruyne is trying to control the position but Dust postures up.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dust won't allow Bruyne to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bruyne has control of Dust's left arm, preventing Dust from doing any damage.
Bruyne can't keep his opponent in guard - Dust advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruyne tries to get to full guard but Dust has control of the leg.
Dust trying to control from half guard but Bruyne is working away. #T3#
Bruyne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bruyne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dust.
Bruyne is staying active underneath Dust, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruyne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bruyne is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bruyne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dust distracts Bruyne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dust postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruyne is trying to keep Dust in close.
Dust throws a big right hand that misses.
Dust content to stall in guard here.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruyne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruyne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dust distracts Bruyne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dust wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
That's time! Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bruyne connects with a solid leg kick.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruyne tries to clinch up but Dust circles away and keeps his distance.
Dust unleashes a big counter combination but Bruyne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Dust there.
Dust ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruyne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dust throws a one two combo.
Dust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dust connects with a jab.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust misses with a straight right.
Bruyne feinted with a counter takedown.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne works the jab nicely.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Dust moves out of range easily.
Dust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Dust connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Dust closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bruyne quickly recovers to half guard.
Bruyne tries to roll over but Dust keeps him under control.
Bruyne is trying to maintain the position but Dust is very close to passing his half guard.
Dust throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bruyne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dust won't allow Bruyne to sweep him here.
Dust lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dust has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA LA Elite. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dust makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dust preventing the sweep.
Dust lands a couple of digs.
Dust landing some decent shots from guard.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruyne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dust working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Bruyne pulls Dust in to control the position.
Bruyne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Dust postures up and lands a big shot to Bruyne's brow.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruyne is pulling down on Dust's head to control his posture.
Dust stands and throws Bruyne's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Bruyne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bruyne is looking for a sweep.
Dust gets to mount! Bruyne was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bruyne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dust wants to control the pace but Bruyne is squirming around nicely.
Dust unloads with some shots from mount but Bruyne bucks and avoids them well.
Dust throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dust raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Dust.
Bruyne lands with a hook. Dust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Dust loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Dust throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Dust's shoulder, as Dust tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruyne tries to counter by clinching up but Dust breaks away and moves out of range.
Dust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruyne has time to react.
Dust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dust.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dust tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.#T1#
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.
Bruyne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bruyne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dust sprawls well. Dust wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruyne gets slowly back to his feet.
Star Dust seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Dust gets tackled into the cage by Bruyne. Bruyne maintains the clinch.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Dust blocks it.
#BC2#
Dust breaks from the clinch.
Bruyne throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Dust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Bruyne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dust.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Dust.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dust! But no joy.
Dust throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Dust.
Dust works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dust!
#TD#
Bruyne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dust is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bruyne pulls his head out easily.
Bruyne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dust wants to get back to full guard.
Bruyne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bruyne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bruyne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Star Dust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruyne wants to control but Dust is keeping him busy.
Bruyne not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Dust regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Dust wants to sweep here but Bruyne controlling him for the moment.
Bruyne landing some decent shots from guard.
Bruyne scoring with some ground and pound.
Bruyne trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
Bruyne content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bruyne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bruyne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruyne trying to control the position from guard on top but Dust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust working a defensive guard but Bruyne passes into half guard.
Dust wants to control but Bruyne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dust moves into full guard.
Dust is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 De Bruyne.
I think Dust 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
After winning the bout, Star Dust thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 503 - Pedro vs Vinetto
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Dust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeBramalo lands with an overhand left.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
Dust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBramalo manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
Dust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as DeBramalo blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dust.
Dust pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeBramalo is out of range and Dust settles back down.
DeBramalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeBramalo.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dust blocks a head kick by DeBramalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo throws the kick towards the body but Dust avoids it.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
Dust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dust throws a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Dust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
Dust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dust moves out of range of the body kick.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dust moves out of range as DeBramalo throws a body kick.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dust's head.#TD#
Dust fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DeBramalo to the ground. Dust is now in DeBramalo's guard.
Dust not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Dust pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeBramalo is keeping the position for now.
Dust throws a big right hand that misses.
Dust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dust throwing strikes but missing.
DeBramalo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBramalo, not yet.
Dust wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
DeBramalo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
DeBramalo keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeBramalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeBramalo slips under a jab.
DeBramalo looks for the body kick but Dust saw that one coming.
Dust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Dust.
Dust throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
A jab from Dust misses. #TD#
Dust shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeBramalo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
Dust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dust wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
DeBramalo working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
DeBramalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeBramalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dust.
Dust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Our spies down at at The Butcher's Block inform us that DeBramalo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dust engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Dust.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Star Dust is winning the standup battle so far.
Dust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by DeBramalo there.
Dust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeBramalo throws a chopping leg kick but Dust manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dust fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeBramalo just manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo throws a sloppy head kick and Dust moves out of range easily.
Dust appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Dust should have avoided that one.
Dust looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeBramalo is fending him off so far but Dust persists. Nope, DeBramalo circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Dust misses.
DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
Dust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good work by DeBramalo as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from DeBramalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Dust throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range. #TD#
DeBramalo gets caught flat footed, as Dust shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeBramalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
DeBramalo working a defensive guard here.
Dust throwing strikes but missing.
DeBramalo is trying to control the position but Dust postures up.
Dust's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dust is fighting to break DeBramalo's control of his arms but DeBramalo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dust throws an elbow that misses. DeBramalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dust's guard. Nice move by DeBramalo!#REVB##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeBramalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust controls DeBramalo momentarily but DeBramalo frees himself.
DeBramalo throws a strike but Dust rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
DeBramalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dust is one step ahead there.
Dust content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeBramalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeBramalo wants to improve his position but instead Dust has moved into half guard.
Dust looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DeBramalo tries to get to full guard but Dust has control of the leg.
Dust thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeBramalo controlling the position well.
Dust wants to take a breather but DeBramalo is having none of it.
Dust looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeBramalo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Dust seems content to control.
Dust thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeBramalo's head.
Dust 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.
Dust scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dust is keen to just control but DeBramalo is a slippery customer.
Dust is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Dust connects with a nice short shot to DeBramalo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that second round.
That's time! Dust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
DeBramalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
Dust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeBramalo can do to turn this around?
DeBramalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeBramalo blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dust. Those never looked like landing.
DeBramalo thuds a left hand into Dust's body.
A combination from Dust does no damage.
Dust throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries to clinch but Dust moves out of range.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dust just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust with a hook.
Dust tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Dust.
Dust scores with a jab to the body.
Dust lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A cross from Dust lands.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeBramalo thumps Dust with a low kick.
DeBramalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Dust throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Dust looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeBramalo is fending him off so far but Dust persists. Nope, DeBramalo circles away and we're back to standing.
