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Event:
DUEL#23 Garavito vs Riccuito
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ponjev avoids the head kick by Habana.
Ponjev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Habana.
Bryan Habana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Habana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ponjev misses with a straight left.
As Ponjev backs away, Habana returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Habana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Habana connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ponjev is defended easily by Habana.
Habana misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Habana clinches with his opponent.
Habana can't find room to land a body shot as Ponjev controls the action.
Ponjev blocks an elbow strike from Habana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ponjev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Habana connects with a knee to the head.
Ponjev letting Habana take a breather here.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ponjev fails to land.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but Ponjev blocks with his arms.
Ponjev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ponjev.
Ponjev is looking to control Habana's arms but Habana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ponjev has his back to the cage.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponjev is struggling to control the position.
Ponjev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Habana backwards.
Habana taking a breather.
Habana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Habana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Habana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Habana misses with a body punch.
Ponjev lands a nice uppercut.
Habana tries to work over Ponjev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ponjev has Habana pressed against the cage, preventing Habana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Habana missing with knees to the body.
Habana tries to stall but Ponjev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponjev misses with some punches.
Habana pushes Ponjev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habana throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Habana throws an elbow but misses.
Habana misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Habana as the two fighters clinch.
Ponjev pushes off an throws an elbow but Habana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ponjev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Habana wants to get back to striking at distance but Ponjev won't allow it.
Habana blocks a body shot from Ponjev.
Ponjev working aggressively here.
Habana effectively controlling the action here.
Habana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponjev blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Habana working hard to break the clinch.
Habana avoids the elbow strike from Ponjev, against the cage.
Ponjev effectively controlling the action here.
Habana stalling.
Ponjev has Habana pressed against the cage.
Ponjev lands with a light punch inside.
Ponjev is looking for a takedown.
Habana lands with a left to the head.
Ponjev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Ponjev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Habana is trying to keep an underhook but Ponjev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ponjev wants to take a breather but Habana is having none of it.
Habana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ponjev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ponjev's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjev tries to break free.
#T4#
Good control from Habana.
Habana lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Habana has the hooks in. Ponjev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Habana biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Habana lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Habana.
Ponjev looks to land a combination but Habana avoids it well.
Habana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ponjev is out of range. #CL#
Habana has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Ponjev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ponjev thows a huge punch but Habana dodges it nicely.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Ponjev there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponjev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ponjev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Habana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Ponjev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ponjev lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ponjev there.
Sam Ponjev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Habana is doing well to control the position and prevent Ponjev from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Ponjev.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev passes into side.
Ponjev trying to control the position but Habana is working away.
Habana is trying to get back to half guard.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev postures up.#T2#
The ground and pound from Ponjev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev postures up.
Ponjev controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Habana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Habana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ponjev.
Ponjev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjev tries to score with some ground and pound. Habana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Ponjev.#T3#
Ponjev is looking to take a break and control but Habana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ponjev working away.
Habana is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Habana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Habana is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ponjev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Habana works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ponjev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Habana controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Habana trying to control but Ponjev postures up.
Habana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Habana.
Habana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Habana is looking to sweep but instead, Ponjev has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ponjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponjev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ponjev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Habana is looking to chop away at Ponjev's legs.
Habana is looking to clinch.
Ponjev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Habana defends it well.
Habana throws out a powerful jab.
Ponjev misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Ponjev blocks the leg kick.
Ponjev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Habana defends it well.
Ponjev defending well as Habana loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana throws a chopping leg kick but Ponjev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Habana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan Habana is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Habana
and Ponjev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Ponjev closes the distance and clinches.
Habana stalling.
#T1##BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Habana lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Habana.
Habana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ponjev misses with a takedown attempt - Habana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habana, right into the meat.
Ponjev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Habana lands with a kick to the temple. Ponjev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Habana clinches with his opponent.
Ponjev misses with some punches.
Ponjev goes for a takedown attempt but Habana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Habana gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ponjev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Habana's guard.
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!
