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PSE 41
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Bixby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fischer. Fischer moves out of range of the strikes. Fischer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bixby's sensitive parts. Bixby 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. Fischer misses with a body kick. Fischer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fischer scores with a kick to the midsection. Nice body kick there by Fischer. Fischer throws a half hearted mid kick. Bixby takes one to the side of the head.
Fischer throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. Nice shot lands for Fischer. Fischer 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. Fischer scores with a kick to the body.
Fischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bixby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fischer. Bixby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Fischer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fischer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fischer connects with a solid leg kick. Fischer motions for Bixby to come forward. Fischer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bixby works Fischer's body with a nice hook.#T1# Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Fischer throws a body kick that misses. A good leg kick by Fischer. Fischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Fischer scores with a hook to the body. Bixby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bixby slips under a jab. Fischer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bixby. Fischer lands a jab to the nose. Bixby throws a hook but Fischer avoids it easily. Fischer slips a jab from Bixby. Bixby 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. Fischer misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming. Bixby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fischer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bixby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fischer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fischer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fischer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bixby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fischer drops his hands momentarily and Bixby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A telegraphed right hand from Bixby misses the target. Bixby has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fischer. Fischer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Fischer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bixby. Fischer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Fischer misses with a looping left. Bixby moves out of range of the body kick from Fischer.
Fischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Fischer throws a push kick but Bixby slaps the foot to one side. Bixby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A clash of legs there as Bixby blocks the low kick. Fischer throws a body shot but no joy. Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bixby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it. Fischer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fischer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bixby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Nice jab there from Bixby. Fischer scores with a kick to the midsection. Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Fischer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dennis Fischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bixby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bixby misses the jab. Bixby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. That kick from Fischer tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on. Bixby tries to move into range but Fischer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Fischer misses with a looping left. Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Fischer there. Fischer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bixby misses with a hook. Bixby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fischer. Fischer obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fischer moves out of range as Bixby strikes. Fischer avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Fischer walks into a straight right hand from Bixby. Fischer throws a solid leg kick but Bixby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fischer.#T4# Bixby scores with a nice head shot. Fischer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD# Fischer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bixby to score an easy takedown into full guard. Fischer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. Bixby with a nice head shot there. Bixby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Fischer is trying to keep Bixby in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bixby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fischer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bixby passes Fischer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fischer is in trouble now - Bixby has advanced to mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Fischer dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fischer sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bixby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fischer to score with a decent uppercut. Fischer throws a low kick, looking for Bixby's leg but Bixby calmly moves out of range. Bixby throws a hook but Fischer blocks it. A swing and a miss from Bixby. Fischer looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bixby moves out of range of the strikes. Fischer throws a leg kick and Bixby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bixby misses with a shot to the body and Fischer counters with a nice uppercut. Fischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Bixby misses with a hook. Fischer ducked under it nicely. Fischer cracks Bixby with a right hand to the side of the head. Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Fischer. Fischer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. Bixby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Dennis Fischer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bixby jabs at Fischer's body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bixby swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Fischer cracks Bixby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fischer throws a chopping leg kick but Bixby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1# Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fischer.
Fischer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bixby with a body shot. Bixby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bixby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fischer throws a low kick but Bixby avoids it. A jab lands there for Bixby. Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fischer with a jab. Fischer avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Fischer slips a straight right by Bixby. Fischer looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bixby misses the shot to the body. Fischer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss! Bixby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby. Bixby tries to land a leg kick but Fischer saw it coming and moves away.
Bixby takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bixby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2# A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
Bixby scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fischer is looking to slow Bixby down with leg kicks. Fischer tries to work over Bixby's front leg with a kick but Bixby checks it. Fischer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fischer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bixby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Fischer slips under a jab. Fischer throws a leg kick but Bixby moved away. Fischer connects with a solid leg kick. Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. Bixby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fischers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bixby misses with a low kick. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Fischer counters with a body kick. Fischer throws a leg kick which misses Bixby's front leg but catches the back leg as Bixby tries to avoid it. Fischer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fischer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fischer wants it to stay on the feet. Fischer cracks Bixby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3# Good shot there by Fischer. Bixby tries to land a leg kick but Fischer saw it coming and moves away.
Fischer tries a quick counter leg kick but Bixby is wise to it. Bixby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fischer sprawls well. Fischer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bixby gets slowly back to his feet. Bixby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby looks for a takedown but Fischer sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fischer wants to slow Bixby down by chopping away at his legs. Fischer takes one to the side of the head.
Bixby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fischer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bixby lands a body shot.
Bixby looks to throw the jab but Fischer is out of range. That kick from Fischer tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on. Fischer lands a body shot.
#T4# A nice inside leg kick there by Fischer. That's going to slow Bixby down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fischer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bixby throws a jab when Fischer was well out of range. Fischer tests Bixby's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bixby misses with a looping right. A kick lands to the mid section there for Fischer. A nice inside leg kick there by Fischer. That's going to slow Bixby down. Fischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bixby checks a leg kick nicely. Bixby blocks the body kick.
Bixby swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fischer moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fischer moves out of range of the leg kick from Bixby. Fischer motions for Bixby to come forward. Fischer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bixby throwing a counter right hand but Fischer manages to avoid it. Fischer thumps Bixby with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Fischer 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# Bixby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fischer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bixby somewhat. Fischer lands a head kick!
Fischer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A swing and a miss from Bixby. Fischer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bixby takes a step back to recover. Fischer fakes the leg kick and cracks Bixby in the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fischer connects with a body shot that sends Bixby's belly button to the back. A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
Bixby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fischer. Fischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fischer lands with a shot to the body. Fischer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1# Bixby blocks a head kick by Fischer.
Fischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fischer takes one to the chin there. Bixby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fischer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bixby takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses. Bixby looks to score with a jab to the body but Fischer is just out of range. Bixby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bixby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bixby misses the shot to the body. Bixby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fischer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fischer misses with a body kick. Bixby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fischer. Fischer swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby missing with a left hand there. Fischer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bixby shoots in but Fischer avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Fischer thumps Bixby with a low kick. Bixby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fischer. Fischer obviously looking to wear him down.
Bixby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fischer can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Fischer. Bixby throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it. Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. Fischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD# Bixby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fischer! Fischer can't do much from the bottom here. Bixby fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bixby working away. Fischer is looking for a sweep.#T3# Bixby lands a nice forearm strike. Bixby working the ground and pound but Fischer is defending the strikes. Fischer is looking to reverse the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bixby in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Bixby grinds an elbow into Fischer's temple. Bixby fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Buzz Bixby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bixby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fischer keeps working. Bixby working away. Fischer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4# Bixby working the ground and pound effectively.
Bixby is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fischer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bixby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bixby raining down shots from the mount! Bixby scoring with strikes but Fischer is staying in there. This has been an exciting period of action! Fischer is desperately trying to improve his position but Bixby has a good base and remains in mount. Bixby trying to control but he's not successful this time. BOOM! Bixby connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Bixby. Bixby content just to control the position here. #SUB# Bixby working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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 Buzz Bixby. I think Fischer 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Fischer! Dennis Fischer 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1# Butcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Butcher throws out a loose jab but Bixby uses good head movement to avoid it. Butcher throws a hook but Bixby avoids it easily. Butcher's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Butcher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bixby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet. Bixby throws a leg kick and Butcher counters with a one-two to the body. A punch combination from Butcher misses. Butcher swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby slips under a jab. Butcher checks a low kick from Bixby. Bixby lands with an overhand left. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Bixby scores with the left hand. Butcher knows he should have avoided that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bixby scores with a decent looking hook. Nice uppercut lands for Bixby. That snapped Butcher's head back.
#ROC# Butcher is rocked!#T1# Bixby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Bixby finish him? Bixby cracks Butcher with a left hook right on the temple and Butcher goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bixby lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Butcher is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Trash Fights 21(205 structure)
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1# Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. Goldberg is looking for a counter combo. Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg. Bixby defending well as Goldberg loads up on a big left hand. Bixby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goldberg with a body shot. Goldberg throws a nice looking combination but Bixby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Goldberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Bixby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target. Goldberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bixby throws the left hand but Goldberg avoids the punch easily. Goldberg thuds his right hand into Bixby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The fighters circling - Bixby throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2# Bixby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bixby is working Goldberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bixby passes Goldberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bixby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Bixby prevents Goldberg from improving his position. Goldberg desperately trying to maintain half guard. Bixby drops an elbow to the side of Goldberg's head. Bixby working Goldberg over with strikes. Bixby throws a strike but Goldberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Bixby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Bixby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bixby wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving. Bixby throwing strikes but missing. Bixby is working Goldberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bixby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Bixby wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving. Bixby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bixby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Goldberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby cracks Goldberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bixby scores with a nice head shot. Bixby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg. Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away. Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss! Goldberg blocks a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Bixby misses with a lunging right hand
letting Goldberg counter with a right hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bixby. Goldberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Bixby looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bixby getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bixby throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it. Bixby takes one to the chin there. Bixby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldberg. A slow jab from Goldberg misses its intended target. Goldberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bixby moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bixby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldberg. Goldberg throws a series of punches but Bixby avoids them all with ease. Goldberg swings widly with a right hand
letting Bixby counter with a right hand. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Goldberg swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. That's time! Goldberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Goldberg moves out of range as Bixby strikes. The fighters circling - Goldberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Goldberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bixby. Bixby looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range. Goldberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A combination from Goldberg does no damage. Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bixby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldberg's head. Goldberg throws a right hand that misses
and Bixby scores with a counter punch that sends Goldberg to the canvas! Bixby smells blood - he's punishing Goldberg with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Goldberg has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby!
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Event:
Trash Fights 16(205 structure)
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1# Kravac shoots in and drives through. Bixby sprawls well. Kravac misses with a wild body shot. Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac lands a nice shot that snaps Bixby's head back.
Kravac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A punch lands to the side of Bixby 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming. Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kravac does it's job there. Bixby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kravac finds it's way round the side to connect with Bixby's head. #CL2# Kravac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Kravac drags the fight down to the ground.
Kravac is trying to keep Bixby in close.
#SUB2# Kravac is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bixby rolls with it to try and escape but Kravac cranks on the arm and Bixby is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!
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Event:
Trash Fights 12(205 structure)
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1# Stefan takes one to the side of the head.
Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hector Stefan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stefan throws a sloppy head kick and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Bixby. Bixby slips under a jab from Stefan. Stefan jabs Bixby right on the nose. Bixby blinks but takes it well. Stefan swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bixby to counter with a crisp jab. Stefan throws a head kick that misses. Bixby swings for the body but Stefan moves out of range.
Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bixby lands a nice shot that snaps Stefan's head back.
Stefan lands a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stefan moves away from the strike by Bixby. Bixby misses with a straight left. Stefan throws a series of punches but Bixby avoids them all with ease. Bixby throws a hook but Stefan blocks it. Stefan scores with a one two! Bixby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1# The fighters circling - Bixby throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bixby lands with a shot to the body. Stefan throws a sloppy head kick and Bixby moves out of range easily. Stefan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bixby closes the distance and clinches up with Stefan, looking for a takedown. Bixby pushes Stefan against the cage but Stefan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bixby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefan manages to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Bixby misses the target. Stefan misses with the combination.
Bixby is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Stefan misses with a straight left. Bixby moves out of range as Stefan strikes. Stefan misses with a wild combination.
Bixby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bixby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bixby throws a looping overhand right but Stefan ducks down to avoid it. Stefan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Stefan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Stefan scores with a punch to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD# Bixby shoots in and bounces Stefan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Stefan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Stefan controlling Bixby's posture. Bixby is in close to Stefan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Stefan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bixby's guard. #REVB# Bixby 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.#T3##SUB# Stefan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Bixby has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stefan 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 Bixby. Bixby is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Bixby controlling the position well. Bixby is looking for a sweep. Stefan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bixby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stefan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stefan's back!#T4# Bixby keeps control of the position as Stefan tries to break free.
Bixby thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Bixby punches the canvas rather than the man. Stefan is trapped and Bixby is scoring with shots to the head and body. I would not like to be Stefan right now.
Bixby thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bixby is controlling the position but Stefan somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bixby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Stefan is trying to stand back up but Bixby is controlling him
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 Buzz Bixby will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Stefan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bixby. Stefan throws a sloppy head kick and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut. Hector Stefan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice uppercut there from Bixby. Stefan lands a really nice looking cross but Bixby seems unphased.
Stefan cracks Bixby with a good jab. Bixby moves away from the strike by Stefan. Bixby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bixby misses with a left hand and Stefan counters with a flying knee. Nice. A swing and a miss from Bixby. Bixby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bixby with a nice cross. Bixby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stefan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A telegraphed right hand from Stefan misses the target. Stefan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bixby. Hector Stefan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stefan throws a combination that misses and Bixby counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Stefan. Bixby does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Stefan looks to land a right hand but Bixby moved out of range. Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bixby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bixby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bixby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefan. Nice uppercut there from Bixby. A big left from Bixby misses. Stefan scores with a hook. Stefan throws a leg kick but Bixby sees it coming and moves out of range. Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stefan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bixby. A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Stefan does a little dance to reset his feet. Stefan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Stefan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stefan duly obliges. #T2# Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Stefan. Bixby lands with a shot to the body. Stefan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefan misses with a hook
enabling Bixby to counter with a crisp jab. Stefan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A left lands for Stefan. Bixby lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefan slips a jab from Bixby. Bixby throws a shot to the body.
Stefan is breathing heavily. Stefan swinging wildly here.
Stefan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stefan misses with a two punch combination.
Bixby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stefan's head. Bixby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefan.#T3# Bixby takes a swing at Stefan's ribcage but misses. Bixby misses with a body shot.
Stefan needs to keep his hands up - Bixby had a free shot at his head there. Stefan stuns Bixby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stefan throws out a counter right but Bixby avoids it with no problem. Stefan lands the left hand. Bixby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stefan doesn't seem bothered though. Bixby misses the body punch and Bixby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bixby scores with a sloppy right hand. Stefan should have avoided that one. Bixby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Stefan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bixby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bixby throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefan. Stefan misses the jab. Stefan misses with a lunging right hand
and Stefan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Jab by Bixby. Stefan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby. Bixby walks into a jab. Bixby slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Stefan misses the target. Stefan misses with a few strikes there.
Stefan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bixby looks to throw the jab but Stefan is out of range. Stefan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bixby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bixby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stefan. Bixby throws a jab when Stefan was well out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stefan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stefan scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Bixby misses. Bixby moves forwards but Stefan connects with a nice, crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Stefan will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Bixby lands with a right hand. Bixby connects with the punch. The fighters circling - Bixby throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bixby throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefan. Bixby looks to land a combination but Stefan avoids it well. Stefan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bixby with a body shot. Stefan connects with a nice looking jab.
Stefan misses with a body shot.