Dust shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo shows good takedown defense.
Dust lands a jab to the head.
DeBramalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dust's sensitive parts.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dust drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeBramalo sprawls and moves away.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
DeBramalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quentin DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Star Dust. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
DeBramalo keeps Dust at a distance using the push kick.
Dust misses with a head kick.
DeBramalo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dust backs up against the cage.
Dust scores with a nice right hand.
DeBramalo tries to land a body kick
and Dust counters with a straight right hand.
Dust feints and then cracks DeBramalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeBramalo down.
Dust smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from DeBramalo misses.
Dust fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like DeBramalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeBramalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Dust fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeBramalo just manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo throws a head kick but Dust moves out of range.
Dust throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Dust cracks the inside of DeBramalo's front leg.
Dust connects with a leg kick. DeBramalo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeBramalo is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dust misses the target.
DeBramalo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dust counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeBramalo won't be happy with that.
DeBramalo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dust with good strikes from the mount here!
Star Dust overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeBramalo wants to control but Dust is having none of it.
BOOM! Dust connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dust thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DeBramalo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dust scoring with strikes but DeBramalo is staying in there.
DeBramalo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dust.
DeBramalo is squirming around, avoiding Dust's attempts to control the action.
DeBramalo taking shots to the head.
Dust lands a couple of good shots and DeBramalo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Star Dust showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dust, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
After the fight, Star Dust was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Syn 495 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Dust moves his leg out of the way.
Donowitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dust to the mat! Dust manages to get full guard.
Donowitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dust swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donowitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Dust escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donowitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dust working for a triangle but Donowitz defends it easily.
#T1#
Donowitz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Donowitz postures up.
#SUB2#
Dust working for a triangle but Donowitz defends it easily.
Donowitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dust's head.
Donowitz connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Dust is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donowitz defends well.
Dust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donowitz connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Dust working for submissions but it's allowed Donowitz to get to half guard.
Dust taking some punishment here, with Donowitz in his half guard.
Dust manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donowitz is looking to pass into half guard but Dust pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dust is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donowitz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dust 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.#T3#
Donowitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Donowitz stands and throws Dust's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dust tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Dust is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dust is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donowitz off and has taken his back!
Dust avoiding Donowitz 's attempts to control his hands.
Dust punishes Donowitz with strikes from the back mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Dust avoiding Donowitz 's attempts to control his hands.
Donowitz is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dust looking for the choke from the back.
Dust misses with an elbow to the head.
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 Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dust takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Dust scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Dust misses with a takedown attempt
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dust looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
Nice defenses there by Dust.
Donowitz throws a right hand that Dust ducks under and follows up with a left that Dust also avoids with ease.#TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dust quickly recovers to half guard.
Donowitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Donowitz is looking to stall here but Dust recovers full guard.
Donowitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dust's head.
Donowitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dust is trying to control the position but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dust is retaining full guard.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dust can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dust holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donowitz throws a hook but Dust avoids it easily.
Donowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Dust counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Donowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dust throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dust checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Dust follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dust misses with a looping left.
Dust motions for Donowitz to come forward. Dust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dust misses with a leg kick.
Dust moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dust counters with a body kick.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dust cracks Donowitz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donowitz misses with a two punch combination.
Donowitz backing away here, and Dust unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dust misses with a head kick.
Dust with a jab.
Donowitz sizes up Dust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dust lands with an overhand left.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Dust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg 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!
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Dust has closed the distance and engaged Donowitz in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Dust struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
Dust lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dust misses with a body punch.
Donowitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dust misses with a punch to the body.
Dust working aggressively here.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dust tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Dust blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Dust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donowitz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dust is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Star Dust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
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#
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dust.
Dust slips a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Dust.
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Dust just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Dust counters with a nice uppercut.
Dust moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Dust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Dust lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz catches Dust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donowitz throws a solid leg kick but Dust takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donowitz.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dust.
Donowitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dust.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Dust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Dust 's knee. #T1#
Dust takes one to the side of the head.
Dust throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Dust tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dust with a hook.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Dust avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Dust slaps the foot to one side.
Donowitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Dust off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Donowitz dips to his left and cracks Dust with an uppercut!
Dust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Dust slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Dust is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks. #T2#
Donowitz moves out of range as Dust strikes.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.
Dust throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dust.
Donowitz misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dust throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Dust connects with a nice looking jab.
Dust throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
It appears Donowitz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dust. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Dust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dust tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Dust didn't see that one coming.
Dust tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donowitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##TD#
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dust trying to keep a closed guard but Donowitz is proving a slippery customer.
Abraham Donowitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donowitz works over Dust with some ground and pound from guard.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Dust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dust wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dust lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
Dust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dust checks the leg kick.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Dust has Donowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dust throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Dust controls the action.
Dust misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donowitz 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!
An out of breath Abraham Donowitz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Syn 491 - Tycoon Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dust throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coker was covering up waiting for the punch and Dust finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Coker is looking for a triangle but Dust pushes his legs off easily.
Coker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dust is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dust's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker controlling Dust's posture.
Coker is trying to control the position but Dust postures up. #T1##SUB#
Coker looking for a guillotine here but Dust defends easily.
Dust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dust is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dust has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dust passes Coker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dust trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB#
Coker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Coker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Coker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dust is aware though and is defending well.
Coker is controlling Dust's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dust keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coker's head.#SUB#
Coker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dust defends well.#SUB2#
Dust drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coker dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Dust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dust is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Dust has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dust wants to sweep but no luck.
Dust working a defensive guard but Coker passes into half guard.
Coker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dust is looking for a sweep. Coker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coker is thwarting Dust's attempts to control the position.
Coker is nestled in close to Dust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dust looking for submissions off his back.
Coker prevents Dust from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Star Dust will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Coker misses with a straight right.
Dust lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dust scores with a leg kick.
Dust jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well.
Dust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively.
Dust blocks the body kick.
Coker throws a push kick but Dust slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dust, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Coker as Dust shoots in.
Dust misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Dust misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coker!
Dust moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker avoids the body shot from Dust.
Coker misses with a low kick as Dust jumps back.
Dust replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Coker blocks it well.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker defending well as Dust loads up on a big left hand.
Dust cracks Coker with a good jab.
Dust throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Coker tenderised Dust's leg. Dust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Dust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker digs a good body shot into Dust's ribs.
Dust misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dust. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dust cracks Coker with a good jab.
Star Dust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Jab, jab by Coker - just one landing.
Dust shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coker scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Dust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dust darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coker is looking to land body kicks.
Dust tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dust pushes Coker up against the cage in a clinch.
Dust lands a nice shot to the body.
Coker tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coker.
Coker working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Dust.