Habana trying to control the position.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Habana keeps moving.
Ponjev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Habana manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ponjev looking to control.
#T3#
Habana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ponjev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Habana is aware though and is defending well.
Ponjev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Habana is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Habana advances position into side control!
Ponjev is trying to control Habana's posture but Habana avoids it.
Ponjev is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponjev can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Habana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Habana 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ponjev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dick under the eye.#TD#
Dick gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick lands some shots froms side control.
Ponjev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dick is trying to get an arm triangle but Ponjev is defending well.
We've been hearing that Dick has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Dick tries for a kimura but Ponjev is defending well. #SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ponjev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ponjev can't do much from the bottom here.
Dick lands an elbow. #SUB#
Dick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ponjev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ponjev gets full guard.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Dick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ponjev keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick stopping the sweep attempt from Ponjev.
Dick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dick working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Dick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dick misses with the ground and pound.
Ponjev regains half guard.
Dick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Dick wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponjev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura here.
Ponjev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dick passes into half guard.
Ponjev trying to control from the bottom.
Ponjev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ponjev keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ponjev is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dick throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ponjev's body to avoid the submission. Ponjev has instead reached around Dick's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ponjev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Ponjev!
A very excited looking Sam Ponjev 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:
DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Ponjev misses its intended target.
McGuinness throws a counter combo.
Ponjev tries to clinch up.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
McGuinness slips a straight right by Ponjev.
McGuinness misses with a right hand
and Ponjev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuinness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam Ponjev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponjev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuinness pinned against the cage. McGuinness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuinness! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuinness takes a swing at Ponjev's ribcage but misses.
McGuinness misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuinness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ponjev misses with a body shot.
Ponjev is looking to clinch but McGuinness is avoiding it.
McGuinness throws out a counter right but Ponjev avoids it with no problem.
Connor McGuinness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuinness is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ponjev.
Ponjev throwing a counter right hand but McGuinness manages to avoid it.
Ponjev drops his hands momentarily and McGuinness takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ponjev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuinness is fending him off so far but Ponjev persists. Nope, McGuinness circles away and we're back to standing.
Ponjev takes a swing at McGuinness's ribcage but misses.
Ponjev swings for the body but McGuinness moves out of range.
McGuinness throws out a counter right but Ponjev avoids it with no problem.
McGuinness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuinness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ponjev ducks under a wild hook from McGuinness.#T2#
Ponjev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuinness.
McGuinness will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ponjev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Ponjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponjev misses with a right hand
letting McGuinness counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuinness checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Ponjev with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and McGuinness releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch combination from Ponjev misses.
McGuinness rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponjev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGuinness. Those never looked like landing.
Ponjev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ponjev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuinness counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponjev thinking. #T3#
McGuinness throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponjev is looking to counter punch.
Ponjev blocks a jab.
McGuinness lands a nice shot that snaps Ponjev's head back.
McGuinness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuinness throws a looping overhand right but Ponjev ducks down to avoid it.
Ponjev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuinness throws a series of punches but Ponjev avoids them all with ease.
Ponjev fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like McGuinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ponjev's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuinness under the eye.#T4#
McGuinness fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ponjev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuinness connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - McGuinness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuinness scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Ponjev.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
Ponjev misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuinness misses.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Ponjev ducked under it nicely.
Ponjev feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuinness connects with a jab.
Ponjev misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGuinness 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#
McGuinness slaps away a takedown attempt from Ponjev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ponjev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGuinness is trying to control Ponjev's posture but Ponjev avoids it.
McGuinness is looking to reverse the position.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ponjev off and has taken his back!
McGuinness scores with punches from the back.
McGuinness is looking to control Ponjev but Ponjev is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ponjev avoids the strikes from McGuinness. #T1#
McGuinness lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Ponjev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Ponjev showing good submission defense here.
McGuinness missing with strikes from the back.
Ponjev looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGuinness.
McGuinness lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ponjev's head.
Ponjev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McGuinness.#T2#
McGuinness controlling well, preventing Ponjev from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Ponjev showing good submission defense here.