Stefan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A shot to the body from Stefan misses and Bixby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stefan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Bixby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bixby tries to bum rush Stefan with a series of wild strikes but Stefan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stefan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A telegraphed right hand from Bixby misses the target. A left lands for Stefan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefan.
#T1# Stefan lands with a right hand. Stefan lands a jab to the head.
Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefan.
Stefan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Stefan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2# Bixby is rocked! Stefan connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bixby to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Stefan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hector Stefan! Hector Stefan is the new light heavyweight champion! A victorious Hector Stefan 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:
Trash Fights 8 (205 structure)
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1# Bixby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns. Bixby moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bixby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bixby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bixby throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Burns takes one on the button. Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns. Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bixby momentarily.
Burns with a hook. 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! Bixby scores with a nice right hand.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bixby scores with a jab to the body. Bixby thuds his right hand into Burns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Burns missing with a left hand there. Bixby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns scores with a body shot.
#T1##TD# Bixby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bixby drops an elbow to the side of Burns's head. Bixby scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bixby trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. Bixby landing some decent shots from guard. Bixby lands a couple of elbows. Bixby trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bixby's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bixby with a nice head shot there. Burns has momentary wrist control but Bixby slips an elbow through the middle. Bixby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bixby cracks Burns with a solid left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bixby works over Burns with some ground and pound from guard. Bixby lands a couple of elbows. Burns is trying to control the position but Bixby postures up. Bixby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Bixby is proving a slippery customer.
Bixby connects with a couple of short punches. Bixby scoring with some ground and pound. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Bixby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bixby 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.#T3##SUB2# Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bixby is aware though and is defending well. Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bixby controls the pace. Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy. Burns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bixby is working Burns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Bixby is proving a slippery customer.
Burns is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Bixby with a nice head shot there. Bixby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bixby with a nice head shot there. Bixby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bixby trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. Bixby works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bixby prevents Burns from improving his position. Bixby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC# Burns is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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. Bixby connects with a nice short shot to Burns's temple. Bixby scoring with strikes to the body and head. Burns is still in real trouble! Can Bixby finish him? Bixby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bixby scores with a big shot! Burns's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Burns! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby! A very excited looking Buzz Bixby 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:
CEC 631
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1# Bixby misses the shot to the body. Eliasson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bixby throws a right hand that misses
and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut. Bixby throws a big shot that misses. Bixby looks to land a right hand but Eliasson moved out of range. Eliasson throws out a counter right but Bixby avoids it with no problem. A jab from Eliasson misses. Eliasson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bixby feinted with a counter takedown. No luck for Bixby with that takedown attempt. Bixby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2# Eliasson cracks Bixby with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Eliasson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bixby to stand back up!#CUT2# It looks like Buzz Bixby has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2# Eliasson cracks Bixby with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Eliasson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bixby to stand back up!#ROC2# Bixby is rocked!#T1# Eliasson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Eliasson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bixby stumbles back but Eliasson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bixby to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bixby will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erland Eliasson! Our winner, Erland Eliasson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 624
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Whitfield. Whitfield throws a hook but Bixby blocks it. Whitfield throws a shot to the body.
Whitfield lunges at Bixby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bixby's hand. Whitfield scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Whitfield misses. Bixby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Whitfield jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bixby blocks a jab. Bixby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitfield counters with a nice body shot. A jab from Bixby misses. Whitfield lands with a shot to the body. Whitfield swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bixby blocks a jab. Whitfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bixby. That did some damage!#T1# Whitfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bixby moves away. Bixby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bixby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whitfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bixby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitfield on the side of the head. Bixby avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Whitfield is quick to defend against it. Whitfield connects with an inside leg kick. Kevin Whitfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Whitfield misses with a looping left. Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitfield.
Whitfield throws a leg kick #TD# and Bixby counters with a single leg into guard. Whitfield didn't expect that. Whitfield keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. Whitfield is trying to keep Bixby in close.
#SUB2# Whitfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bixby defends well.#T2# Bixby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Whitfield looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bixby passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Whitfield wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Bixby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Bixby looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bixby is nestled in close to Whitfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bixby throws a strike but Whitfield avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3##SUB2# Whitfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bixby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bixby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Whitfield is looking for a triangle but Bixby pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Whitfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bixby manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Whitfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Whitfield lands a couple of elbows. Bixby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitfield. Whitfield is fighting to break Bixby's control of his arms but Bixby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Whitfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4# Bixby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bixby keeping moving, preventing Whitfield from controlling successfully. Whitfield throwing strikes from guard but Bixby blocks nicely. Bixby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitfield manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Whitfield throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bixby escapes and throws Whitfield's legs to the side, diving into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Whitfield dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Whitfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bixby.
Whitfield swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD# and Bixby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2# Whitfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitfield working a defensive guard but Bixby manages to pass into side control anyway.
Whitfield is trying to improve his position. Bixby lands some shots froms side control.#CUT# It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bixby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Whitfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Whitfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Check out the look on Bixby's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#CUT# That has opened up Kevin Whitfield's cut even more. Bixby working the ground and pound from side control.#T1# Bixby looks up at the clock and then as Whitfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bixby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#CUT# Kevin Whitfield's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Whitfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buzz Bixby! A victorious Buzz Bixby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Kevin Whitfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Losses early on mean nothing. Character builders that remind me of how hard this business is. Time to hit the gym once again. I'll be back.'.
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Event:
CEC 615
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1# Blaster scores with a push kick. Blaster motions for Bixby to come forward. Blaster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Blaster slips under a jab. Blaster throws a solid leg kick but Bixby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaster. Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Blaster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blaster there as he acknowledges the shot. Blaster loads up on a big right hand but Bixby slips the punch. Bixby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bixby throws a jab when Blaster was well out of range. Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bixby checks a leg kick. Blaster works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby slips a jab from Blaster. Blaster misses the shot to the body. Blaster throws a shot to the body.
Bixby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaster. Blaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Blaster's shoulder, as Blaster tries to avoid the shot. Blaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Blaster looks to land a right hand but Bixby moved out of range. Bixby needs to keep his hands up - Blaster had a free shot at his head there. Bixby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Master Blaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Blaster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A jab lands there for Blaster. Blaster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bixby takes a step back to recover. Blaster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bixby slips a straight right by Blaster. Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blaster ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. Nice jab there from Blaster. Blaster throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blaster throws a body kick that misses. #T2# Bixby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster. Bixby fails with a takedown attempt. Blaster lands with a slapping head kick. Bixby slips a straight right by Blaster. Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Blaster tries to land a leg kick but Bixby saw it coming and moves away.
And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaster pushes his down on his head and steps out. Blaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Blaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bixby sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bixby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Blaster lunges at Bixby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bixby's hand. #T3# Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bixby lands a right hook to the body.
Bixby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaster loads up on a big right hand but Bixby slips the punch. Blaster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bixby. That did some damage! Blaster misses the shot to the body. Blaster jabs Bixby right on the nose. Bixby blinks but takes it well. Blaster misses with a body kick. Bixby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Blaster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Blaster with a hook. Bixby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bixby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss! Bixby staying out of range there. And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4# Blaster misses with a hook. Blaster misses with a body kick. Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaster defends it well. Bixby misses with a straight right. 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! Blaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bixby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blaster scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2# It looks like Master Blaster has been cut. Blaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bixby. Bixby lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaster's head. Bixby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaster defends it nicely. Master Blaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Bixby. Bixby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bixby misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that round. The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Blaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bixby can do to turn this around? Blaster looks to land a left hand but Bixby moved out of range nicely. Blaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bixby checks it well. Bixby throws a looping overhand right but Blaster ducks down to avoid it. Blaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bixby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bixby is just out of range. Blaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bixby walks into a left hand. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Blaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Blaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blaster fakes the leg kick and cracks Bixby in the body. Bixby throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range. Bixby throws a nice looking combination but Blaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Blaster throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Blaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bixby. Master Blaster is winning the standup battle so far. Bixby slips a jab from Blaster. Bixby slips a jab and a cross from Blaster.
Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice defenses there by Blaster. Bixby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bixby there as he acknowledges the shot. Blaster thows a left - swing and a miss! And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaster pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaster throws a looping overhand right but Bixby ducks down to avoid it. Blaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Blaster misses with a wild body shot. Bixby feints the counter takedown. Bixby slips under a jab from Blaster.#T2# Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Blaster throws a nice inside leg kick. Blaster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice shot by Bixby. Bixby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bixby looks to throw the jab but Blaster is out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Blaster. Bixby does a little dance to reset his feet. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bixby might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blaster has got the better of the exchanges. A low kick from Blaster misses #TD2# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Blaster is trying to stand.
Blaster is looking to get back to is feet but Bixby passes into side control.
#T3# Blaster bucks up and tries to throw Bixby off but instead Bixby has got his back! Blaster is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Blaster trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES# Blaster is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. Bixby throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Blaster throws a right hand that Bixby ducks under and follows up with a left that Bixby also avoids with ease. Bixby feints the counter takedown. Blaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Blaster scores with a jab.#T4# Blaster takes one to the chin there. Blaster throws a leg kick but Bixby sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Blaster's shoulder, as Blaster tries to avoid the shot. Blaster throws a hook but Bixby blocks it. Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaster defends it well. Blaster throws a jab when Bixby was well out of range. Blaster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bixby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it. Blaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bixby. Blaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Blaster looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Blaster thuds a left hand into Bixby's body. Blaster misses with a hook. Bixby ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Blaster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A solid leg kick lands there for Blaster.
Bixby slips under a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Blaster does a little dance to reset his feet. Bixby misses with a straight left. A swing and a miss from Blaster. Blaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bixby manages to avoid it. Bixby feints the counter takedown. Bixby lands the left hand. Bixby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bixby's sensitive parts. Blaster slips under a jab from Bixby. Blaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby. Blaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Blaster. And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaster pushes his down on his head and steps out. A shot to the body from Bixby misses and Blaster counters with a lovely shot to the body. Blaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaster lands a high kick!
Blaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blaster throws an overhand right that lands on Bixby's shoulder, as Bixby tries to avoid the shot. Blaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bixby digs a good hook to Blaster's body.
Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bixby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bixby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Buzz Bixby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Blaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Bixby off the cage and back into range. Bixby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Blaster does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Blaster. Bixby does a little dance to reset his feet. Blaster scores with a jab to the jaw. Blaster lands a slapping body shot.
Blaster throws out a loose jab but Bixby uses good head movement to avoid it. Bixby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Blaster looks to throw the jab but Bixby is out of range. Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaster defends it well. Blaster drops his hands momentarily and Bixby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bixby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Blaster moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3# Blaster blocks a jab. Bixby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Blaster misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming. Bixby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaster sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blaster defending well as Bixby loads up on a big left hand. Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaster. Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Blaster misses with a body shot.
Bixby throws a series of punches but Blaster avoids them all with ease. Bixby lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Blaster. Blaster swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
#T4# Good leg kick by Blaster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bixby moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bixby.
A swing and a miss from Blaster. Bixby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bixby misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blaster scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bixby. That did some damage! Master Blaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Blaster wants to land a leg kick but Bixby is out of range. Blaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby. Bixby throws the left hand but Blaster avoids the punch easily. Blaster lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Master Blaster showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaster, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Blaster! Master Blaster very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CEC 608
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1# Beznisko moves in looking to clinch but Bixby pushes him off. Beznisko throws a right and a left that both miss. Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss! Bixby swinging wildly here.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Beznisko moves into the clinch. Bixby tries to score a body lock takedown but Beznisko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Bixby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Beznisko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Beznisko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bixby's hands.#T1# Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko scores with a jab. Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Bixby moved out of range nicely. Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beznisko defends it well. Bixby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bixby swings and misses with a shot to the body and Beznisko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bixby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Beznisko swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Beznisko misses with a hook. Bixby ducked under it nicely. Bixby 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. Bixby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Beznisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. A quick step to the side and Beznisko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bixby dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby misses with a left hand and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand. Bixby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beznisko's head. Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Bixby manages to avoid it. Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby. Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bixby misses with a right hand and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Bixby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko. Bixby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bixby moves out of range of the strikes. Bixby looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range. Bixby missing with a left hand there. Beznisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Beznisko feinted with a counter takedown. Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away. Beznisko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beznisko throws a leg kick #TD2# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beznisko won't be happy with that. Beznisko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Bixby wants to control but Beznisko is keeping him busy. #T4# Beznisko tries to improve position but can't. Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bixby tries to score with some ground and pound. Beznisko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Beznisko wants to control but Bixby postures up. Beznisko regains half guard. Beznisko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beznisko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Bixby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beznisko defends it well. Bixby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Nice jab there from Bixby. Bixby misses with a hook. Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Bixby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bixby works the jab nicely. Bixby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bixby lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beznisko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bixby scores with a jab to the body. Bixby throws a combination. Beznisko tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Beznisko lands a head shot.#T1# Bixby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beznisko defends well and Bixby ends up having to push Beznisko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bixby lands with an overhand left. Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away. Bixby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the jaw. Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Bixby is quick to defend against it. Buzz Bixby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice jab there from Bixby. Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Bixby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Beznisko avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Bixby throws out a powerful jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beznisko misses the shot to the body. A swing and a miss from Beznisko. Beznisko moves out of range of the strikes.#TD# Beznisko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Beznisko trying to control the action but Bixby is working from the bottom. Beznisko in side control, throwing shots but Bixby defends. #T3# Beznisko scores with punches from side control. Beznisko wants to control but Bixby is keeping him busy. Beznisko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Bixby struggling a bit here. Buzz Bixby has got the better of the ground game so far. Beznisko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Bixby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bixby is trying to control Beznisko's posture but Beznisko avoids it. Bixby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beznisko landing a few strikes. Bixby is looking to regain half guard here but Beznisko keeps moving and retains side control. Beznisko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bixby is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Beznisko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beznisko working away. Bixby tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Beznisko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Beznisko lands a big shot there that rocks Bixby but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Beznisko dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# BOOM! Beznisko lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bixby. Bixby tries to recover but Beznisko is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bixby lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko! Sergey Beznisko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 602
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1# A lazy body kick from Dall #TD# and Bixby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bixby is in close to Dall's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bixby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bixby stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bixby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dall wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Dall has his foot on Bixby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bixby works his way back into a safe position though. Bixby won't allow Dall to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2# Dall is looking for a triangle but Bixby pushes his legs off easily.
Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bixby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bixby is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Dall 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# Bixby gets full guard. Dall throws an elbow that misses. Bixby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dall's guard. Nice move by Bixby!#REVR##SUB2# Bixby is posturing up here but Dall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bixby tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bixby has to tap! Slick submission there by Dall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyryx Dall! Hyryx Dall 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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Event:
CEC 598
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1# Bixby avoids a kick to the body.
Burns misses with a body shot.