Coker throws a head punch that misses. #T3##TD2#
Dust tightens his grip and picks Coker up, before dumping him to the ground. Coker manages to land in guard.
Coker looking for a sweep. Not yet Coker, not yet.
Dust wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving.
Dust postures up in Coker's guard and throws a big left but Coker blocks it.
Dust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dust wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving. #SUB#
Coker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Coker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dust can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Dust lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coker looking to control.
Coker has control of Dust's left arm, preventing Dust from doing any damage.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coker looks for the body kick but Dust saw that one coming.
Dust throws a counter combo.
Dust tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dust misses with a wild combination.
Coker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dust finds it's way round the side to connect with Coker's head.
Coker lands with a cross.
Dust blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Coker. Those never looked like landing.
Dust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dust has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust misses with an uppercut.
Dust tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Danga de danga de dang - Dust scores with a four punch combination!#T1##TD#
Coker gets the takedown into side control.
Dust tries to buck Coker off but Coker is having none of it.
Coker scoring with punches from side control.
Coker lands some shots froms side control.
Dust is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dust tries to buck Coker off but Coker is having none of it.
Coker cracks Dust with a big right hand but Dust just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dust regains half guard.
Coker is nestled in close to Dust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coker trying to control the pace.
Coker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dust to regain full guard. #T2#
Dust wants to sweep here but Coker controlling him for the moment.
Coker trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
Dust looking to control.
#SUB2#
Dust has his foot on Coker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coker works his way back into a safe position though.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dust looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Coker is defending well. Dust quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Coker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dust celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Star Dust!
Star Dust 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 486 - Wayne v. Donowitz
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Dust rushes Keosayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Keosayan.
#TD2#
Keosayan pulls guard effortlessly.
Dust is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dust is working Keosayan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keosayan pulls Dust in close to his closed guard and prevents Dust from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keosayan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keosayan trying to keep a closed guard but Dust is proving a slippery customer.
Dust wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving. #T1#
Dust is really struggling to control Keosayan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Dust postures up. #SUB2#
Keosayan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dust slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dust trying to control the position but Keosayan is working away.
Keosayan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dust wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dust is looking to take a break and control but Keosayan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keosayan tries to improve position but can't.
Keosayan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dust off and has taken his back!
Dust tries to escape the position.
Dust trying to get back to his feet but Keosayan is in full control for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keosayan is riding his opponent, not letting Dust buck him off.
Keosayan wants to control but Dust is keeping busy.#T3#
Keosayan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dust's body.
Keosayan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Keosayan is punishing Dust with some ground and pound.
Dust tries to escape the position.
Keosayan softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Keosayan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dust!
Dust is trying to break free.
#T4#
Dust breaks Keosayan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dust passes into half guard.
Dust is nestled in close to Keosayan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dust thows a huge punch but Keosayan dodges it nicely.
Keosayan is pressing down on Dust's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dust works over Keosayan with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Keosayan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dust should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Keosayan has tightened it up now! Dust should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Keosayan!
An out of breath Sergey Keosayan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Syn 483 - Turpin vs. Gravius 3
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Dust fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dust scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Anders. Those never looked like landing.
Dust throwing a counter right hand but Anders manages to avoid it.
Dust throws a leg kick but Anders sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders defending well as Dust loads up on a big left hand.
Anders has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dust tries to land a front kick but Anders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dust throws a jab when Anders was well out of range.
Anders scores with a punch to the head.
Dust throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anders counters with a solid body kick.
Dust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Dust as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dust throws a combination. Anders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dust looks to land a right hand but Anders moved out of range.
Anders scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Anders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
Anders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Anders tries to sprawl but Dust drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anders regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dust.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders controls Dust momentarily but Dust frees himself.
Dust won't allow Anders to sweep him here.
Anders avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dust postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anders has momentary wrist control but Dust slips an elbow through the middle.
Dust passes into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Dust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dust thows a huge punch but Anders dodges it nicely.
Dust lands strikes from half guard.
Dust is looking to take a break and control but Anders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dust not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anders won't allow Dust to pass to mount.
Anders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving. #T3#
Anders working a defensive guard here.
Dust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Anders looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dust wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anders keeping full guard, as Dust tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anders throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Dust tries to bum rush Anders with a series of wild strikes but Anders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Anders drops his hands momentarily and Dust takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dust at a distance.
Dust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anders throws a jab when Dust was well out of range.
Anders takes a swing at Dust's ribcage but misses.
Dust throws a low kick but Anders avoids it.
Anders scores with a shot to the body.
Anders lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dust.
Good work by Anders as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dust. That's going to slow Anders down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dust.
Dust lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
That's time! Dust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anders checks the leg kick.
Anders throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust throws a lazy uppercut
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders throws a leg kick that misses.
Star Dust is winning the standup battle so far.
Dust explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dust throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anders avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dust throws a leg kick which misses Anders's front leg but catches the back leg as Anders tries to avoid it.
Dust misses with a left hand
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dust throws a series of punches but Anders avoids them all with ease.
Anders blocks the body kick.
Dust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anders is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders stuns Dust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dust paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust throws a series of punches but Anders moves out of range. #T1#
Dust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anders checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dust.
Anders parries the strikes from Dust easily there. Dust is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anders to escape.
Dust in the domination position with Anders hanging on.
Dust throwing strikes but Anders manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dust is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dust seems a little lost for a moment, as Anders dominates the positioning.#T2#
Dust is trying to get back to half guard.
Dust 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.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dust keeps working.
Dust tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position.
Anders trying to control the position but Dust is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dust lands with a punch from half guard.
Dust drops an elbow to the side of Anders's head.
Anders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dust thows a huge punch but Anders dodges it nicely.
Anders trying to control from the bottom.
Dust not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anders manages to get to full guard.
Anders controls Dust momentarily but Dust frees himself.
Star Dust overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dust's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Dust throwing strikes from guard but Anders blocks nicely.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust throwing strikes from guard but Anders blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dust accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Anders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dust defends it easily.#SUB#
Dust thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dust preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dust.
Anders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dust attempts a counter takedown but Anders avoids it well and moves away.
Anders getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Anders is predictable there #TD#
and Dust counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dust seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dust working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dust is thwarting Anders's attempts to control the position.
Dust not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anders wants to improve his position but Dust is controlling well.
Dust trying to control the action but Anders is working from the bottom.
Dust misses with a head shot. Anders uses the momentum to regain guard.
Anders avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Dust cracks Anders with a solid left hand.
Dust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dust working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anders pulls Dust in close to his closed guard and prevents Dust from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Anders keeping full guard, as Dust tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dust loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dust slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dust throws a low kick but Anders avoids it.
Anders misses with an uppercut.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Dust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dust throws a leg kick but Anders sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Anders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dust takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dust tests Anders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Anders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anders.#T3#
Dust misses with a straight right.