Ponjev tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
McGuinness is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ponjev is really stuck here.
Connor McGuinness has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuinness gets his hands free as Ponjev looks to control. #SUB2#
McGuinness has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ponjev! Can he survive? No! He's out! McGuinness gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor McGuinness!
Connor McGuinness decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DUEL#10 Ponjev vs Silver
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Ponjev's shoulder, as Ponjev tries to avoid the shot.
Silver lands a big head kick that sends Ponjev to the canvas! Silver follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Silver!
Billy Silver is the new middleweight champion!
Billy Silver decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
DUEL#7 Parker vs Ponjev
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ponjev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Parker misses. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Ponjev's head back.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Ponjev moves out of range easily.
Ponjev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker staying out of range there.
Ponjev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.#CL2#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Ponjev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponjev misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocking some punches.
#BC#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Parker throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Ponjev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parker on his heels. He'll look to pass Parker's guard now, I'm sure.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ponjev manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Ponjev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to control but Ponjev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ponjev stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Parker wants to improve his position but Ponjev is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ponjev throws a strike but Parker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Ponjev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Ponjev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ponjev throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ponjev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ponjev has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up.
Ponjev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjev is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Parker is controlling the pace.
Parker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponjev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ponjev is looking to improve his position.
Parker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parker tries to pass to full mount but Ponjev defends it.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Parker is working for a kimura but Ponjev is defending it quite comfortably.
Ponjev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker 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#
Ponjev moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ponjev.
Donk. Parker catches Ponjev right on the button with a cross.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ponjev misses with an uppercut.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ponjev should have avoided that one.
Ponjev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker lands with a hook. Ponjev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ponjev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Ponjev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ponjev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ponjev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Ponjev counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Parker misses #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Parker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parker.
Ponjev doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Ponjev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ponjev somewhat.
Ponjev misses with a kick to the body
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Parker lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Ponjev's front leg but catches the back leg as Ponjev tries to avoid it.
Parker with a nice cross.
Ponjev lands with an overhand left.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponjev can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jab by Parker.
Parker looks to land a combination but Ponjev avoids it well.
Parker throws a leg kick but Ponjev sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and pushes Ponjev back into the cage.#BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Parker misses #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ponjev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker tries to stand but Ponjev is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ponjev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ponjev is tightening it up a little... Parker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Parker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Parker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ponjev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Ponjev!
Sam Ponjev is the new middleweight champion!
Sam Ponjev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#3 Xezeron vs Williams
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
McFadden moves to clinch but Ponjev breaks away #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McFadden is looking to stand up but Ponjev isn't so interested in that idea.
Ponjev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ponjev is working for a kimura but McFadden is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McFadden pushes Ponjev off looking to stand but Ponjev dives back in and keeps control.
Ponjev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFadden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McFadden wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Ponjev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ponjev wants to take a breather but McFadden is having none of it.
Ponjev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ponjev prevents McFadden from standing back up.
Ponjev trying to control from McFadden's half guard. McFadden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ponjev stops McFadden from standing up.
Ponjev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFadden has momentary wrist control but Ponjev slips an elbow through the middle.
Ponjev prevents McFadden from getting back to his feet.
Ponjev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Ponjev has McFadden up against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Ponjev blocks with his arms.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
Ponjev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McFadden is keeping busy.
McFadden tries a body shot but Ponjev blocks it.
McFadden misses with a body punch.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
McFadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFadden tries to clinch there but Ponjev circles away.
McFadden fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
McFadden pushes Ponjev up against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponjev is defending well for now.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponjev avoids it.
Ponjev avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ponjev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Ponjev has clasped his hands together around McFadden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ponjev controlling from side mount. #T4#
Ponjev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McFadden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ponjev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjev is putting a hurting on McFadden here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ponjev looks up at the clock and then as McFadden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ponjev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McFadden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ponjev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponjev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McFadden down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ponjev slips under a jab.
Ponjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponjev feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by McFadden's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ponjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFadden closes the distance but Ponjev moves to the side #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ponjev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McFadden's head.
Ponjev throws a big right hand that misses.
Ponjev prevents McFadden from getting back to his feet.
Ponjev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ponjev throws an elbow that misses. McFadden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ponjev's guard. Nice move by McFadden!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ponjev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McFadden frees his head nicely. Oh but Ponjev has switched to an armbar! McFadden is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sam Ponjev!
A very excited looking Sam Ponjev 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Ponjev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Ponjev prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Ponjev drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Ponjev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponjev pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Ponjev there. #T1##SUB2#
Ponjev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ponjev lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponjev is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
It looks like Ponjev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jackson looking for subs from the bottom but Ponjev mounts him!
Ponjev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ponjev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjev landing shots from mount.
Ponjev dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Smoosh Jackson has been cut.#T2#
Ponjev is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Jackson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ponjev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Ponjev!
After winning the bout, Sam Ponjev 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:
Ascension 354
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Ponjev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Ponjev wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ponjev with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ponjev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponjev has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ponjev working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponjev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Ponjev is proving a slippery customer.
Ponjev postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Ponjev stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB#
Ponjev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ponjev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponjev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Ponjev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ponjev is looking to improve his position.
Ponjev is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Ponjev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ponjev sees it coming and defends easily.
Ponjev is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ponjev avoid being mounted?
Ponjev is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ponjev scores with a few weak punches.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Ponjev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Ponjev has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ponjev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ponjev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ponjev preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Ponjev defends it easily.
#T4#
Ponjev stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ponjev connects with a couple of short punches.
Ponjev working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Ponjev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ponjev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ponjev trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponjev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ponjev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ponjev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Ponjev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ponjev scores with a jab.
Gracie clobbers Ponjev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Ponjev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ceaser Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ponjev's waist but Ponjev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ponjev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ponjev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponjev is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponjev prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Ponjev working Gracie over with strikes. #T1#
Gracie tries to roll over but Ponjev keeps him under control.
Ponjev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam Ponjev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ponjev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ponjev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Gracie can't escape the position.
#T2#
Gracie wants to hold on but Ponjev pushes him away.
Ponjev scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Ponjev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponjev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ponjev landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
Ponjev working Gracie over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponjev content just to control the position here.
Ponjev avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ponjev with a couple of short strikes.
Ponjev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracie?
#T3#
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Ponjev with good strikes from the mount here!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Ponjev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ponjev with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Ponjev has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Ponjev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Ponjev's guard. A big mistake from Ponjev there, giving up the dominant position!
Ponjev keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Ponjev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ponjev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceaser Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Ponjev working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ponjev scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Ponjev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ponjev off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ponjev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie is not going to allow Ponjev to sit and survive in this position. #T1##SUB#
Gracie looking to break Ponjev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ponjev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Ponjev tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Gracie has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Ponjev is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceaser Gracie!
A very excited looking Ceaser Gracie 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Ponjev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
Ponjev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ponjev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hall avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ponjev.
Ponjev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponjev working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Ponjev scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Ponjev is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
An elbow from Ponjev crashes against the mat.
Hall defending against the ground and pound.
Ponjev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hall pushes Ponjev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ponjev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ponjev is trying to ground and pound but Hall uses the momentary lack of control by Ponjev to regain half guard.
Ponjev winds up and cracks Hall with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ponjev lands a nice short elbow.
Ponjev thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Ponjev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ponjev with the ground and pound but Hall uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ponjev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ponjev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ponjev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall wants to stand and escape but Ponjev is having none of it.
Hall is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ponjev controlling from the top position. #T3#
Ponjev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hall for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kirk Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ponjev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponjev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Ponjev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ponjev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Hall is rocked!#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Ponjev and Hall goes tumbling to the canvas! Ponjev follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Hall is still in real trouble! Can Ponjev finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponjev lands a big elbow - Hall is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ponjev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Ponjev!
Sam Ponjev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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