That kick from Burns tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on. Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bixby darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Burns connects with a body shot. Nice uppercut there from Burns . Burns connects with a body shot that sends Bixby's belly button to the back. Bixby throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease. A telegraphed right hand from Bixby misses the target. Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns misses with a wild body shot. Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A swing and a miss from Burns . Bixby with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Bixby lands a body shot.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Burns . Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Bixby's head. A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target. Burns dips to his left and cracks Bixby with an uppercut! Bixby walks into a stiff left hand from Burns . Burns takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses. Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burns misses with a wild body shot. Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target. Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##TD2# Bixby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns 's guard. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. Bixby throwing strikes but missing. Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Burns has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bixby has passed into side control.
Bixby happy to just control the position for now. Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bixby landing a few strikes. #T3# Burns struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Bixby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Burns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Burns is trying to get back to full guard. Bixby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Nice strikes from Bixby there. Bixby trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away. Bixby throws a strike but Burns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4# Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there. Bixby's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bixby slips nicely into half guard. Bixby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bixby not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Burns trying to hold on to Bixby's head to control him but Bixby postures up.
Bixby wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bixby working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Bixby working the head and body with strikes. 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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Bixby throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily. Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far. Nice defenses there by Bixby. Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Burns throws a shot to the body.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns . Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a leg kick but Bixby sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bixby tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Burns throws a low kick but Bixby avoids it. And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns scores with a decent looking hook. Burns wants to slow Bixby down by chopping away at his legs. Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick. Bixby with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily. Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Bixby's head back.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# Bixby misses with a looping left. Good shot there by Bixby. Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Bixby counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that. Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bixby on the ground.#SUB2# Bixby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Burns is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bixby keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #T2# Bixby trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Bixby looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Bixby keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. Bixby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bixby keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. Burns being controlled here momentarily. #T3# Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Burns controlling from the top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bixby is on top in guard.
#REVB# Bixby pushes down on Burns 's leg and manages to get into half guard. Bixby prevents Burns from improving his position.#T4# Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns trying to control but Bixby postures up.
Burns wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
#SUB2# Bixby is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bixby to get the leverage. Bixby passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns ! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. BOOM! Bixby connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Bixby on the wrong end of a nice hook. Burns tries a low kick but Bixby avoids it. Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bixby throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a right hand to the body. Bixby takes one to the chin there. Bixby throws a body shot but no joy. A jab lands there for Bixby. Nice defenses there by Bixby. Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bixby manages to avoid it. Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bixby moves away. Bixby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bixby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Bixby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1# Burns wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is looking to control Bixby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted? Burns wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Burns trying to control but Bixby postures up.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bixby trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom. Burns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Burns blocks a jab. Burns quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Bixby throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily. Burns misses with a low kick. Bixby checks a leg kick. Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A nice leg kick lands there from Burns . Bixby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3# Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bixby checks it well. Bixby misses with a looping right. Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Bixby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Burns throws a series of punches but Bixby moves out of range. Bixby feints the counter takedown. Nice defenses there by Bixby. Bixby with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily. Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bixby moves out of range as Burns strikes. Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bixby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Burns feints and then cracks Bixby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bixby down. Burns lands a jab. Bixby dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bixby has time to react. Bixby slips under a jab from Burns . Bixby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns . Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Bixby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Burns throws a body shot but no joy. Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns misses with a low kick. Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Burns throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Burns looks to land a body kick but Bixby moved away. Burns throws a front kick that sends Bixby stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round. I think Burns 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex John Conor Burns ! A very excited looking Alex John Conor Burns 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:
CEC 592
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1# Judah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bixby. That did some damage! Bixby shoots in but Judah avoids the takedown attempt easily. Judah is trying to counter with his kicks. Judah throws an overhand right that lands on Bixby's shoulder, as Bixby tries to avoid the shot. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Judah. Judah misses with a wild body shot. Bixby appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bixby connects with a body shot. Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah feints a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right-left combo lands from Bixby. A left lands for Judah. Judah throws a shot from downtown. Bixby moves away and avoids it. Bixby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1# Bixby punishes Judah's body with a nice straight punch. Nice body kick from Judah. Judah tried to score with a low kick but Bixby checks it. Bixby throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab. Bixby moves out of range of the body kick. Judah tries to work over Bixby's front leg with a kick but Bixby checks it. Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ras Li Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Judah.
A head kick from Judah lands but Bixby takes it in his stride. Buzz Bixby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Bixby throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range. Judah throws a body shot but no joy. Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
A jab from Bixby finds it's way through Judah's defenses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Judah scores with a nice right hand.
Bixby misses with a lunging right hand
and Judah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Judah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bixby on the side of the head. A punch combination from Bixby misses. Judah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.#T3# Judah throws a hook to the side of Bixby's head but Bixby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD# Bixby dives in and scores a takedown into Judah's guard. Judah controlling the position. We've been hearing good reports from Bixby'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. Bixby won't allow Judah to sweep him here. Bixby trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Judah holds on and takes a little breather. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bixby is looking to work some ground and pound but Judah has wrist control. Bixby postures up in Judah's guard and throws a big left but Judah blocks it. #T4##SUB2# Judah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bixby defends it easily. Bixby throwing strikes from guard but Judah blocks nicely. Bixby throws a big elbow that misses. Judah trying to keep a closed guard but Bixby is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2# Judah looking for a guillotine here but Bixby defends easily.
Bixby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ras Li Judah will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Bixby throws a jab but it's blocked by Judah. Bixby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut. Bixby misses the shot to the body. As Bixby backs off Judah throws a huge counter combo but Bixby manages to avoid it all. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Judah.#CUT2# It looks like Buzz Bixby has been cut. Bixby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Judah is fending him off so far but Bixby persists. Nope, Judah circles away and we're back to standing. It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Judah scores with a spinning back kick! Bixby throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Judah counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Judah. No joy for Bixby on that attempt. Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bixby missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Judah is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bixby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1# Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy. Judah misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming. Bixby fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bixby checks a low kick from Judah. Bixby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Judah blocks a jab. Judah throws a big shot that misses. Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bixby misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target. Ras Li Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup. Judah throws a hook but Bixby blocks it.#T2# Judah misses with a looping left. Judah tries to land a body kick#TD# and Bixby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bixby. #SUB2# Judah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bixby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Judah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Judah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Judah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3# Judah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Judah tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bixby trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom. Judah is controlling Bixby's posture. Judah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Judah is looking for a triangle but Bixby pushes his legs off easily.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Judah keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bixby misses with a straight left. Bixby cracks Judah with a good jab. Judah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Bixby misses with a straight right. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bixby cracks Judah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bixby throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Bixby with a jab.#TD# Bixby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Judah wants to control but Bixby postures up. Bixby landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Judah gets back to half guard. Judah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judah manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Judah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1# Bixby landing some decent shots from guard. Bixby wants to control from the top but Judah keeps moving. Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Judah working a defensive guard here.
Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Judah's brow. #T2# 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. Judah has his hands on Bixby's head, controlling the position. Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bixby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Judah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Bixby won't allow Judah to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Judah scores with the left hand. Bixby knows he should have avoided that one. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Bixby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Judah throws the kick towards the body but Bixby avoids it.#TD# Bixby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Judah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bixby is working away from the top position though. Judah wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Judah tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bixby has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Judah bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4# Judah postures up.
Judah trying to control but Bixby is working from the bottom. Judah 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. Judah trying to control but Bixby is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Buzz Bixby showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bixby 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 588
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1# Grigoryan lands a right hook to the body.
Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigoryan.
Bixby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grigoryan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grigoryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bixby misses the jab. Bixby backing away here, and Grigoryan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Grigoryan throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grigoryan wants to counter the offense by Bixby and move into the clinch position. Bixby 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. Bixby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grigoryan scores with a nice head shot. Bixby checks a leg kick nicely. Bixby lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bixby misses the shot to the body. Grigoryan wants to counter with a clinch but Bixby pushes him away. Bixby moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigoryan. Bixby slips a jab from Grigoryan.#T1# Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan. Grigoryan cracks Bixby with an open hand slap. A decent looking cross lands there for Bixby. Grigoryan thuds a left hand into Bixby's body. We've been hearing reports that Bixby has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Grigoryan misses with a leg kick. Bixby misses with a body shot.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jab from Bixby. Grigoryan throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. Grigoryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bixby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Grigoryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bixby manages to avoid it. Bixby lands a really nice looking cross but Grigoryan seems unphased.
Grigoryan scores with a jab.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Grigoryan staying out of range there. Grigoryan flicks out a counter leg kick but Bixby steps away. Grigoryan throws a body kick that misses. Grigoryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bixby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Grigoryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bixby rather than just go for the knockout. Grigoryan wants to land a leg kick but Bixby is out of range. Grigoryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bixby misses with a looping right. Grigoryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bixby momentarily.
Grigoryan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good exchange - Grigoryan coming out on top. Bixby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bixby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Grigoryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bixby. Grigoryan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3# Bixby blocks the body kick.
Bixby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bixby connects with a crisp jab. Grigoryan tried to score with a low kick but Bixby checks it. Grigoryan misses with the combination.
Grigoryan takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses. Bixby feinted with a counter takedown. Grigoryan throws a chopping leg kick but Bixby manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Grigoryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bixby has time to react. Bixby misses with a combination
and Grigoryan counters with an outside leg kick.
Grigoryan slips under a jab. Grigoryan looks to land a right hand but Bixby moved out of range.#T4# Grigoryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bixby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigoryan. Grigoryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Grigoryan throws a leg kick #TD# and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!#SUB# Bixby is working for a submission of some sort.
Grigoryan tries to roll over but Bixby keeps him under control. Bixby stops Grigoryan from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Grigoryan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Grigoryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Grigoryan connects with a body shot. Bixby slips a jab from Grigoryan. Grigoryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grigoryan throws the left hand but Bixby avoids the punch easily. Grigoryan slips a jab from Bixby. Grigoryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bixby throws a body shot but no joy. Grigoryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bixby manages to avoid it. Grigoryan misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigoryan sprawls and moves away. Daniel Grigoryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Grigoryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grigoryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Grigoryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Grigoryan is quick to defend against it. Jab by Grigoryan.#T1# Grigoryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Grigoryan throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigoryan connects with a looping right hand.
Grigoryan misses with a head kick.
Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Grigoryan is quick to defend against it. Grigoryan throws a quick inside leg kick. Grigoryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigoryan sprawls and moves away. Grigoryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Grigoryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bixby. Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby. Grigoryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Bixby catches Grigoryan right on the button with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bixby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigoryan. The fighters circle momentarily. Grigoryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2# A punch lands to the side of Bixby 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bixby misses with a shot to the body #CL2# and Grigoryan moves into the clinch. Bixby swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it. Bixby swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it. Grigoryan tries to work over Bixby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bixby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Grigoryan. Grigoryan blocks an uppercut.
Grigoryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bixby. Grigoryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Grigoryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bixby backwards. Bixby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigoryan lands a nice uppercut. Grigoryan blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bixby. Grigoryan digs a right hand underneath Bixby's ribcage. Bixby let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Bixby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards. Grigoryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bixby misses with a short punch on the inside. Bixby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bixby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bixby tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bixby throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigoryan. Grigoryan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bixby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grigoryan to keep the fight standing. Bixby blocking some punches.
Bixby blocking some punches.
Bixby swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigoryan. Grigoryan throws a head punch that misses. A short body shot lands from Bixby as the two fighters clinch.
Bixby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bixby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards. Grigoryan misses with the head strike.
Grigoryan misses with the head strike.
#T4# Grigoryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bixby's elbow. A nice left hand lands by Grigoryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Grigoryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Grigoryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Grigoryan thuds his right hand into Bixby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Grigoryan jabs Bixby right on the nose. Bixby blinks but takes it well.#ROC2# Bixby is rocked! Grigoryan throws an overhand right that drops Bixby like a sack of potatoes! Grigoryan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Grigoryan! Daniel Grigoryan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
UGD 106:Bixby Vs Hill
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1# Bixby closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Bixby pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hill now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bixby scores with a nice right hand.
Bixby missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bixby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bixby misses with an uppercut. Jericho Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bixby connects with a nice looking jab.
Bixby tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bixby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bixby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Hill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bixby walks into a left hand. Bixby throws a hook but Hill blocks it. Bixby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1# Hill throws a body kick that misses. A big left from Bixby misses. Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it. Hill throws a front kick aimed at Bixby's knee but Bixby avoids it well. Hill tries to score with a low kick but Bixby moves his leg out of the way. Bixby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily. Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Bixby lands. Bixby blocks a leg kick. Bixby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hill digs a good hook to Bixby's body.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2# Bixby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
Bixby takes one to the side of the head.
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bixby doesn't seem bothered though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. An inside leg kick lands from Hill. Hill thumps Bixby with a low kick. Hill throws a leg kick that misses. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away. Hill is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bixby rather than just go for the knockout. Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bixby circles away quickly and effectively. Bixby loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch. Hill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD# Bixby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Hill wants to get back to his feet.#T3# Bixby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bixby is looking to stall here but Hill recovers full guard. Bixby 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. Bixby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bixby throws an elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bixby's guard. Nice move by Hill!#REVB# Bixby tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hill wants to get up but he can't break Bixby's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Bixby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.#T4# Bixby 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. Bixby has a closed guard, preventing Hill from standing up. Bixby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there. Hill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Bixby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Hill dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Bixby looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range. Bixby checks a leg kick. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away. Crunch! Hill slams his shin into Bixby's torso. Bixby missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bixby sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hill misses with a body kick. Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bixby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bixby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Hill responds with a good body kick, but Bixby manages to step out the way in time. A swing and a miss from Hill. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away. Hill lands a nice hook to Bixby's body. Bixby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Hill catches Bixby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jericho Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bixby tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hill cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg. Hill darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Bixby's shoulder, as Bixby tries to avoid the shot. Hill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hill there as he acknowledges the shot. Bixby looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range. Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bixby blocks the body kick.
Hill misses with the body kick#TD# and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown. Hill fights it but they end up in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bixby wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position. Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby. #T2# Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Bixby is proving a slippery customer.
Bixby looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bixby wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position. Hill is trying to keep Bixby in close.
#T3# Hill is controlling Bixby's posture. Hill wants to stand up but Bixby is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hill throws a leg kick #TD# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've been informed that Hill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Hill keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. Bixby passes easily into side control. Nice work. Hill taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4# Bixby throwing strikes but missing, from side control. An elbow from Bixby crashes against the mat.
#SUB# Bixby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hill is looking for a sweep. Hill gets back to half guard. Bixby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jericho Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Some bone on bone action there as Bixby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it. Hill misses with a body kick. Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bixby will feel that in the morning. Bixby throws a big shot that misses. Hill tries to land a body kick#TD# and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bixby is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby stops Hill from getting back to his feet.
Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bixby scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Hill wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Bixby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bixby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bixby stops Hill from getting back to his feet.