Anders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anders looks to land a combination. Dust sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick from Anders lands but Dust takes it in his stride.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Anders throws a series of punches but Dust avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Anders checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Anders misses.
Dust moves out of range of the body kick.
Dust digs a good hook to Anders's body.
Dust slips a straight right by Anders.
Dust lands a nice looking body kick.
Dust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Anders takes a swing at Dust's ribcage but misses.
Dust seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anders takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dust!
Dust blocks a low kick nicely.
Dust pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Dust checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dust connects with a jab.
Anders misses with a straight right.
Anders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dust. That did some damage!
Anders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dust can pounce on him.
A low kick from Anders misses
and Anders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anders throws a hook but Dust avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dust misses the target.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
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 Star Dust.
Well Dust 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
Star Dust decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Syn 475 -
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
McBain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dust seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick from Dust misses.
Dust sizes up McBain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McBain lands a nice hook to Dust's body. Dust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dust's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dust scrambles back to his feet.
Dust 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.
Dust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
McBain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBain throws out the jab.
Dust scores with a crisp jab that stopped McBain in his tracks.
A low kick from Dust is predictable there
and McBain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBain throws a leg kick but Dust sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dust drops down looking for a counter takedown but McBain sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Dust.#TD#
Dust shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McBain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McBain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dust.
McBain takes a shot to the head.
McBain can't find room to land a body shot as Dust controls the action.
McBain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
McBain swings wildly with an uppercut but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust lands a body shot.
Dust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dust throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McBains head.
McBain lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dust.#BC#
Dust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBain.
Dust moves out of range of the leg kick from McBain.
McBain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dust.
McBain throws a jab but it's blocked by Dust.
McBain misses with a looping right.
Dust loads up on a big right hand but McBain slips the punch.
McBain throws a leg kick that misses.
Dust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBain.
Dust cracks McBain with an open hand slap.
McBain tries to clinch there but Dust circles away.
Dust checks a low kick from McBain.#T2#
McBain scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dust.
McBain just misses with a punch to the body.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but McBain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBain checks a leg kick nicely.
McBain throws out a leg kick but Dust moves out of range and McBain only half commits.
Donk. Dust catches McBain right on the button with a cross.
McBain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dust walks forward, straight into a front kick from McBain.
McBain throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
McBain just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Dust misses.
Dust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dust throws the kick towards the body but McBain avoids it.
McBain defending well as Dust loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from McBain.
McBain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBain lands with an overhand left.
Dust bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McBain's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBain.
Peter McBain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
McBain wants to land a leg kick but Dust is out of range.
McBain defending well as Dust loads up on a big left hand.
McBain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dust misses with an uppercut. McBain saw that one coming.
McBain throws a nice looking combination but Dust bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Dust was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McBain.
McBain misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Dust.
#CUT#
It looks like Peter McBain has been cut.
Dust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McBain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McBain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dust.
A swing and a miss from McBain.
A combination from McBain does no damage.
Dust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McBain finds it's way round the side to connect with Dust's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBain throws a body kick that misses
and Dust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dust doesn't seem bothered though.
McBain throws a half hearted mid kick.
McBain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
McBain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dust's hands.
Dust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McBains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dust cracks McBain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dust cracks the inside of McBain's front leg.
Dust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McBain throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Peter McBain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McBain circles away quickly and effectively.
Dust checks a low kick from McBain.
Dust misses with a kick to the body
and McBain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBain connects with a crisp jab.
Dust throws a solid leg kick but McBain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dust.
McBain tries a head kick but it misses.
Dust lands a slapping body shot.
McBain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dust throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McBain throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Dust is looking to counter punch.
Dust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McBain fakes the leg kick and cracks Dust in the body.
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 Star Dust will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter McBain'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#
McBain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBain, as that shot connected.
McBain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBain throws a hook to the side of Dust's head but Dust sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from McBain.
Dust blocks a jab.
McBain ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
Dust throws a looping overhand right but McBain ducks down to avoid it.
Dust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBain.
McBain lands with a hook. Dust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McBain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dust walks into a stiff left hand from McBain.
Dust misses with a body shot.
McBain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dust blocks a leg kick.
Dust misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dust 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!
McBain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McBain throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Dust throws a looping overhand right but McBain ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Dust cracks a nice hook into McBain's ribs.
Dust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McBain's head.
Dust fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McBain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dust misses with a jab to the body
and McBain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dust throws a leg kick but McBain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dust throws a leg kick that misses.
McBain misses with a lunging right hand
and McBain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBain looks to land a left hand but Dust moved out of range nicely.
Dust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McBain misses with a body kick.
Dust changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Dust misses the target.
McBain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dust.
Dust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dust checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dust appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dust shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBain pinned against the cage. McBain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McBain takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
McBain throws a lazy right hand but Dust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from McBain.
McBain is looking to clinch.
McBain lands a two punch combo.
Dust will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dust connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McBain scrambles back to his feet.
Dust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBain.
Dust scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dust stuns McBain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as McBain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McBain - that will leave a mark!
Dust moves out of range as McBain throws a body kick.
Dust appears to be looking for a big counter.
McBain thuds his right hand into Dust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McBain throws the left hand but Dust avoids the punch easily.
McBain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
A big right from McBain misses.
McBain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dust is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McBain slips under a jab from Dust.
McBain misses with a straight left.
Dust avoids a kick to the body.
Dust throws a sloppy head kick and McBain moves out of range easily.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
McBain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBain scores with a shot to the body.
Peter McBain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dust has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Star Dust. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBain with a jab.
McBain throws a front kick aimed at Dust's knee but Dust avoids it well.
Dust jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McBain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from McBain misses the target.
McBain throws a hook but Dust blocks it.#T4#
Dust scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dust throws a hook to the side of McBain's head but McBain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Dust.
McBain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBain 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.
The fighters circling - Dust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBain moves out of range of the strikes.
McBain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dust closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dust throws a poor cross that misses
and McBain counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Dust misses.
McBain misses with a body shot.
McBain scores with the left hand. Dust knows he should have avoided that one.
McBain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McBain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dust throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dust. That did some damage!
McBain throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dust counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McBain keeping full guard, as Dust tries to pass. #ES2#
McBain pushes Dust off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McBain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter McBain's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dust blocks a leg kick.
McBain tests Dust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McBain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McBain steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Dust misses.
Dust misses with a series of wild punches.
Dust misses with the combination.
McBain tries a head kick but it misses.
Dust thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBain misses with a looping left.
Dust is looking to score with low kicks.
Dust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from McBain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McBain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McBain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dust.
McBain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dust. That did some damage!
Dust lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McBain backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBain throws a leg kick but Dust moved away.
Dust looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Dust throws a body punch but McBain moves out of range.
Dust lands with a shot to the body.
McBain misses the shot to the body.
McBain scores with a punch to the head.
Dust misses with an uppercut. McBain saw that one coming.
Dust throws out a loose jab but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dust looks to land a right hand but McBain moved out of range.
McBain throws a body punch but Dust moves out of range.
Dust throws a good cross that connects.
McBain moves out of range as Dust strikes.
McBain misses with a straight left.
Dust changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McBain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dust dips to his left and cracks McBain with an uppercut!
McBain connects with a leg kick. Dust looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Left hook, right uppercut from McBain. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBain.
McBain misses with a series of wild punches.
McBain moves out of range as Dust strikes.
And McBain responds with a good body kick, but Dust manages to step out the way in time.
McBain throws a low kick but Dust avoids it.
McBain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dust defending well as McBain loads up on a big left hand.
Dust throws a looping overhand right but McBain ducks down to avoid it.
Dust slips a jab from McBain.
McBain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dust's calf.
McBain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Dust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Dust closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McBain to the mat! McBain manages to get full guard. #ES2#
McBain pushes Dust off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
McBain missing with a left hand there. Dust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McBain throws a hook to the side of Dust's head but Dust sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dust avoids the body shot from McBain.
McBain throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Dust counters with a nice double leg into side control. McBain won't be happy with that.
McBain wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dust working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Dust goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McBain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dust but great work by McBain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
McBain stands up and beckons Dust to his feet.
Dust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBain.
Dust cracks McBain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Dust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBain.
McBain tests Dust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McBain looks to land a body kick but Dust moved away.
McBain throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust misses the jab.
McBain looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.
McBain looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.
Dust scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as Dust blocks the leg kick.
McBain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Dust closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McBain to see if he's OK.
McBain wants to get back to his feet but Dust drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust trying to control the position but McBain is working away.
McBain is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter McBain.
I think McBain 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Star Dust!
Star Dust tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Syn 468 - Champion vs Champion
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#R1#
Smoochie Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dust.#TD#
Dust darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to control Dust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smoochie Wallace avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Smoochie Wallace trying to control but Dust postures up.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Dust sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smoochie Wallace defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Smoochie Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dust's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dust's back!
Dust trying to control but not successfully.
Smoochie Wallace has the hooks in. Dust is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Smoochie Wallace punishes Dust with strikes from the back mount.
A lull in the action here.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smoochie Wallace lands punches and elbows.
Dust turns into Smoochie Wallace and is now in his guard.
Dust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dust is stalling in the full guard.
Dust trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Smoochie Wallace, not yet.
Dust trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dust preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smoochie Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dust postures up.
Dust won't allow Smoochie Wallace to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dust avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dust won't allow Smoochie Wallace to sweep him here.
Dust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dust stands up over Smoochie Wallace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Smoochie Wallace, not yet.
Dust lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dust's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dust pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smoochie Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Smoochie Wallace wants to sweep here but Dust controlling him for the moment.
Dust wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dust postures up and lands a big shot to Smoochie Wallace's brow.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smoochie Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dust.
Dust is working Smoochie Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dust wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving. #T4#
Dust stands up over Smoochie Wallace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dust postures up.
Dust trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dust is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dust trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dust.
Smoochie Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoochie Wallace is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dust with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Dust's front leg but catches the back leg as Dust tries to avoid it.
Dust scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dust misses with a body shot.
Dust looks to land a body kick but Smoochie Wallace moved away.
Smoochie Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smoochie Wallace slips a jab from Dust.
Dust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smoochie Wallace lands a head kick!
Smoochie Wallace slips a straight right by Dust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace avoids the body shot from Dust.
Smoochie Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Dust off the cage and back into range.
Smoochie Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dust lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook.
Star Dust is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Smoochie Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smoochie Wallace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dust. Dust obviously looking to wear him down.
Dust lands with a nice body kick.
Smoochie Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Dust dives in and scores a takedown into Smoochie Wallace's guard.
Smoochie Wallace trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Dust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smoochie Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smoochie Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Dust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smoochie Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dust wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dust defends it easily.
Dust slips nicely into half guard.
Dust wants to take a breather but Smoochie Wallace is having none of it.
Smoochie Wallace is looking for a sweep. Dust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smoochie Wallace keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smoochie Wallace felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dust drops an elbow to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoochie Wallace gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Dust trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Dust is working Smoochie Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smoochie Wallace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dust looking to control.
Dust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smoochie Wallace can do to turn this around?
Dust keeping moving, preventing Smoochie Wallace from controlling successfully.
Dust wants to sweep here but Smoochie Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Smoochie Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dust is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smoochie Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dust manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Dust 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.
Smoochie Wallace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Dust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smoochie Wallace defends it easily.
Smoochie Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dust swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dust wants to sweep here but Smoochie Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Smoochie Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Dust working for a triangle but Smoochie Wallace defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Dust misses
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Dust finds it's way through Smoochie Wallace's defenses.
Dust swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smoochie Wallace makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dust.
Dust misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
so Smoochie Wallace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smoochie Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smoochie Wallace stands up over Dust, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Dust has wrist control.
Smoochie Wallace postures up in Dust's guard and throws a big left but Dust blocks it.
Smoochie Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Smoochie Wallace from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smoochie Wallace is in close to Dust's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Dust escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smoochie Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smoochie Wallace throws an elbow that misses. Dust uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smoochie Wallace's guard. Nice move by Dust!#REVR#
Dust postures up in Smoochie Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Smoochie Wallace blocks it. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Dust defends easily.
Smoochie Wallace trying to control the position.
Smoochie Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Smoochie Wallace, not yet.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smoochie Wallace is trying to control the position but Dust postures up.
Smoochie Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoochie Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smoochie Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dust.
Dust throws a big right hand that misses.
Smoochie Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smoochie Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dust manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smoochie Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Dust with a solid left hand.
Smoochie Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dust working for a triangle but Smoochie Wallace defends it easily.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Dust with a solid left hand.#T3#
Dust has momentary wrist control but Smoochie Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Dust working for a triangle but Smoochie Wallace defends it easily.
Smoochie Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smoochie Wallace wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving. #SUB#
Dust escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smoochie Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smoochie Wallace postures up in Dust's guard and throws a big left but Dust blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smoochie Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dust has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smoochie Wallace should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dust has tightened it up now! Smoochie Wallace should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Star Dust!
Star Dust 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:
Syn 463 - Hurmio vs. Matus
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Anders blocks the low kick.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dust fails to land with a series of punches.
Anders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anders slips a jab from Dust.
Dust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anders on the side of the head.
Anders throws a nice looking combination but Dust bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anders scoring well with a low kick there.
Dust lands the left hand.
Dust takes one to the side of the head.
Anders throws a leg kick but Dust sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dust looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dust wants to land a leg kick but Anders is out of range.