Hill wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Bixby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Bixby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Bixby sits in half guard. #SUB# Bixby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2# Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Bixby sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bixby lands strikes from half guard. Hill controlling the position for now. Hill pushes Bixby off looking to stand but Bixby dives back in and keeps control.
Bixby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Bixby misses with a straight right. Bixby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hill digs a good body shot into Bixby's ribs. Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bixby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hill jabs at Bixby's body. Hill connects with the punch. Good leg kick by Hill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bixby takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses. Hill jabs at Bixby's body. Hill is looking to chop away at Bixby's legs. Hill misses the shot to the body. #T4# Bixby blocks the body kick.
Hill throws a hook but Bixby avoids it easily. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hill bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill throws a leg kick which misses Bixby's front leg but catches the back leg as Bixby tries to avoid it. Hill thuds a left hand into Bixby's body. Hill cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming. Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A bone on bone clash there as Bixby blocks the leg kick.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Hill really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Bixby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bixby scrambles back to his feet. Bixby lunges at Hill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hill's hand. Hill throws a body shot but no joy. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away. Hill misses with a hook. Bixby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bixby. Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bixby.
Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it. Hill connects with a jab. Bixby throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bixby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hill to score with a decent uppercut. Hill is looking to chop away at Bixby's legs. #T1# Bixby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hill sprawls well. Hill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bixby gets slowly back to his feet. Bixby slips a straight right by Hill. Jericho Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bixby, as that shot connected.
Bixby with a lazy takedown attempt letting Hill counter with a right hand. Hill lands a jab. A good leg kick by Hill. Bixby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Hill tried to score with a low kick but Bixby checks it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
Hill scores with a hook.#T2# Hill connects with a right hand. Bixby shakes it off. Bixby throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hill thuds his shin into the meat of Bixby's side. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hill thumps Bixby with a low kick. Bixby swinging wildly here.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hill misses with a wild body shot. Bixby appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bixby. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bixby throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.#T3# Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Bixby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bixby manages to avoid it. Bixby blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill misses with a looping left. Bixby checks a leg kick. Hill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Bixby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bixby blocks a low kick nicely. Hill slips under a jab.#T4# Hill throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Bixby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bixby. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bixby's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hill wants to stand and escape but Bixby is having none of it. Bixby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bixby postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hill throws a low kick, looking for Bixby's leg but Bixby calmly moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Hill dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Hill feints a counter leg kick. Bixby misses with a hook. It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hill tries to work over Bixby's front leg with a kick but Bixby checks it. Hill cracks Bixby with an open hand slap. Hill misses with a double jab
#TD# and Bixby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bixby. Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Bixby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill wants to stand but Bixby is controlling the position. #T1# Bixby looking to pass the guard. Bixby won't allow Hill to get back to his feet. Hill wants to sweep but no luck. Bixby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bixby stopping the sweep attempt from Hill. Bixby wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Buzz Bixby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bixby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bixby takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill defending well as Bixby loads up on a big left hand. Hill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Bixby moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill. Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hill stuns Bixby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bixby if he has to take too many more of those.
Hill throws a leg kick which misses Bixby's front leg but catches the back leg as Bixby tries to avoid it. #T3# Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hill lands with a good body shot. Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Hill throws a jab when Bixby was well out of range. Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bixby. A decent looking body kick lands there for Hill. Hill scores with a kick to the body.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Bixby moves away and avoids it. Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4# Hill feints and then cracks Bixby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bixby down. A big left from Hill misses. Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill. Bixby throws a good cross that connects.
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! Hill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bixby has time to react. Hill blocks a jab. A thudding body kick lands there by Hill!
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bixby moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bixby doesn't seem bothered though. Hill cracks Bixby with an open hand slap. Jericho Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A good leg kick by Hill.
And that's the end of the fight! Jericho Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50 Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Hill! Jericho Hill is the new light heavyweight champion! An out of breath Jericho Hill 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:
UGD 105:Bailey Vs Kruger
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Wuzz tries to sprawl but Bixby drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Wuzz is defending against the submission attempts here by Bixby.
Bixby tries to pass to full mount but Wuzz defends it. Wuzz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wuzz tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wuzz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2# Wuzz working for a triangle but Bixby defends it easily.
Bixby wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving. #T1# Bixby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss. Wuzz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bixby has passed into side control.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wuzz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bixby easily slips into full mount! Bixby putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2# Wuzz tries to hold on but Bixby postures up. Bixby landing punches. Bixby scoring with strikes but Wuzz is staying in there. Wuzz wants to control but Bixby is having none of it. Bixby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bixby landing punches. 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! Wuzz working to try and regain half guard.
Wuzz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3# Bixby looking to control but Wuzz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bixby 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. Wuzz wants to hold on but Bixby pushes him away. Bixby landing strikes, looking to finish! Bixby looking to control and managing it successfully. Bixby is in the full mount, landing strikes. Wuzz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wuzz tries to hold on but Bixby pushes him away. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bixby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bixby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wuzz is looking to escape. #T4# Bixby controlling from the full mount. Wuzz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bixby looking to control but Wuzz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Wuzz tries to reverse the position but Bixby maintains control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bixby trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB# Wuzz tries to improve his position but Bixby has taken his back! Bixby has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wuzz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bixby pushes Wuzz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby retains his light heavyweight title! Buzz Bixby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UGD 103:Cotto Vs Bixby
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1# Bixby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2# It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.#TD2# Bixby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cotto is trying to defend but Bixby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Bixby wants to pass the guard but Cotto is defending well. Bixby is still trying to improve position. Bixby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cotto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cotto is controlling Bixby's trapped leg to prevent Bixby from advancing to side control. Cotto tries to roll over but Bixby keeps him under control.#T1# Bixby trying to mount his opponent but Cotto defends it. Bixby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bixby winds up and cracks Cotto with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bixby moves into full mount! Cotto won't be happy about that! Bixby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Bixby landing punches. Bixby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bixby sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2# Cotto avoids a strike by Bixby and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Bixby's guard! Fantastic escape!
Bixby 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# This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby wants to pass the guard but Cotto is defending well. Cotto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bixby. Bixby wants to pass the guard but Cotto is defending well. Cotto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bixby on the ground.#T3# Bixby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Cotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bixby misses with a head shot. Cotto uses the momentum to regain guard. Bixby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cotto keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. Bixby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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. Bixby throws a big elbow that misses. Bixby pushes down on Cotto's leg and manages to get into half guard. Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Nice strikes from Bixby there. Cotto is refusing to be controlled, as Bixby sits in half guard. Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bixby thows a huge punch but Cotto dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cotto trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Bixby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cotto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bixby. Bixby is trying to control the action in half guard but Cotto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Cotto throws a leg kick but Bixby checks it. Bixby slips under a jab from Cotto. Bixby slips under a jab. Bixby throws a hook but Cotto blocks it. Good standup being displayed there by Cotto as he connects with a hook. Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby feints the counter takedown. Bixby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cotto to score with a decent uppercut. Cotto scores with a punch to the head. Bixby cracks Cotto with a right hand to the side of the head. Bixby lands a jab. Bixby has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby staying out of range there. And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Cotto pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bixby scores with a nice strike. Bixby staying out of range there. Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cotto defends it well. Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bixby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cotto.#T1# A low kick from Cotto is predictable there #TD2# and Bixby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bixby. Cotto working a defensive guard here.
Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cotto being controlled here, momentarily. Bixby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bixby pushing down on Cotto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bixby in particular looking to stall. Bixby drops an elbow to the side of Cotto's head. #T2# Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bixby passes to full mount! Bixby scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bixby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bixby thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Bixby postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cotto looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bixby trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Bixby landing strikes from the mount. Bixby tries to control but Cotto wriggling away. #SUB2# Bixby goes for an armbar but Cotto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cotto. #SUB2# Bixby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bixby wants to sweep here but Cotto controlling him for the moment. #T4# Bixby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cotto's guard. #REVB# Bixby looking to pass the guard. Cotto trying to control the position here. Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Cotto cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg. Bixby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cotto punishes Bixby's body with a nice straight punch. Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby feints the counter takedown. Bixby's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bixby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Cotto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses. Cotto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Cotto misses with a looping left. Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Cotto misses with a straight right. Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cotto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Cotto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bixby under the eye. Cotto connects with a solid leg kick. Bixby slips a straight right by Cotto. Bixby throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.#T1# Bixby with a nice cross. Decent striking displayed by Bixby there. Cotto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target. Bixby scores with a hook. Bixby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Bixby is just out of range. A jab lands there for Bixby. Cotto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bixby on the side of the head. Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away. Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Decent striking displayed by Bixby there. Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Cotto. Cotto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Buzz Bixby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cotto misses with a wild body shot. Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bixby swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bixby digs a good body shot into Cotto's ribs. A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target. And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Cotto pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bixby throws a big shot that misses. Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far. Cotto avoids the body shot from Bixby.
A low kick from Cotto misses #TD2# and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bixby in particular looking to stall. Bixby working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cotto's thigh. Cotto counters though and makes it back to full guard. Bixby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Bixby passes Cotto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Cotto wants to get back to his feet. Bixby performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Let's hope that Bixby has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Bixby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Bixby.#TD2# Bixby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Cotto kicks off Bixby and gets to his feet. Cotto misses with a wild body shot. Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns 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 Miguel Cotto. I think Bixby 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby is the new light heavyweight champion! A victorious Buzz Bixby 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:
UGD 102:Bailey Vs Saric
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Sole. Bixby does a little dance to reset his feet. Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Sole is quick to defend against it. Bixby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've been informed that Sole has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Bixby moves out of range as Sole strikes. Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bixby. Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Sole. Sole throws a series of punches but Bixby moves out of range. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sole sprawls and moves away. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sole. Sole takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses. Sole throws a leg kick #TD# so Bixby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bixby distracts Sole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bixby wants to control from the top but Sole keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Sole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bixby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sole works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Sole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sole trying to control the position.
Sole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bixby has passed into side control.
Sole tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sole is squirming around, avoiding Bixby's attempts to control the action. Sole is looking to get to half guard.#T2# Sole wants to hold on but Bixby pushes him away. Bixby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bixby avoids the attempt from Sole to control. BOOM! Bixby connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bixby is in the full mount, landing strikes. Bixby working the ground and pound effectively.
Bixby lands with some strikes.#T3# Sole tries to hold on but Bixby postures up. Bixby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sole is looking to get to half guard. Sole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bixby with a couple of short strikes. Sole tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Bixby moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sole has worked his arm free - good work by Sole!
Sole takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4# Sole regains half guard. Sole tries to roll over but Bixby keeps him under control. Sole works his way to full guard. Good work. Sole looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bixby postures up.
Bixby pushing down on Sole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Sole trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bixby is keen to just control but Sole is a slippery customer. Sole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sole is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby 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# A clash of legs there as Bixby blocks the low kick. Sole misses the shot to the body. Sole misses with a low kick. Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bixby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bixby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole. Bixby feinted with a counter takedown. Sole misses the shot to the body. Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sole scores with a jab. Bixby acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Some bone on bone action there as Bixby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sole throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Sole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Sole actively working from the bottom here. Bixby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bixby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sole can do to turn this around?#T1# Bixby trying to mount his opponent but Sole defends it. Bixby throwing shots but Sole is blocking nicely. Bixby 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. Sole is looking to improve his position.
Sole taking some punishment here, with Bixby in his half guard. Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sole trying to control here.
#SUB# Bixby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sole sees it coming and defends easily. Sole wants to control but Bixby is keeping busy.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bixby trying to control the action but Sole is working from the bottom. Bixby wants to free his trapped foot but Sole is holding on for dear life with his legs. Sole wants to control but Bixby passes into side.
Bixby trying to control the action but Sole is working from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Sole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Sole is looking to regain half guard here but Bixby keeps moving and retains side control. Bixby is putting a hurting on Sole here, landing some big shots from side control. Bixby in side control lands a decent elbow. Sole is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bixby off and has taken his back! Bixby trying to control the hands but Sole won't let him. Sole struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bixby is trying to break free.
Will Sole go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4# Bixby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sole's guard. Nice work there by Bixby.
Bixby postures up.
Bixby advances position into side control! Check out the look on Bixby's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bixby trying to control the action but Sole is working from the bottom. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bixby landing strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bixby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bixby with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away. A little jabbing left from Sole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bixby blocks a leg kick. Bixby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Bixby takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses. Sole scores with a hook. A low kick from Sole misses #TD# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sole won't be happy with that. Bixby scoring with punches and elbows. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sole is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Sole tries to buck Bixby off but Bixby is having none of it. Bixby working the ground and pound. Sole tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Bixby scores with a couple of short elbows. Bixby working away. Bixby lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB# Bixby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sole is trying to improve his position. Sole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Bixby thows a huge punch but Sole dodges it nicely.
Jacks Sole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Buzz Bixby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Sole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sole. Sole trying to control the position.
Sole being controlled here, momentarily. Bixby stopping the sweep attempt from Sole. Bixby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Sole is pulling down on Bixby's head. It's preventing any offense from Bixby, at least for the moment.#SUB2# Sole working for a triangle but Bixby defends it easily.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sole is looking to score with low kicks. Sole misses with a straight left. Bixby scores with a shot to the body.
Sole misses with an uppercut
#TD# so Bixby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Sole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Bixby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4# Sole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bixby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bixby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Buzz Bixby showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bixby, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Bixby! After winning the bout, Buzz Bixby 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:
UGD 100:Justice Vs Cotto
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Bixby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bixby throwing shots but missing, from side control. Bixby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working. #SUB# Bixby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Marston is looking to reverse the position. Bixby 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. Bixby tries to move to mount but Marston blocks the move with his legs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Marston works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Bixby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bixby lands a nice short elbow. Marston is staying active underneath Bixby, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bixby 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. #SUB# Bixby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marston is looking to control Bixby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted? Marston keeping hold of Bixby's head, controlling as best he can. Marston is trying to maintain the position but Bixby is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# Marston is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bixby is staying active. Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Marston keeping hold of Bixby's head, controlling as best he can. Bixby lands strikes from half guard. Marston taking some punishment here, with Bixby in his half guard. Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Marston 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.#T3##SUB2# Marston actively working from the bottom here. Bixby not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bixby wants to free his trapped foot but Marston is holding on for dear life with his legs. Marston trying to control from the bottom.
Marston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bixby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bixby is nestled in close to Marston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Marston wants to control but Bixby is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bixby scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bixby stalling. Marston has a hand on Bixby's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bixby takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Marston tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bixby working away from the top, dropping strikes. Bixby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bixby cracks Marston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bixby dominating with strikes here. Bixby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC# Marston is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Marston loads up on a big right hand but Bixby slips the punch. Marston tries a low kick but Bixby avoids it. Marston throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. Bixby feinted with a counter takedown. Bixby scores with the left hand. Marston knows he should have avoided that one. Marston ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. Marston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bixby lands a really nice looking cross but Marston seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Bixby throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marston scores with a shot to the body.