Dust just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnders.
Dust swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anders counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anders.
Dust fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Anders throws a combination. Dust tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dust jabs Anders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Anders misses.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dust.
Dust misses with a hook
and Anders counters with a three punch combo that has Dust backing up. Dust nods at Anders to acknowledge the strikes.
Dust swings widly with a right hand
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Dust feints the counter takedown.
Anders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dust fails with a takedown attempt.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Anders.
Anders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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 bone on bone action there as Anders checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Dust swings widly with a right hand
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dust digs a good body shot into Anders's ribs.
Anders throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anders to score with a decent uppercut.
Dust bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anders's head backwards.
Anders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anders thumps Dust with a low kick.
A slow jab from Dust misses its intended target.
Dust throws a sloppy head kick and Anders moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Anders misses its target.
Dust throws a combination that misses
and Anders counters with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Anders.
Dust scores with a jab.
Dust throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
Dust scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dust lands a head shot.
Anders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Dust defending well as Anders loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anders.
Dust throws a chopping leg kick but Anders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dust misses with a double jab
and Anders counters with a left to the body.
Dust fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anders is out of range.
Anders connects with a body shot.
Anders looks for the body kick but Dust saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anders.
Dust has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dust fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dust misses the shot to the body.
Dust misses with a body kick.
Dust throws a sloppy body shot
and Anders counters with a body kick that stops Dust in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Anders connects with a solid leg kick.
Anders blocks the body kick.
Anders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
Dust moves forwards but Anders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Anders.
Dust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anders throws a leg kick but Dust moved away.
Dust throws out a counter right but Anders avoids it with no problem.
Anders thuds his shin into the meat of Dust's side.
Anders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dust scores with a push kick.
Anders throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anders clobbers Dust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dust digs a good hook to Anders's body.
A big right from Dust misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dust throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Anders slams his shin into Dust's torso.
Dust tries to land a leg kick but Anders saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Anders misses.
Anders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dust backs up against the cage.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Dust looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anders has got the better of the exchanges.
Dust throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.
Dust changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Dust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dust can do to turn this around?
Dust misses with a body shot.
Dust throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust misses with an uppercut
and Anders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dust thinking.
Anders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dust checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anders wants to land a leg kick but Dust is out of range.
Anders scores with a jab to the body.
Dust misses with a hook to the body
letting Anders counter with a right hand. #T1#
Dust lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anders takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Dust misses.
Dust jabs at Anders's body.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Anders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anders throws a low kick, looking for Dust's leg but Dust calmly moves out of range.
Dust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dust moves away.
Dust throws a poor cross that misses
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anders fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dust just manages to avoid it.
Dust misses with a two punch combination.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A cross from Dust lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anders tried to score with a low kick but Dust checks it.
Dust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Dust looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anders connects with a solid leg kick.
Anders throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust tries to score with a low kick but Anders moves his leg out of the way.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dust tries to land a leg kick but Anders saw it coming and moves away.
Anders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
A quick step to the side and Anders tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dust misses with a double jab
and Anders counters with an inside leg kick.
Anders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
Dust blocks the body kick.
Dust is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Dust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.
Dust misses with a combination
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
Dust fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anders is out of range.
Dust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anders wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Dust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Anders scores with a four punch combination!
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders connects with a jab.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but Anders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anders slips under a jab.#T4#
Anders lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders lands with a cross.
Anders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anders.
A lazy left from Anders finds it's target.
Anders throws a series of punches but Dust moves out of range.
Anders misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Anders takes one to the side of the head.
Dust takes one on the button.
Anders slips under a jab.
Anders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dust avoids the body shot from Anders.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dust manages to avoid it.
Dust is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dust throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Dust takes a swing at Anders's ribcage but misses.
Anders slips a jab from Dust.
Dust checks a leg kick.
Dust throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
Dust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anders pushes Dust away with a front kick.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anders moves away.
Dust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anders.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust misses with a body punch
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Dust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dust pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dust.
#T1##CL#
Anders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anders lands with a short shot to the head.
Dust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Anders breaks the clinch.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dust's sensitive parts.
Jab by Anders.
Dust is looking to chop away at Anders's legs.
As Dust looks to move away, Anders throws a big counter combo but Dust just gets out of the way.
Anders lands a head shot.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anders was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Dust tried to score with a low kick but Anders checks it.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
Dust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Anders misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Anders.
Dust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anders.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dust will feel that in the morning.
Dust lands with an overhand left.
Anders punishes Dust's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dust. Anders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dust throws a hook but Anders blocks it.
Anders throwing a counter right hand but Dust manages to avoid it.
Anders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dust cracks Anders with an open hand slap.
Dust throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anders counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Dust is predictable there
and Anders counters with a thumping low kick.
Dust has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anders.
Dust misses with a jab to the body
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anders scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dust in his tracks. #T3#
The fighters circling - Dust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dust lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Anders.
Nice defenses there by Anders.
Anders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dust's calf.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dust moves out of range of the leg kick from Anders.
Dust throws a head kick that misses.
Dust connects with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Anders scores with a four punch combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dust 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 Anders has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anders and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dust throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
Anders scores with a jab to the body.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.#T4#
Dust misses with a left hand
and Anders counters with a nice 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!
Dust misses with a kick to the body.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anders half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anders.
Dust throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
Anders getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Dust misses.
Dust fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.
Anders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dust throws a body kick that misses
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
Dust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anders. That's going to slow Dust down.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dust lands with an uppercut that bounces Anders off the cage and back into range.
Dust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingemar Anders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anders 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
A very excited looking Ingemar Anders made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Dust misses with a double jab
and Nagarjun counters with a thumping low kick.
Nagarjun lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dust connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagarjun throws a low kick, looking for Dust's leg but Dust calmly moves out of range.
Dust moves away from the strike by Nagarjun.
Nagarjun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dust throws a looping overhand right but Nagarjun ducks down to avoid it.
Dust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagarjun.
Decent striking displayed by Nagarjun there.
Nagarjun connects with a body shot.
Nagarjun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dust has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Nagarjun gets caught napping as Dust dives in and scores a takedown. Nagarjun manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dust wants to control from the top but Nagarjun keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Nagarjun working for submissions but it's allowed Dust to get to half guard.
Nagarjun tries to get to full guard but Dust has control of the leg.
Nagarjun wants to control but Dust is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nagarjun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dust.
Dust missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dust is taking a breather. Nagarjun 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.
Dust drops an elbow to the side of Nagarjun's head. #T2#
Dust passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nagarjun!
Nagarjun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagarjun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nagarjun is looking to improve his position but Dust isn't that keen on the idea.
Dust has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nagarjun's face.
The referee warns Nagarjun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dust raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Nagarjun regains half guard.
Nagarjun is not content to let Dust control the position.
Nagarjun is looking for a sweep. Dust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dust has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagarjun taking some punishment here, with Dust in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust controlling the pace.
Nagarjun works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagarjun 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.#T4##SUB#
Nagarjun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dust has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Dust.
Dust scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dust lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dust seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagarjun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagarjun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dust is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Dust.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nagarjun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nagarjun takes a swing at Dust's ribcage but misses.
Nagarjun slips a jab and a cross from Dust.
It looked like Nagarjun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dust tries to bum rush Nagarjun with a series of wild strikes but Nagarjun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagarjun is looking to counter punch.
Nagarjun connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagarjun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dust.
Dust throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Dust checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagarjun avoids a kick to the body.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Nagarjun.
Dust lands a body shot.
Dust throws a right hand that Nagarjun ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagarjun also avoids with ease.
Nagarjun thuds a left hand into Dust's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagarjun throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Dust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nagarjun's head.#T1#
Nagarjun misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dust counters with a single leg into guard. Nagarjun didn't expect that.
Nagarjun trying to control the position here.
Nagarjun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagarjun pulls Dust in close to his closed guard and prevents Dust from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dust stays in close to Nagarjun's body and controls the position. #T2#
Dust is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dust won't allow Nagarjun to sweep him here.
Dust throwing strikes from guard but Nagarjun blocks nicely.
Dust working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagarjun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dust wants to pass the guard but Nagarjun is keeping the position.
Star Dust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dust lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Nagarjun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dust throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Dust tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagarjun is retaining full guard.
Nagarjun has Dust pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nagarjun has momentary wrist control but Dust slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Nagarjun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagarjun looking to control.
Dust stands and throws Nagarjun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nagarjun is trying to work for a sweep but Dust has mounted him!#T4#
Dust lands with some strikes.
Dust punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagarjun tries to lock up and control but Dust gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nagarjun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dust tries to control but Nagarjun wriggling away.
Nagarjun tries to hold on but Dust postures up.
Dust is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dust avoids the attempt from Nagarjun to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dust misses with an uppercut.
Dust misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Dust.
Dust throws a leg kick but Nagarjun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dust moves out of range as Nagarjun throws a body kick.
Nagarjun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dust connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagarjun throws an overhand right that lands on Dust's shoulder, as Dust tries to avoid the shot.
Dust lands a really nice looking cross but Nagarjun seems unphased.
Dust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagarjun appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagarjun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust misses with a series of wild punches.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagarjun tests Dust's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Dust lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nagarjun just misses with a punch to the body.
Dust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dust throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagarjun counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagarjun throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dust misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagarjun misses the target.
Dust blocks a head kick by Nagarjun.
Amitraghat Nagarjun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dust takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nagarjun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagarjun lands a leg kick that knocks Dust off balance momentarily.
Jab from Dust.
Amitraghat Nagarjun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Dust misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Dust catches Nagarjun right on the button with a cross.
Dust looks to land a body kick but Nagarjun moved away.
Nagarjun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dust is out of range.
Nagarjun lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Dust shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dust was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Nagarjun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagarjun is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dust is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nagarjun tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Dust working the ground and pound but Nagarjun is defending the strikes.
Dust trying to control the position but Nagarjun is working away.
Nagarjun is looking to reverse the position.
Nagarjun on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nagarjun tries to improve position but can't.
Dust working the body and head with strikes.
Dust trying to control the action but Nagarjun is working from the bottom.
Dust in side control, throwing shots but Nagarjun defends. #T4#
Dust lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Nagarjun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dust lands some shots froms side control.
Dust lands an elbow.
Dust landing a few strikes.
Nagarjun tries to bench press Dust off him but Dust keeps the position.
Nagarjun chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Nagarjun is looking to regain half guard here but Dust keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Star Dust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dust 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
In his post fight interview, Star Dust started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Syn 453 - Great American Bash
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Dust scores with a jab to the body.
Beckett takes a swing at Dust's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dust has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beckett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dust.
A slow jab from Beckett misses its intended target.
Beckett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beckett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dust is able to avoid easily.
Dust misses with a head kick.
Beckett takes one to the side of the head.
Beckett misses with a hook
and Dust counters with a right hand to the body.
Dust bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beckett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beckett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckett. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dust throws a hook but Beckett avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Beckett tenderised Dust's leg. Dust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Dust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dust keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dust appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dust avoids a kick to the body.
Dust cracks a nice hook into Beckett's ribs.
Dust just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Dust looks for the body kick but Beckett saw that one coming.
Beckett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dust lands with a cross.
Beckett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beckett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dust throws a leg kick #TD#
and Beckett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dust!
Dust is looking to reverse the position.
Dust can't do much from the bottom here.
Dust is trying to get back to half guard.
Beckett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dust keeps working. #T2#
Dust can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust tries to bench press Beckett off him but Beckett keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dust sneaks back into half guard.
Dust has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beckett is working away from the top position though.
Beckett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beckett trying to mount his opponent but Dust defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Beckett is looking for a kimura but Dust is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beckett to get the leverage.
Dust wants to improve his position but Beckett is controlling well.
Dust regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dust trying to control the position.
Beckett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beckett passes into half guard.
Dust trying to control here.
Dust is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Beckett is staying active.
Dust is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckett avoids the body shot from Dust.
Beckett scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Beckett misses.
Dust changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beckett slips a jab from Dust.
A combination from Dust does no damage.
Beckett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beckett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beckett looks to land a body kick but Dust moved away.
Beckett misses with a straight right.
Beckett connects with a jab.
Beckett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dust takes a swing at Beckett's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dust checks a leg kick.
Beckett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dust can do to turn this around?
Dust throws a leg kick but Beckett checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beckett.
Dust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett throws a push kick but Dust slaps the foot to one side.
Beckett lands with a nice body kick.
Beckett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dust's calf.
Dust lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dust looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Beckett just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckett shoots in for a takedown but Dust shows good takedown defense.
A solid body kick from Beckett.
Jim Beckett is winning the standup battle so far.
Dust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dust.
Dust takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dust throws a leg kick which misses Beckett's front leg but catches the back leg as Beckett tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Beckett.
Beckett connects with an inside leg kick.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Dust slips under a jab.
Dust fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beckett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.
Beckett with a jab.
Beckett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Beckett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dust working a defensive guard but Beckett passes into half guard.
Jim Beckett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Beckett stalling away here and it's allowed Dust to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Beckett from controlling successfully.
Beckett throws a big right hand that misses.
Dust wants to sweep here but Beckett controlling him for the moment.
Beckett is in close to Dust's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Dust throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beckett escapes and throws Dust's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beckett is looking to take a break and control but Dust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dust tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beckett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beckett trying to control the position but Dust is working away.
Dust tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beckett lands an elbow.