Bixby scores with a hook to the body. Marston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bixby throws a body shot but no joy. Marston misses the jab.#T1# Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Decent striking displayed by Marston there. Bixby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Marston throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. Bixby looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range. A big left from Marston misses. Bixby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Marston throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bixby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Bixby. Bixby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Marston looks to land a right hand but Bixby moved out of range. Bixby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2# Marston scores with a jab to the body. Buzz Bixby is winning the standup battle so far.#TD# Bixby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marston napping and manages to drive through into side control! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marston is not content to let Bixby control the position. Bixby lands a few punches from side control. Bixby creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bixby throws a strike aimed at the side of Marston's head but Marston avoids it well. Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bixby tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3# Marston tries to bench press Bixby off him but Bixby keeps the position. Bixby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Marston prevents Bixby from moving into mount. Marston takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marston struggling a bit here. Marston is not content to let Bixby control the position. Marston taking a bit of punishment here - Bixby scoring with strikes. #T4# Bixby cracks Marston with an elbow. That is naaassty. Bixby grinds an elbow into Marston's temple. Bixby cracks Marston with a big elbow. Marston controls the position for a moment. Bixby wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy. The ground and pound from Bixby seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Bixby creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Bixby working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Marston moves out of range as Bixby strikes. Bixby misses with an uppercut
letting Marston counter with a right hand. Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marston sprawls and moves away. A jab from Bixby does it's job there. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming. Marston moves away from the strike by Bixby. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby connects with a single shot there. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. A nice combination there by Marston.
Marston looks to land a combination but Bixby avoids it well. #T1# Marston dodges the punch combination from Bixby.
Bixby throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston. Bixby cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby moves forwards but Marston connects with a nice, crisp jab. Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bixby connects with a crisp jab. A jab from Bixby finds it's way through Marston's defenses. An inside leg kick lands from Marston. Buzz Bixby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Marston misses with an uppercut. No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bixby throws a nice looking combination but Marston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Marston looks to land a left hand but Bixby moved out of range nicely. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marston sprawls and moves away. This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bixby throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely. Bixby defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand. Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bixby. Lucas Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Marston lands a head shot. Marston throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Marston throws out a counter right but Bixby avoids it with no problem. Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bixby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marston can do to turn this around? Marston trying to control here.
Bixby slows the pace down in half guard. Bixby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Marston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Marston wants to sweep here but Bixby controlling him for the moment. Bixby 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. Marston controlling Bixby's posture. Bixby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Buzz Bixby showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bixby 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 30:26 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Bixby! After winning the bout, Buzz Bixby 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:
UGD 98:Man Vs Keenan
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1# Bixby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justice. Justice throws a big shot that misses. Justice cracks Bixby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bixby moves away from the strike by Justice. Justice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Justice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bixby. Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Justice is quick to defend against it. An inside leg kick lands from Justice. Bixby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Justice drops his hands momentarily and Bixby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Johnny Justice has been cut. Justice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Justice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justice avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Justice misses with a hook. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Justice sprawls and moves away. Johnny Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Bixby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Bixby misses. Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bixby.
Bixby has a takedown stuffed. Bixby connects with a crisp jab. Bixby slips a jab from Justice. Bixby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw. Nice straight punches there by Bixby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bixby. Justice misses with a looping left. Bixby takes one on the button. Nice uppercut there from Justice. Justice throws a hook but Bixby blocks it.#T2# Bixby blocks a low kick nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Justice cracks a nice hook into Bixby's ribs. Justice slips under a jab. Bixby slips a straight right by Justice. Bixby moves away from the strike by Justice. Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Justice is quick to defend against it. A bone on bone clash there as Bixby blocks the leg kick.
Justice lands the left hand. Justice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bixby's calf. Bixby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bixby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Justice as he avoids it easily. Bixby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Justice lands a jab to the nose. The fighters circle momentarily. Justice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3# Bixby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Bixby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Justice. Justice obviously looking to wear him down.
Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by Bixby. Justice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bixby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Justice counters with a series of strikes. Bixby will be more careful next time no doubt. Justice throws a shot from downtown. Bixby moves away and avoids it. Bixby throws an off balance right hand
and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bixby doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Justice counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good leg kick by Justice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Justice. No joy for Bixby on that attempt. Justice throws a solid leg kick but Bixby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Justice. Bixby closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Bixby pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4# Justice throws a good cross that connects.
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! Justice tried to score with a low kick but Bixby checks it. Nice shot lands for Justice. Justice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bixby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Justice looks like he wants to counter punch here. A left lands for Justice. Bixby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justice swivels and escapes. Justice was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Justice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bixby. Justice lands a glancing blow to the side of Bixby's head. Justice throws a low kick but Bixby moves out of range easily. Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bixby checks it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Justice dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny Justice's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Justice misses with an uppercut. Justice tests Bixby's chin there with a solid looking shot. Johnny Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bixby throws a series of punches but Justice moves out of range. That kick from Justice tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on. Bixby throws a jab when Justice was well out of range. Johnny Justice seems to be getting the better of the standup. Justice throws a nice inside leg kick. Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice defending well as Bixby loads up on a big left hand. Justice throws out a counter right but Bixby avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby checks a low kick from Justice. Bixby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice. Justice tries a quick counter leg kick but Bixby is wise to it. Justice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bixby throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice. #T1# Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bixby sees it coming and avoids it easily. Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by Bixby. Bixby appears to be looking for a counter takedown. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bixby might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Bixby throws a series of punches but Justice moves out of range. Justice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Justice feints a jab promting Bixby to slip. Justice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bixby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Justice lands with an overhand left. Justice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bixby checks a low kick from Justice. Justice scores with a punch to the head. Justice connects with a jab. Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bixby takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses. #T2# Justice slips a jab from Bixby. Justice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bixby moves out of range as Justice strikes. Bixby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bixby misses with a body shot.
Bixby connects with a single shot there. A chopping leg kick lands by Justice. Justice cracks Bixby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bixby avoids the body shot from Justice.
Bixby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bixby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justice circles away quickly and effectively. Bixby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justice pinned against the cage. Justice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby. Bixby cracks Justice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Justice fails to land with a series of punches.
Justice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bixby's sensitive parts. Good leg kick by Justice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bixby on the wrong end of a nice hook. Justice throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bixby avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Justice. That's going to slow Bixby down. Justice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bixby momentarily.
#T4# Bixby misses with a double jab.
Bixby catches Justice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Justice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bixby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Justice. Justice obviously looking to wear him down.
Justice misses with a right hand #TD# and Bixby counters with a single leg into guard. Justice didn't expect that. #ES2# Justice has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bixby is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Justice just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bixby's brow. Justice lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Justice.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Justice just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bixby's brow. Bixby lands a body punch. #TD# Bixby has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Justice is trying to keep an underhook but Bixby manages to get the takedown into half guard. Justice tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bixby manages to move to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Justice is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Johnny Justice's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Justice getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Justice jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bixby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Justice counter with a right hand. Bixby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab. Bixby feinted with a counter takedown. Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Justice throws a looping overhand right but Bixby ducks down to avoid it. Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Justice misses with a straight right. Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby walks into a left hand. Bixby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Justice misses. #T1# Justice scores with a leg kick.
Justice misses with a low kick. Justice throws a good cross that connects.
Bixby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Justice. Justice moves out of range as Bixby strikes. Justice scores with a leg kick.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. Bixby backing away here, and Justice unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Justice misses with the combination.
Justice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bixby throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice. #T2# Bixby misses the shot to the body. Justice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Justice missing with a left hand there. Bixby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bixby lands a glancing blow to the side of Justice's head. Justice takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses. Bixby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justice pinned against the cage. Justice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bixby lands with an uppercut that bounces Justice off the cage and back into range. Bixby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bixby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3# A chopping leg kick lands by Justice. Bixby slips under a jab. Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bixby walks into a left hand. Justice looks to throw the jab but Bixby is out of range. Justice darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Justice scoring well with a low kick there.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Bixby misses with a takedown and Justice counters with a stiff right hand. A big right from Justice misses. Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Justice is quick to defend against it. Bixby shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him. Justice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4# Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice feints and then cracks Bixby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bixby down. #TD# Justice gets caught flat footed, as Bixby shoots in with a quick takedown into 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! Bixby postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Justice seems keen to control Bixby's posture. Bixby stopping the sweep attempt from Justice. Bixby looking to pass the guard. Bixby won't allow Justice to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Justice really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johnny Justice'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. #R4# Bixby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Justice thuds his right hand into Bixby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bixby dives in for a single leg takedown but Justice sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby misses with a left hand and Justice counters with a nice uppercut. An inside leg kick from Justice misses. A good leg kick by Justice. Justice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1# Bixby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bixby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Justice counters with an inside leg kick. Bixby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Justice steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. The crowd cheers as Justice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bixby doesn't seem phased though. Justice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Justice misses. #TD# Bixby closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Justice did well to prevent Bixby getting side control. Justice tries to get to full guard but Bixby has control of the leg. #T2# Bixby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Justice is pressing down on Bixby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bixby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now. Justice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there. Justice wants to stand and escape but Bixby is having none of it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3# Justice 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justice is on top in guard.
#REVB# Justice wants to control from the top but Bixby keeps moving. Bixby has Justice pulled in close to control his posture. Bixby 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. Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Bixby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2# Justice gets to his feet. Bixby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! A jab from Justice does it's job there. Justice moves out of range of the strikes. Bixby checks a leg kick. Justice connects with a solid leg kick. Bixby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Justice looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bixby moves out of range of the body kick. Justice lands with a straight right. Bixby didn't see that one coming. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Justice dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Johnny Justice's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Justice works Bixby's body with a nice hook. Justice looks to land a left hand but Bixby moved out of range nicely. Justice looks to land a combination but Bixby avoids it well. Justice throws a shot from downtown. Bixby moves away and avoids it. Bixby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice. Justice only half commits to the counter leg kick. Justice connects with a looping right hand.
Bixby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bixby. Bixby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Justice can pounce on him.
Bixby slips a jab from Justice. Bixby attempts a counter takedown but Justice avoids it well and moves away. Justice throws an overhand right that lands on Bixby's shoulder, as Bixby tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Bixby looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range. Justice throws a nice inside leg kick. Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Justice motions for Bixby to come forward. Justice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Justice, right into the meat.
A big right from Justice misses. Bixby cracks Justice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice flicks out a counter leg kick but Bixby steps away. A big left from Justice misses. Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby has his takedown stuffed and Justice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Buzz Bixby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Justice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A jab from Justice does it's job there. Justice throws a good cross that connects.
Bixby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Justice wants to slow Bixby down by chopping away at his legs. Justice throws out a loose jab but Bixby uses good head movement to avoid it. Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby. Justice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD# Bixby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Justice is looking to stand back up but Bixby counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Justice. #T3##REVB# Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Justice is looking for a sweep. Bixby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bixby wants to control but Justice is keeping him busy. Justice wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Justice is still trying to improve position.#T4# Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Justice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bixby trying to control from Justice's half guard. Justice has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Our spies down at at Cozad MMA LA Elite inform us that Justice has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Bixby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bixby postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bixby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Justice.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Justice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Justice! Johnny Justice is the new light heavyweight champion! An out of breath Johnny Justice 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:
GAMMA#685 Defoe v Bixby
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Defoe misses with a low kick. Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Defoe looks for the body kick but Bixby saw that one coming. Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bixby. Good standup being displayed there by Bixby as he connects with a hook. Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Bixby blocks the low kick. Bixby feints the counter takedown. Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick. Bixby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bixby's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bixby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bixby circles away quickly and effectively. We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet. Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Bixby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Defoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bixby is able to avoid easily. Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Defoe in his tracks. Bixby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Defoe. It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bixby. Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bixby slips under a jab. Bixby with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily. Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bixby misses the shot to the body. Bixby throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Bixby moves away from the strike by Defoe. A clash of legs there as Bixby blocks the low kick.#T2# Bixby slips a straight right by Defoe. Bixby tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Defoe lands with a shot to the body. Bixby has a takedown stuffed. Bixby lands a body shot.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw. Bixby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A head kick misses from Defoe. Bixby lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3# Bixby swinging wildly here.
Bixby throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circle momentarily. Bixby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss. Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Defoe defends it well. Defoe throws a head kick but Bixby moves out of range.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot. Bixby misses with a body shot.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bixby misses with a left hand and Bixby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bixby dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut! Bixby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bixby moves away from the strike by Defoe. #T4# Bixby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Defoe is fending him off so far but Bixby persists. Nope, Defoe circles away and we're back to standing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away. Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe. Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Bixby circles away.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Defoe throws a big shot that misses. Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Bixby. Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Bixby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe 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# Defoe misses with a low kick.
Bixby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe. Bixby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bixby.
Bixby moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss! Defoe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Bixby finds it's way through Defoe's defenses. Defoe lands a jab to the nose. Defoe lands with a kick to the temple. Bixby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT# It looks like Buzz Bixby has been cut. A good leg kick by Defoe. Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Defoe misses with a straight right. Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bixby. Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bixby to score with a decent uppercut. Defoe scores with a spinning back kick! Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Bixby saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe. Bixby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.
Defoe throws a head kick but Bixby moves out of range.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bixby takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses. Defoe throws a head kick but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.#T2# Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving. Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bixby will feel that in the morning. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bixby lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bixby might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges. Bixby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Decent striking displayed by Defoe there. A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet. Bixby moves out of range as Defoe strikes. Bixby looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely. Bixby avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bixby blocks the body kick.
Bixby throws a combination. Defoe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3# Bixby avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Bixby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bixby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bixby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far. Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Bixby's belly button to the back. Bixby misses with a wild combination.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Bixby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe misses with a low kick as Bixby jumps back. Bixby takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses. #T4# Bixby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bixby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head. Defoe 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. Bixby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe. Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bixby throws a big shot that misses. Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe connects with a single shot there. Defoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Defoe moves in looking to clinch but Bixby pushes him off. Bixby feints the counter takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buzz Bixby will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Buzz Bixby's cut. That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Bixby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice body punch from Defoe. Bixby moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bixby is out of range. Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Bixby dives in for a single leg takedown but Defoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick. Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bixby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe. Bixby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Defoe cracks Bixby with a good jab. Defoe is looking to land body kicks. Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Bixby saw it coming and moves away.
Bixby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.#T1# Bixby throws a body shot but no joy. Bixby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bixby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes. Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Bixby counters with a takedown into side control. Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Defoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Defoe parries the strikes from Bixby easily there. Bixby is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Defoe to escape.
#T2# Bixby remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Defoe prevents Bixby from improving position. Bixby misses with the ground and pound. Bixby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Defoe keeps working. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Bixby is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Bixby throws a big shot that misses. Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Bixby lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range. The fighters circle momentarily. Bixby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bixby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head. Bixby shoots in but no luck this time. Bixby moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Bixby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bixby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Defoe cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg. Defoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# A jab from Defoe misses. Jab from Bixby. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Bixby moves his leg out of the way. Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bixby misses with a two punch combination.
Defoe misses the jab. Defoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Bixby's head but Bixby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Defoe defends it well. Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Menace Defoe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Buzz Bixby's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Bixby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab. Bixby throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it. Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bixby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bixby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick. Bixby throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bixby doesn't seem phased though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Bixby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut. Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Defoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bixby's head backwards.#T1# Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bixby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Some wild striking there from Bixby.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Bixby avoids them all with ease. Bixby with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily. Defoe throws the left hand but Bixby avoids the punch easily. Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Bixby lands a body shot.
Bixby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Some bone on bone action there as Bixby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Nice defenses there by Defoe. Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.#T2# Bixby staying out of range there. Defoe misses with a head kick.
Bixby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe. Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bixby throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Defoe counter with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Defoe wants to clinch up but Bixby keeps it at a distance. Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Bixby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe. Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice sprawl there from Defoe as Bixby shoots in. Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Bixby. A big right from Bixby misses. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bixby momentarily.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bixby is just out of range.#T3# Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bixby. Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Bixby's side. Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bixby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Defoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bixby is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Defoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL# Defoe closes the distance and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bixby. Bixby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Defoe lands a right hand. Defoe working aggressively here.
#T4# Bixby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Defoe tries to work over Bixby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2# Bixby has picked Defoe up - he's going for a ride! Bixby dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Bixby with the ground and pound but Defoe uses the opportunity to regain guard. Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Defoe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Defoe is trying to hold Bixby in close to prevent damage but Bixby has managed to pass into half guard.
Bixby not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe had his way with Buzz Bixby in that round. The cut man is working on Buzz Bixby's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bixby takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Defoe. Bixby throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it. Defoe slips under a jab from Bixby. Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Defoe delivers a nice body kick. Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bixby misses the jab. As Bixby looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but Bixby just gets out of the way. Defoe swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
#T1##CL# Defoe rushes Bixby and presses him up against the cage. Bixby tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage. Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Bixby's head. Bixby misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch. A body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bixby. Bixby misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Defoe. Bixby lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Defoe.
Defoe working aggressively here.
#TD2# Bixby gets a trip takedown into half guard. Buzz Bixby has got the better of the ground game so far. Bixby is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Bixby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Defoe has managed to free his arm - good work. Buzz Bixby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bixby thows a huge punch but Defoe dodges it nicely.
Defoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby. Still in half guard, Bixby seems content to control. Defoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby. Bixby throws a strike but Defoe avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Bixby passes Defoe's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3# Bixby controlling the action here. Defoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Menace Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bixby wants to pass to mount but Defoe is defending the position. Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss. Bixby misses with a looping left. Bixby checks a low kick from Defoe. Bixby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Defoe as he avoids it easily. It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there. Nice uppercut lands for Defoe. That snapped Bixby's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bixby blocks the body kick.
Bixby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight! Menace Defoe showed his dominance in that final round. I think Defoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menace Defoe! A very excited looking Menace Defoe 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:
UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1# Bixby throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily. Sole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight. Sole with a nice cross. Bixby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sole misses with a looping left. Bixby moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Sole misses with a wild body shot. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bixby 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. Sole throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. Sole cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg. Bixby moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Sole pushes his down on his head and steps out. Sole misses with a straight right. Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Sole misses the shot to the body. Bixby misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sole lands a front kick. Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bixby misses with a straight left. Bixby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Sole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bixby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nice body kick from Sole. Sole swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby feints the counter takedown. Sole lands a head shot. Sole throws a nice looking combination but Bixby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bixby with the counter takedown but Sole avoids it easily. Sole misses with a low kick.
And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Sole pushes his down on his head and steps out. Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bixby is out of range and Sole settles back down. Sole throws the left hand but Bixby avoids the punch easily. Sole scores with a decent looking hook. Sole connects with an inside leg kick. Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss! Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick. Sole punishes Bixby's body with a nice straight punch. Sole misses the shot to the body. Sole cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bixby shoots in looking for a takedown. Sole tries to sprawl out of it but Bixby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bixby takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses. Sole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bixby under the eye. Nice straight punches there by Sole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sole. Sole misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Bixby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sole's guard. Sole 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. Bixby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sole is pulling down on Bixby's head to control his posture. Bixby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sole's guard. #T3# Sole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bixby is working away from the top position though. Sole keeping control of the position. Bixby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Bixby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Sole wants to get back to full guard. Bixby trying to pass the guard but Sole defending well. #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. Bixby is still trying to improve position. Bixby throwing shots but Sole is blocking nicely. Sole is looking to improve his position.
Sole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bixby lands a nice shot to the body.
Sole takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses. Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bixby is out of range and Sole settles back down. Bixby darts in looking for a takedown but Sole gets double underhooks and turns Bixby into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole 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# Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick. A lazy left from Bixby finds it's target. Sole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bixby takes a step back to recover. Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Bixby. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet. Bixby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2# Bixby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bixby lands in his opponent's guard. Sole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sole wants to hit a switch here but Bixby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sole there! Bixby with shots to the head and body - Sole looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT2# It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.#T1# Bixby is in the full mount, landing strikes. Sole is looking to get to half guard. Sole tries to hold on but Bixby pushes him away. Bixby trying to control but Sole is having none of it. Bixby working Sole over with strikes here. #T2# Sole taking shots to the head. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bixby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2# Sole is rocked! Bixby lands a big elbow - Sole is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sole is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby is the new light heavyweight champion! Buzz Bixby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 91:Dykstra Vs Benvenuti
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1# A big left from Bixby misses. Wuzz slips a jab from Bixby. Wuzz lands with an uppercut that bounces Bixby off the cage and back into range. Wuzz slips under a jab from Bixby. Some wild striking there from Bixby.
Wuzz swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Wuzz looks to land a right hand but Bixby moved out of range. Wuzz digs a good hook to Bixby's body.
Bixby swings widly with a right hand
and Wuzz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Wuzz clinches. Wuzz tries a knee to the head but Bixby blocks it.
Bixby misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bixby. Wuzz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wuzz 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. Wuzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Bixby has a couple of punches blocked by Wuzz.
Wuzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wuzz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wuzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bixby misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby has a couple of punches blocked by Wuzz.
Bixby lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bixby misses with a short punch on the inside. Wuzz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bixby blocks it with crossed arms. Wuzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bixby backwards. Bixby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wuzz backwards. Wuzz presses Bixby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wuzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bixby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wuzz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bixby throws a punch but it's blocked by Wuzz. A head punch on the inside from Wuzz fails to land. Wuzz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Bixby misses with a short punch on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bixby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Wuzz.
Wuzz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bixby blocks it with crossed arms. Bixby leaning against his opponent.
Bixby lands with a right to the head. Wuzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bixby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bixby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wuzz misses with the head strike.
Wuzz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bixby backwards. Bixby is trying to drag Wuzz to the mat but Wuzz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bixby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bixby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bixby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Bixby misses with some punches.
#T3# Still in the clinch, Bixby scores with a nice short uppercut. Bixby misses with a punch on the inside.
Bixby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wuzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wuzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bixby. Bixby throws a punch but it's blocked by Wuzz. Wuzz lands with a right to the head. Wuzz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bixby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wuzz digs a right hand into Bixby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bixby's gas tank. Wuzz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bixby managing to block the knees to the body from Wuzz.
Wuzz can't find room to land a body shot as Bixby controls the action.
Bixby prevents a body shot from Wuzz. Bixby can't find room to land a body shot as Wuzz controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bixby. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz. Wuzz looking to throw knees to the head but Bixby is blocking nicely.
Bixby misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wuzz. Bixby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wuzz cracks Bixby with a nice body shot. Bixby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wuzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bixby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wuzz misses with a knee to the head. Bixby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wuzz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bixby backwards. Wuzz misses with some punches.
Bixby working aggressively here.
Wuzz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bixby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bixby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wuzz connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Wuzz will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Wuzz just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Wuzz clinches up against the cage. Wuzz looking to throw knees to the head but Bixby is blocking nicely.
#TD# Bixby jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bixby holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wuzz looking to pass the guard. Bixby is pulling down on Wuzz's head to control his posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bixby looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Bixby keeping moving, preventing Wuzz from controlling successfully. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bixby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bixby trying to keep a closed guard but Wuzz is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bixby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wuzz tries to clinch but Bixby is having none of it. Wuzz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bixby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wuzz. Bixby throws a body shot but no joy. Wuzz defending well as Bixby loads up on a big left hand. #TD# Bixby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wuzz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2# Wuzz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bixby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bixby tries to advance to mount but can't. Bixby trying to control the action but Wuzz is working from the bottom. Wuzz wants to control but Bixby postures up. Bixby tries to score with some ground and pound. Wuzz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Wuzz wants to control but Bixby postures up. Wuzz is not content to let Bixby control the position. You can see the frustration on Wuzz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Wuzz tries to buck Bixby off but Bixby is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bixby working the ground and pound. Wuzz is trying to improve his position. Bixby wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy. Bixby working the ground and pound. Bixby throws an elbow but Wuzz slips to the side and avoids it well. Wuzz gets back to half guard. Bixby thows a huge punch but Wuzz dodges it nicely.
Bixby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4# Wuzz tries to get to full guard but Bixby has control of the leg. Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bixby 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. Wuzz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bixby is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Wuzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bixby pulls his head out easily. Bixby working Wuzz over with strikes. Wuzz wants to control but Bixby is keeping busy.
Wuzz gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buzz Bixby 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. This is the final round! #R3# Wuzz wants to slow Bixby down by chopping away at his legs. Bixby missing with a left hand there. Wuzz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Despite the aggression on Wuzz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bixby moves out of range as Wuzz strikes. Bixby swings for the body but Wuzz moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Bixby. Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Wuzz throws a hook but Bixby blocks it. Bixby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A punch lands to the side of Bixby 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wuzz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wuzz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bixby on the side of the head. Wuzz thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice cross by Wuzz. Bixby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Wuzz. A big left from Bixby misses. Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss! Bixby looks to land a left hand but Wuzz moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Wuzz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A big left from Bixby misses. #TD# Bixby 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. Wuzz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Wuzz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Wuzz pulls Bixby in close to prevent any damage. Wuzz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bixby has passed into side control.
Wuzz is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Bixby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Wuzz is looking for a sweep. Bixby cracks Wuzz with a big right hand but Wuzz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bixby wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy. #SUB# Bixby is trying to get an arm triangle but Wuzz is defending well. This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy. #T3# Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bixby looking to control but instead Wuzz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2# Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wuzz wants to control but Bixby is keeping busy.
Bixby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wuzz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wuzz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB# Bixby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bixby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Wuzz wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Wuzz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Wuzz's brow. Bixby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wuzz wants to sweep here but Bixby controlling him for the moment. Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Buzz Bixby showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bixby 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 86:Man Vs Boudain
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Bixby blocks a leg kick. Justice throws a nice inside leg kick. Justice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bixby throws a hook to the side of Justice's head but Justice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bixby swings widly with a right hand
and Justice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bixby's knee momentarily. Bixby avoids the body shot from Justice.
#CL2# Justice moves into the clinch. Bixby lands with a right to the head. Bixby working aggressively here.
Bixby struggles to land a body shot inside as Justice controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Bixby. Bixby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bixby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC# Bixby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bixby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab. That kick from Justice tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on. Johnny Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bixby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Justice sprawls well. Justice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bixby gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Bixby scores with a hook to the body. Justice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The fight stays on the outside here - Justice looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Justice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bixby's sensitive parts. Justice lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bixby takes a step back to recover. Bixby thuds a left hand into Justice's body. Bixby throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Justice has Bixby up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##TD# Bixby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Justice uses from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Justice won't allow Bixby to sweep him here. Justice wants to stand but Bixby is controlling his posture from full guard. Bixby throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Justice wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bixby's closed guard. He's half up but Bixby has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bixby pivots and extends the arm, Justice falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bixby! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzz Bixby! A victorious Buzz Bixby 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:
UGD 82:Moore Vs Seagram
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1# Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dolla lands a really nice looking cross but Bixby seems unphased.
Dolla scores with a body shot.
Dolla scores with a jab to the head.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Dolla. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dolla sprawls and moves away. Dolla throws a good cross that connects.
Bixby has been working on his balance at Gym Beam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dolla. Dolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bixby. Bixby scores with a nice right hand.
Dolla lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dolla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bixby scores with a jab. Dolla acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dolla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1# Dolla jabs Bixby right on the nose. Bixby blinks but takes it well. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Dolla stuffs the takedown attempt from Bixby. Bixby gets slowly back to his feet. Dolla throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. Bixby misses with a body shot.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dolla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dolla sprawls and moves away. Dolla scores with a punch to the head. Dolla throws a low kick but Bixby avoids it. Dolla throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Dolla is quick to defend against it. Bixby misses with a hook. Dolla ducked under it nicely. Dolla throws a head kick that misses. #T2# Bixby connects with a looping right hand.
Dolla looks to land a combination but Bixby avoids it well. Bixby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bixby shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dolla scores with a jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bixby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bixby misses with an uppercut. Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dolla cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg. Dolla 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.
Dolla misses with a straight left. Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Dolla. Dolla throws a looping overhand right but Bixby ducks down to avoid it. Bixby attempts a counter takedown but Dolla avoids it well and moves away. Dolla connects with a single shot there.#T3# Dolla misses with a hook. Bixby ducked under it nicely. Dolla misses with a hook. Bixby attempts a counter takedown but Dolla avoids it well and moves away. Nice straight punches there by Bixby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bixby. Bixby dodges the punch combination from Dolla.
Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolla.
A combination from Bixby does no damage. Dolla scores with a nice right hand.