Beckett trying to control the action but Dust is working from the bottom.
Beckett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beckett misses with the ground and pound.
Dust tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beckett with the ground and pound but Dust regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dust with a hook.
Dust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beckett moves away from the strike by Dust.
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett scores with a nice strike.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Dust tries to land a leg kick but Beckett saw it coming and moves away.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
A clash of legs there as Dust blocks the low kick.
Dust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dust steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beckett. That one must have hurt.
Dust has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beckett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dust.
An inside leg kick lands from Beckett.
Beckett connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Beckett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beckett cracks Dust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dust misses with a hook.
Beckett throws a front kick aimed at Dust's knee but Dust avoids it well.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckett.
Dust just misses with a punch to the body.
Dust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beckett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Dust walks into a left hand.
Dust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckett.
Dust walks into a left hand.
Dust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckett connects with an inside leg kick.
Dust throws a leg kick that misses.
Beckett is looking to score with low kicks.
Dust is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beckett rather than just go for the knockout.
Dust throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #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!
Beckett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beckett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beckett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckett tries for a takedown but Dust sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beckett looks to throw the jab but Dust is out of range.
Beckett misses with a right hand
and Dust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beckett clobbers Dust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dust misses with a straight right.
Dust thuds a left hand into Beckett's body.
Dust on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beckett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dust misses with a low kick.
Dust goes for a double leg but Beckett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beckett continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Beckett.
A good leg kick by Beckett.
Dust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckett.#T3#
Dust digs a good hook to Beckett's body.
Beckett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dust has time to react.
Beckett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Becketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dust moves out of range of the body kick from Beckett.
Dust appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beckett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.
Dust misses with a body shot.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beckett attempts a counter takedown but Dust avoids it well and moves away.
Beckett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beckett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dust under the eye.
Beckett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beckett misses with a low kick as Dust jumps back.
Dust throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckett tries to counter with a takedown but Dust is quick to defend against it.
Dust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beckett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beckett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dust misses with a body shot.
Beckett lands a leg kick that knocks Dust off balance momentarily.#T4#
Beckett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beckett throws a chopping leg kick but Dust manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett connects with the punch.
Beckett thumps Dust with a low kick.
Beckett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dust throws a hook but Beckett avoids it easily.
Dust misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Beckett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beckett distracts Dust with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Beckett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dust has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beckett has managed to get both his arms back between Dust's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckett won't allow Dust to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dust has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beckett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dust.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beckett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beckett 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beckett!
A very excited looking Jim Beckett 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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Syn 446 -
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
The Gangster moves to clinch but Dust breaks away
and The Gangster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Dust closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dust lands in his opponent's guard.
The Gangster is wriggling around but Dust manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Dust thows a huge punch but The Gangster dodges it nicely.
The Gangster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Gangster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The Gangster wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Dust working The Gangster over with strikes.
Dust wants to control but The Gangster is keeping him busy.
Dust thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dust drops an elbow to the side of The Gangster's head.
The Gangster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Gangster wants to control but Dust is keeping busy.
The Gangster is looking to escape.
Dust looks to land a strike but The Gangster avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Dust content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dust wants to control from the top but The Gangster keeps moving.
Dust wants to pass the guard but The Gangster is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Gangster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Gangster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dust postures up in The Gangster's guard and throws a big left but The Gangster blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dust swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Gangster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Dust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Gangster avoids the body shot from Dust.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
The Gangster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dust's half guard.
The Gangster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dust is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Gangster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Gangster's back!
Dust will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dust scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. The Gangster is looking for a way out.
The Gangster covering up well under a series of strikes from Dust. #SUB#
Dust is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dust scores with punches from the back.
#T4#
Dust throwing sloppy strikes.
Dust trying to control momentarily.
The Gangster rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The Gangster wants to get back to his feet.
Dust thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dust throws a right and a left that The Gangster avoids nicely.
A big left from Dust misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dust 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 The Gangster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Gangster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
The Gangster shoots in and gets a takedown into Dust's guard.
Star Dust overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Gangster lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
The Gangster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dust looking for a guillotine here but The Gangster defends easily.
The Gangster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dust is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Dust working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Gangster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Gangster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Gangster works over Dust with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Gangster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Gangster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Dust is looking for a triangle but The Gangster pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dust is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Gangster defends well.
The Gangster working some strikes from top position.
The Gangster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dust's head.
Dust manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Gangster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
The Gangster is pulling down on Dust's head. It's preventing any offense from Dust, at least for the moment.
Dust prevents The Gangster from getting back to his feet.
The Gangster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Gangster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dust is controlling him.
Dust trying to control but The Gangster is working from the bottom. #T3#
The Gangster 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.
Dust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dust trying to control but The Gangster 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.
A swing and a miss from Dust.
The Gangster moves out of range as Dust strikes.
Nice jab there from Dust. #T4#
The Gangster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dust fails to land the takedown.
Dust misses with a hook
and The Gangster counters with a stiff right hand.
Dust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Gangster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dust dips to his left and cracks The Gangster with an uppercut!
Dust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Gangster throws out a loose jab but Dust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
Dust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Gangster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Gangster avoids the body shot from Dust.
The Gangster tries to close the distance and clinch but Dust swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dust throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
The Gangster clobbers Dust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Gangster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dust throws a head kick that misses
and The Gangster counters with a straight right hand.
The Gangster is looking to clinch but Dust is avoiding it.
The Gangster throws a shot from downtown. Dust moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Dust.
The Gangster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dust.
The Gangster slips under a jab from Dust.
The Gangster lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Gangster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dust misses with a straight left.
The Gangster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by The Gangster - just one landing.
Dust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Gangster can do to turn this around?
Dust throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.#T1#
Dust moves away from the strike by The Gangster. #TD#
Dust feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Gangster looking for a sweep. Not yet The Gangster, not yet.
Dust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dust postures up in The Gangster's guard and throws a big left but The Gangster blocks it.
The Gangster 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#
Dust is trying to get back to full guard.
Dust trying to control but The Gangster postures up.
The Gangster prevents Dust from improving his position.
Timmey The Gangster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dust on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Gangster trying to control the action but Dust is working from the bottom.
Dust manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dust has his foot on The Gangster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Gangster works his way back into a safe position though.
Dust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Gangster wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Dust 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##T3#
Dust scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Gangster is concentrating on defense, preventing Dust from advancing position.
Dust is just content to waste time from the top position. The Gangster takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dust wants to pass the guard but The Gangster is keeping the position.
The Gangster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dust looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Gangster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dust 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.
The Gangster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Gangster keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Dust won't allow The Gangster to sweep him here.
The Gangster pulls Dust in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Gangster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dust manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The Gangster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Star Dust.
Well Dust 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
Star Dust 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.
Timmey The Gangster spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all y'all!'.
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