Bixby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dolla has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Dolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Dolla is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bixby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Dolla throws a front kick that sends Bixby stumbling back into the cage. Dolla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Nice body kick from Dolla.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dolla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dolla is looking to score with low kicks. Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dolla sprawls and moves away. An inside leg kick lands from Dolla. Dolla lands a glancing blow to the side of Bixby's head. Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Dolla. Dolla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bixby misses with a looping right. Dolla thows a left - swing and a miss! Dolla throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A big right from Dolla misses. Dolla throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown. Dolla fights it but they end up in guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bixby won't allow Dolla to get back to his feet. Bixby wants to control from the top but Dolla keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crenflow Dolla dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dolla has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dolla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dolla throws a head kick but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Dolla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT# It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut. Dolla connects with the punch. Dolla throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Bixby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bixby. Bixby is standing up over Dolla. Dolla looks to escape but Bixby dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB# Bixby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bixby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES2# Dolla throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bixby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dolla under the eye.#T1# Dolla misses with a hook. Bixby ducked under it nicely. Dolla looks to throw the jab but Bixby is out of range. Bixby moves out of range as Dolla strikes. Dolla thuds a left hand into Bixby's body. Dolla throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Bixby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bixby. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. Dolla wants to get back to his feet but Bixby is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bixby postures up in Dolla's guard and throws a big left but Dolla blocks it. Dolla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Bixby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Dolla is looking to stand up but Bixby isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bixby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Bixby connects with a jab.#TD# Bixby looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bixby looking to pass the guard. #ES2# Dolla pushes Bixby off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dolla slips a jab from Bixby. And Dolla responds with a good body kick, but Bixby manages to step out the way in time. A slow jab from Dolla misses its intended target. Bixby appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dolla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3##SUB# Bixby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dolla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby. Bixby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dolla is not content to let Bixby control the position.#ES2# Dolla makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Bixby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolla. Dolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Bixby walks into a stiff left hand from Dolla. A low kick from Dolla misses #TD# and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown. Dolla fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2# Dolla is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bixby presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dolla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bixbys head. Bixby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dolla just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4# Bixby lands a body shot. Bixby lands with a left to the head. Bixby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dolla's elbow. Bixby blocking some punches.
Bixby lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Dolla breaks from the clinch.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Dolla. Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Dolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dolla throws the left hand but Bixby avoids the punch easily. Bixby appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bixby throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bixby slips under a jab. Dolla throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. Good exchange - Dolla coming out on top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crenflow Dolla will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Bixby slips under a jab from Dolla. Bixby lands a lovely overhand right. Bixby slips under a jab. Bixby misses with a straight right. Dolla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bixby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dolla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dolla misses with a looping left. Dolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bixby. Dolla misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dolla avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Dolla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dolla misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Dolla is predictable there #TD# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2# Dolla has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bixby has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1# Bixby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC# Dolla is rocked! Bixby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dolla with a big uppercut! Dolla tries to clinch up but Bixby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dolla to the mat! Dolla covers up and Bixby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Crenflow Dolla spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.
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Event:
UGD 78:Dykstra Vs Man II
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1# Bixby looks to land a left hand but Venger moved out of range nicely. Venger is looking for a counter combo. A swing and a miss from Bixby. Bixby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Venger counters with a left to the body. Bixby misses with a looping right. Bixby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venger. Bixby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venger. Venger misses with a right hand and Bixby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venger.
Venger just misses with a punch to the body.
Venger misses with a double jab.
Venger throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Venger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Venger throws a head kick but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1# Bixby misses with an uppercut. Venger saw that one coming. Vladimir Venger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Venger misses with a double jab.
Venger clobbers Bixby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Venger throws a body kick that misses and Bixby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Venger 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.
Nice straight punches there by Venger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Venger. Venger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Bixby both land. Nice combination. Bixby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Venger cracks Bixby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bixby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bixby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Venger lands a leg kick that knocks Bixby off balance momentarily. A big right from Venger misses. Venger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bixby throws out a counter right but Venger avoids it with no problem. Bixby might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2# Bixby throws a shot from downtown. Venger moves away and avoids it. A counter left hand to the body from Venger misses its target.#TD2# Bixby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Venger's guard. Venger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bixby puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Bixby is trying to control the action in half guard but Venger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Venger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby. #SUB2# Bixby seems to be looking for submissions.
Venger is trying to stand back up but Bixby is controlling him
Bixby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Venger is looking to escape. Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Bixby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing good reports from Venger'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. Bixby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Venger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bixby. Bixby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bixby throws a big elbow that misses. Venger working a defensive guard here.
Bixby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bixby prevents Venger from getting back to his feet. Bixby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Venger keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. Bixby tries to free his leg and advance position but Venger is retaining full guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bixby with a nice head shot there. Venger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bixby stands up over Venger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bixby lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bixby throwing strikes from guard but Venger blocks nicely. Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss. Bixby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Venger wants to stand but Bixby is controlling the position. Venger trying to keep a closed guard but Bixby is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buzz Bixby will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venger. Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venger. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby lands a right hook to the body.
Vladimir Venger is winning the standup battle so far. Venger misses with a straight left. A swing and a miss from Venger. Bixby looks to land a combination but Venger avoids it well. Venger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Venger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bixby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venger has time to react. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venger sees it coming and avoids it easily. Venger misses with a hook. Bixby ducked under it nicely. A slow jab from Venger misses its intended target. Bixby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venger. Venger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bixby.#T1# Bixby connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target. A slow jab from Venger misses its intended target. Venger throws a hook but Bixby avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Bixby misses the target. Bixby scores with a nice strike. Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Venger. Bixby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bixby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vengers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2# Bixby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2# Bixby is working for a kimura but Venger is defending it quite comfortably.
Bixby trying to control the action but Venger is working from the bottom. #T2# Venger is looking to escape. Venger gets full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Venger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Venger keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. Bixby throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Venger has momentary wrist control but Bixby slips an elbow through the middle. Bixby passes Venger's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Bixby wants to work for an arm triangle but Venger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bixby is nestled in close to Venger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES# Venger has one foot on Bixby's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Bixby misses with a lunging right hand
and Venger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bixby avoids the head kick by Venger.
Venger slips under a jab. Bixby misses the shot to the body. Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venger.
A little jabbing left from Bixby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bixby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4# Venger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venger.
Venger dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Venger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Venger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bixby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bixby throws an off balance right hand
and Venger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Venger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Venger there as he acknowledges the shot. Bixby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A telegraphed right hand from Venger misses the target. Bixby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Venger. Bixby throws a jab when Venger was well out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Venger misses the target. Bixby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bixby scores with a three punch combo!
Bixby works over Venger's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2# Venger is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby 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# Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venger throws an overhand right that lands on Bixby's shoulder, as Bixby tries to avoid the shot. Venger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bixby back to the cage. Venger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A jab from Bixby does it's job there. Bixby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oh Venger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bixby walks into a stiff left hand from Venger. Venger seems to have got his legs back now. A combination from Bixby does no damage. Venger misses with a hook. Bixby ducked under it nicely. Venger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venger. Bixby does a little dance to reset his feet. Bixby lands a jab to Venger's midsection. Nice shot by Bixby. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Venger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1# Bixby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bixby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venger circles away. Venger throws an off balance right hand
and Bixby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bixby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Venger darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Venger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bixby lands with a good body shot. Venger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Venger tries to score with a low kick but Bixby moves his leg out of the way. Bixby throws out a counter right but Venger avoids it with no problem. Venger throws a leg kick that misses. Bixby throws a hook to the side of Venger's head but Venger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little feinted left hand from Venger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Venger scores with a nice strike. Venger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2# Venger dodges the punch combination from Bixby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bixby lands a right hook to the body.
Bixby takes a swing at Venger's ribcage but misses. Venger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Venger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby. Venger throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Venger 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. Bixby throwing strikes but missing. Vladimir Venger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bixby content to stall in guard here. #T3# Venger has momentary wrist control but Bixby slips an elbow through the middle. Bixby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bixby lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss. Bixby looking to sit in guard and control but Venger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Venger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Venger showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Venger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bixby swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2# Bixby working for a triangle but Venger defends it easily.
#SUB2# Bixby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venger trying to control but Bixby is working from the bottom. Venger with a nice head shot there. Venger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Bixby working for submissions but it's allowed Venger to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Buzz Bixby. Well Bixby 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 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Vladimir Venger was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh crapper. I'm gonna get released losing to a sack of potatoes like that. '.
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Event:
USFC 157
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Lafitte tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lafitte. Lafitte misses with a hook
and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut. Bixby jabs Lafitte to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bixby misses with a body shot.
Lafitte misses the body punch #TD# so Bixby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Lafitte is pulling down on Bixby's head to control his posture. Bixby lands a couple of digs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bixby trying to control but Lafitte is working from the bottom. Lafitte seems keen to control Bixby's posture. Bixby throwing strikes from guard but Lafitte blocks nicely. #T1# Bixby distracts Lafitte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lafitte looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bixby tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafitte is retaining full guard. Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lafitte is looking to stand up but Bixby isn't so interested in that idea. Lafitte pulls Bixby in close to his closed guard and prevents Bixby from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Bixby drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lafitte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lafitte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lafitte! #REVB# Bixby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Bixby is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Bixby with the active half guard here but Lafitte passes nicely into side control. Bixby is trying to improve his position.#T3# Lafitte controls the position from side control. Lafitte working away. Bixby is looking to regain half guard here but Lafitte keeps moving and retains side control. Lafitte controlling from side mount. Bixby is trying to get back to half guard.#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. Bixby is trying to control Lafitte's posture but Lafitte avoids it. Lafitte in side control, just content to control the action for now. Bixby is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lafitte off and has taken his back! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bixby has Lafitte flattened out and is raining down punches. Bixby is hanging on to Lafitte's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. That's time! Bixby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Lafitte throws a chopping leg kick but Bixby manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Lafitte misses with a body shot.
Lafitte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bixby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lafitte drops his hands momentarily and Bixby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bixby throws a sloppy body shot
and Lafitte counters with a body kick. Bixby swings for the body but Lafitte moves out of range.
Lafitte throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Lafitte moves into the clinch successfully.
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafitte misses with a short punch on the inside. Bixby will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lafitte up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bixby displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lafitte up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Lafitte fails to land. #T1# Bixby misses with a hook from the clinch. Lafitte misses with a body punch.
Bixby lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Bixby. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bixby. Bixby lands a left hand.
#BC2# Lafitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. That kick from Lafitte tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on. Bixby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lafitte throws a hook but Bixby avoids it easily. Bixby is looking to wear down Lafitte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A nice combination there by Bixby.
Lafitte 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.
Lafitte ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. Bixby sets himself, and Lafitte steps forward looking for the clinch! Bixby avoids it this time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lafitte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lafitte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bixby.#T2# Bixby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafitte. Lafitte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Bixby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lafitte swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Nice shot by Bixby. Lafitte throws a nice head kick!
Lafitte dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bixby dips to his left and cracks Lafitte with an uppercut! Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC# Lafitte is rocked! Bixby is stalking Lafitte. Lafitte circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bixby, and it's lights out! Lafitte really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
USFC 150
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Abrams takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Abrams. Abrams throws a head kick that misses. Bixby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bixby misses with a hook. Abrams takes a shot right to the bread basket. Abrams tries to clinch up but Bixby circles away and keeps his distance. Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abrams misses with a shot to the body and Bixby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Abrams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Abrams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bixby. Good exchange - Bixby coming out on top. A nice inside leg kick there by Abrams. That's going to slow Bixby down. Abrams swings widly with a right hand
and Bixby counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby throws a hook but Abrams avoids it easily. Abrams looks for the body kick but Bixby saw that one coming. Abrams on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bixby scores with a hook to the body. Abrams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bixby lands with a right hand. Bixby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Abrams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abrams is looking to clinch. Bixby throws out a counter right but Abrams avoids it with no problem. Abrams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Abrams enables Bixby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Abrams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bixby landing with the ground and pound. Abrams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bixby's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bixby's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bixby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bixby keeps trying to improve his position. Bixby cracks Abrams with a solid left hand. Bixby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bixby's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bixby is in close to Abrams's body, working some short punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bixby works over Abrams with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# Bixby preventing the sweep. Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Abrams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bixby postures up.
Bixby cracks Abrams with a solid left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bixby landing with the ground and pound. Bixby is in close to Abrams's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bixby prevents Abrams from getting back to his feet. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Abrams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bixby defends well.#SUB# Abrams working for a triangle but Bixby defends it easily.
#T3# Abrams wants to sweep but no luck. Abrams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Bixby passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bixby working away. Abrams is looking to regain half guard here but Bixby keeps moving and retains side control. Bixby looks up at the clock and then as Abrams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bixby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bixby lands a few punches from side control. Abrams is trying to control Bixby's posture but Bixby avoids it. Bixby works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Abrams tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bixby trying to control the position but Abrams is working away. #T4# Abrams struggling a bit here. Bixby lands an elbow. Bixby working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abrams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bixby connects with a decent elbow. Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Abrams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Abrams is not in a great position here, taking some shots. My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Bixby has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Bixby landing 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! Bixby is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Abrams misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Bixby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The fighters circling - Bixby throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bixby cracks a nice hook into Abrams's ribs.#TD2# Bixby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abrams is trying to defend but Bixby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Abrams has hold of Bixby's hands but Bixby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES# Abrams kicks off Bixby and gets to his feet. Jab, jab by Bixby - just one landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abrams 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.
Bixby connects with a body shot that sends Abrams's belly button to the back. The fight stays on the outside here - Abrams looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bixby! But no joy. Bixby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bixby lands a jab to the head.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Bixby counters with a straight right hand. Bixby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Abrams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bixby's calf. Abrams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bixby misses with the combination.
Bixby connects with a jab. Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bixby lands a nice hook to Abrams's body. Abrams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abrams in his tracks. Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrams was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby. Bixby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Abrams slips under a jab from Bixby. Bixby with a nice cross. Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Abrams 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. Bixby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Abrams throws a low kick but Bixby avoids it. Abrams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2# Abrams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bixby checks it well. Bixby misses with a straight left. Abrams throwing a counter right hand but Bixby manages to avoid it. Bixby scores with a jab. Buzz Bixby seems to be getting the better of the standup. Abrams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bixby to score with a decent uppercut. Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bixby scores with a one two! Abrams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2# Abrams is rocked! Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bixby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bixby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abrams at a distance.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Bixby moves out of range easily. Bixby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bixby scores with a decent looking hook. Bixby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Oh Abrams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bixby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bixby throws a jab when Abrams was well out of range. Abrams avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Abrams seems to have got his legs back now. Abrams lands with a kick to the temple. Bixby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3# Abrams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Bixby misses. Abrams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Abrams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bixby, pushing him back against the cage. Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bixby is trying to maintain a safe position but Abrams gets an underhook and turns Bixby into the cage. Abrams trying to land knees to the body.
Bixby lands a left hand.
Bixby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrams backwards. Bixby can't get the takedown.
Bixby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abrams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Nice elbow from Abrams. Bixby pushes Abrams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bixby taking a breather. Bixby just leaning against Abrams, taking a breather. Bixby lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrams. Bixby dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
#T4# Abrams tries a body shot but Bixby blocks it.
Come on Bixby - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bixby scores with a nice hook to the head. Bixby lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Bixby - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Bixby breaks from the clinch.
Bixby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abrams on the side of the head. Abrams pushes Bixby away with a front kick. Abrams misses with a head kick.
Bixby lands a jab to the nose.#TD2# Bixby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bixby showed some decent athleticism there. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Bixby lands strikes from half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Abrams tries to get to full guard but Bixby has control of the leg. Bixby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abrams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby 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# Bixby connects with a combination that backs up Abrams into the cage. Bixby lands a flurry of punches that gets past Abrams's guard. Abrams is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bixby bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby! After winning the bout, Buzz Bixby 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:
USFC 144
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Bixby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bixby lands with a good body shot. Bixby sizes up Karelis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Karelis wants to slow Bixby down by chopping away at his legs. Karelis tests Bixby's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters circling - Karelis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bixby misses with a looping left. Bixby takes a swing at Karelis's ribcage but misses. Karelis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelis. Bixby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bixby moves into range and connects with a jab. Bixby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Karelis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bixby blocks a head kick by Karelis.
Bixby moves out of range as Karelis strikes. Karelis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karelis takes one on the button. Bixby avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bixby slips under a jab from Karelis. Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelis moves away. Karelis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2# It looks like Buzz Bixby has been cut.#T1# Bixby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bixby lands a jab. Kostas Karelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Karelis lands a left and a right that send Bixby crashing to the mat, dazed. Karelis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Bixby is rocked! Bixby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Bixby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bixby leaves his chin hanging out and Karelis seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bixby crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kostas Karelis!
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Event:
USFC 139
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ataman.
Bixby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataman. A little feinted left hand from Bixby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ataman tests Bixby's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ataman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ataman lands a glancing blow to the side of Bixby's head. Ataman connects with an inside leg kick. Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ataman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bixby to score with a decent uppercut. Bixby throws out a loose jab but Ataman uses good head movement to avoid it. Ataman ducks right into an uppercut from Bixby. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ataman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bixby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bixby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ataman flicks out a counter leg kick but Bixby steps away. Ataman misses the jab. Bixby shoots for a double leg takedown but Ataman sprawls well. He's pushed Bixby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bixby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.#T1# Ataman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bixby.
Ataman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ataman in his tracks. Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby connects with a crisp jab. Ataman misses with a straight left. Bixby appears to be looking for a big counter. Bixby connects with a jab. Ataman tries for a takedown but Bixby circles away easily and Bixby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ataman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Ataman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bixby is just out of range. Bixby moves out of range as Ataman strikes. Bixby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ataman thows a leg kick but Bixby checks it and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Ataman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bixby. Bixby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD# Bixby drops Ataman with a left right combo! Bixby follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC# Ataman is rocked! A big shot lands for Bixby! That's hurt Ataman! Will he recover? Bixby fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby! Our winner, Buzz Bixby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
USFC 134
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1# A jab from Bixby finds it's way through Bernside's defenses. Bernside throws a low kick, looking for Bixby's leg but Bixby calmly moves out of range. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Bernside let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bixby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bernside's hands.#CUT# It looks like David Bernside has been cut. Bernside misses with a double jab.
Bixby dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A big left from Bixby misses. Bixby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bernside misses with a head kick.
Bernside takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss! Bixby sets himself, and Bernside steps forward looking for the clinch! Bixby avoids it this time. Bixby takes a swing at Bernside's ribcage but misses. Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bernside sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bernside's coach down at ... was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bernside's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice leg kick lands there from Bernside. Bixby avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bernside misses with a body kick.#T1# Bernside scores with a nice strike. Bernside misses with a low kick. David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bernside throws out a loose jab but Bixby uses good head movement to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Bixby misses its target.#TD# Bernside gets caught napping as Bixby dives in and scores a takedown. Bernside manages to retain guard. Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bixby throwing strikes from guard but Bernside blocks nicely. Bernside looking to control.
Bixby preventing the sweep. Bixby postures up.
Bixby wants to control from the top but Bernside keeps moving. Bixby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bernside's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# Bixby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bixby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bixby throws a big elbow that misses. Bernside lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# We've been hearing good reports from Bixby'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. Bernside sitting in guard here, content to control. Bernside wants to control from the top but Bixby keeps moving. Bernside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bernside must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bixby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernside is one step ahead there. Bixby trying to keep a closed guard but Bernside is proving a slippery customer.
Bixby 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.#T3# Bixby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernside. Bernside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bixby being controlled here, momentarily. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bernside trying to control but Bixby is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bernside tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bixby is able to avoid easily. A little feinted left hand from Bixby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bernside. Bernside misses the shot to the body. Bernside connects with a crisp jab. Bixby looks to throw the jab but Bernside is out of range. #TD# Bernside gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4# Bixby is fighting to break Bernside's control of his arms but Bernside is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bernside trying to keep a closed guard but Bixby is proving a slippery customer.
Bixby distracts Bernside with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bernside wants to sweep but no luck. Bixby throws an elbow that misses. Bernside uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bixby's guard. Nice move by Bernside!#REVB##SUB# Bixby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernside defends it easily. Bernside postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Bernside throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bixby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bernside tries to score with a low kick but Bixby moves his leg out of the way. Bernside listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD# Bixby gets the takedown into side control. Bernside is looking to regain half guard here but Bixby keeps moving and retains side control. Bernside is trying to control Bixby's posture but Bixby avoids it. #SUB# Bixby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bernside takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bernside dodges the ground and pound from Bixby.#T1# Bernside is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Bixby landing strikes. Bernside tries to buck Bixby off but Bixby is having none of it.#SUB# Bixby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernside, who protects the arm well. Bixby working the head with strikes. Bixby lands an elbow. Bernside tries to bench press Bixby off him but Bixby keeps the position. Bixby advances to mount. Bixby lands a big shot there that rocks Bernside but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2# Bernside regains half guard. Bixby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernside can do to turn this around? Bixby slips a nice elbow through Bernside's hands, connecting with Bernside's forehead. Bixby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT# That has opened up David Bernside's cut even more. Bernside is pressing down on Bixby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bernside wants to sweep but no luck. Bernside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bixby manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bernside stays in close to Bixby's body and controls the position. #SUB# Bernside avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bernside is working Bixby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB# Bixby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bernside slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Bixby is trying to get back to half guard. Bernside tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. You can see the frustration on Bixby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. You can see the frustration on Bixby's face as Bernside controls the position. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bixby tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Bixby's face as Bernside controls the position. Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bixby keeps working. Bixby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Bernside is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bixby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernside. #SUB# Bixby looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that second round. The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Bernside takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses. An inside leg kick from Bernside misses. Bernside lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bixby at a distance.
Bernside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bixby. Nice shot lands for Bixby. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bixby. Bernside wants to clinch up but Bixby keeps it at a distance. A big right from Bixby misses. A big right from Bixby misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bernside circles away quickly and effectively. Bixby throws a jab when Bernside was well out of range. Bernside throws a sloppy head kick and Bixby moves out of range easily. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bixby. David Bernside seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Bernside looks to clinch and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut. Bernside tries to close the distance and clinch but Bixby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Bernside's shoulder, as Bernside tries to avoid the shot. Bixby misses the jab. Bernside takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses. Bernside lands with a hook. Bixby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bernside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bixby. Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss! Bernside lands with a hook. Bixby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bernside bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bixby's head backwards. Bernside throws a leg kick #TD# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bixby lands strikes from half guard. Bernside tries to get to full guard but Bixby has control of the leg. #T2# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bixby lands a nice short elbow. Bixby working over Bernside with some ground and pound. Bernside looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bixby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT# David Bernside's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Bernside's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
USFC 128
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Bixby scores with a sloppy right hand. Lafitte should have avoided that one. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lafitte!
#CUT2# It looks like Buzz Bixby has been cut. Lafitte throws a series of strikes that have Bixby backpedaling.
Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lafitte is looking to score with low kicks. Lafitte misses with a straight left. Bixby shoots in looking for a takedown but Lafitte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bixby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A combination from Bixby does no damage. Lafitte lands a front kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bixby throws a body punch but Lafitte moves out of range. Bixby throws a shot from downtown. Lafitte moves away and avoids it. Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bixby avoids a kick to the body.
Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafitte was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby. Lafitte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lafitte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bixby keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Lafitte pushes Bixby up against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Bixby misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Bixby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafitte throws a jab when Bixby was well out of range. It looked like Bixby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lafitte. Bixby connects with a looping right hand.
Lafitte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A decent looking cross lands there for Lafitte. Lafitte connects with a looping right hand.
Bixby throws a right hand that misses
and Lafitte counters with a nice body shot. Bixby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2# Lafitte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bixby, pushing him back against the cage. Bixby gets through Lafitte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lafitte working hard to break the clinch. Lafitte pushes Bixby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bixby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bixby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lafitte lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Lafitte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Lafitte thows a leg kick but Bixby checks it #TD# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Lafitte told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Bixby not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bixby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bixby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lafitte keeps control of the position for the meantime. Lafitte is looking to improve his position.
Bixby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lafitte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lafitte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bixby. #T3# Lafitte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB# Bixby seems to be looking for submissions.
Lafitte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bixby. Bixby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bixby 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. #SUB# Bixby seems to be working for a kimura but Lafitte defends the submission attempt. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bixby lands a nice short elbow. Lafitte works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4# Lafitte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. Bixby throwing strikes but missing. Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bixby lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lafitte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lafitte pulls Bixby in to control the position. Bixby looking to sit in guard and control but Lafitte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Lafitte controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bixby 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# 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 Buzz Bixby will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Buzz Bixby'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# Lafitte throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bixby's corner calls for a 1-2. Bixby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bixby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bixby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lafitte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bixby is out of range and Lafitte settles back down. Bixby throws a body shot but no joy. Lafitte scores with a body shot.
Lafitte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bixby sizes up Lafitte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bixby connects with a right hand. Lafitte shakes it off. Lafitte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bixby. Lafitte throws a head kick that misses. Bixby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lafitte throws a jab when Bixby was well out of range. Lafitte throws a leg kick but Bixby moved away. Lafitte tries to move into range but Bixby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1# Bixby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC# Lafitte is rocked! A bone on bone clash there as Bixby blocks the leg kick.
Bixby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bixby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bixby jabs at Lafitte's body. Lafitte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lafitte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby. Bixby lands a slapping body shot.
Lafitte thumps Bixby with a low kick. Lafitte defending well as Bixby loads up on a big left hand. Lafitte misses with a looping left. Lafitte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bixby's head. Lafitte throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Bixby to counter with a crisp jab. Lafitte is still on wobbly legs! Can Bixby finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Bixby looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Lafitte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bixby wants to control from the top but Lafitte keeps moving. #T2# Bixby cracks Lafitte with a solid left hand. Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bixby postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lafitte covers up, he's hurt! Bixby keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bixby and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bixby can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
USFC 122
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Montana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bixbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bixby throws a shot to the body.
Bixby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily. A kick lands to the mid section there for Montana. Bixby misses with a hook. Nice shot by Bixby. A left and a right from Montana both land. Nice combination. #CUT2# It looks like Buzz Bixby has been cut. 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! A clash of legs there as Bixby blocks the low kick. Bixby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Bixby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montana has time to react.#T1# Bixby lands a jab to Montana's midsection. Bixby throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Montana. Bixby misses with a straight left. Montana on the wrong end of a nice jab. Montana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bixby moves out of range as Montana strikes. Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby. Bixby throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it. Bixby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montana.
#T2# Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Bixby. That snapped Montana's head back.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook. 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! Good exchange - Bixby coming out on top. Bixby stuns Montana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bixby connects with a nice looking jab.
Bixby swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bixby moves into range and connects with a jab. Coke Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bixby swings widly with a right hand
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Montana misses the jab. A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target. #T3# Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bixby fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Buzz Bixby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the body from Montana misses and Bixby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Montana enables Bixby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bixby looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bixby postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it. Bixby controls from within his opponent's guard. Montana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby. #T4# Bixby wants to pass the guard but Montana is keeping the position. Montana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there. Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Montana connects with a right hand. Bixby shakes it off. Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Bixby throws a right hand that misses
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Montana misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming. Montana throws a jab when Bixby was well out of range. Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks. Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bixby takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. Bixby lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range. Bixby thuds his right hand into Montana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana slips a jab and a cross from Bixby.
Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here. Montana tried to score with a low kick but Bixby checks it. A swing and a miss from Bixby. Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. Montana counters with a body kick. Buzz Bixby is winning the standup battle so far. Montana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bixby slips a straight right by Montana. A jab lands there for Bixby. Montana digs a good body shot into Bixby's ribs. Bixby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bixby moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2# Montana throws a leg kick that misses. Montana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bixby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bixby misses with a straight right. Bixby takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. Montana on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bixby darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Montana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bixby blocks a head kick by Montana.
Bixby avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Bixby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bixby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Montana. Montana lands a jab. Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bixby. Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. #T3# Montana looks to throw the jab but Bixby is out of range. Montana ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montana. It looked like Bixby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bixby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand. Bixby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bixby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bixby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around? Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. Montana slips a straight right by Bixby. Bixby moves out of range of the body kick from Montana.
Bixby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bixby looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range. Montana swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
#T4# Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bixby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montana! But no joy. Bixby dips to his left and cracks Montana with an uppercut! Bixby misses with a straight left. Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bixby manages to avoid it. Jab, jab by Bixby - just one landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bixby 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. Montana throws a hook but Bixby blocks it. Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana misses with a straight right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buzz Bixby will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Montana swinging wildly here.
Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks. Montana lands the left hand. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana slips under a jab. Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bixby scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Bixby missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montana! But no joy. Bixby throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Montana misses with a straight left. Bixby works Montana's body with a nice hook. Montana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bixby is out of range and Montana settles back down. Bixby misses with a body shot.
Bixby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. Bixby throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Montana counter with a right hand. Bixby looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range. Bixby throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Montana has knocked Bixby down with a huge combo! Montana steps away and waves a wobbly Bixby back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Bixby is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby lands a body shot.
Oh Bixby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bixby throws an off balance right hand
and Montana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bixby seems to have got his legs back now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bixby throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bixby doesn't seem phased though.#T2# Bixby connects with a single shot there. Donk. Bixby catches Montana right on the button with a cross. Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana. Montana misses with a body kick. Montana works the jab nicely. Montana throws out a loose jab but Bixby uses good head movement to avoid it. Bixby misses with an uppercut. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montana! But no joy. Bixby throws a hook but Montana blocks it. Bixby misses with a looping left. Bixby moves out of range of the body kick.#T3# Bixby scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2# Montana cracks Bixby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bixby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Montana finish him?
Bixby looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range. Montana throws a looping overhand right but Bixby ducks down to avoid it. Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Bixby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Montana dodges the ground and pound from Bixby. Bixby lands a few punches from side control. We've been hearing that Bixby has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Bixby 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. Bixby is putting a hurting on Montana here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB# Bixby is trying to get an arm triangle but Montana is defending well. Bixby is putting a hurting on Montana here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4# Bixby scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB# Bixby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Montana 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. Bixby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Bixby cracks Montana with a big elbow. Montana is not content to let Bixby control the position. #SUB# Bixby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Buzz Bixby did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Montana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Montana throws a big shot that misses. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bixby throws a right hand that misses
and Montana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby with a poor takedown #KD2# and Montana counters with a crisp one two that drops Bixby! Montana thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bixby to his feet! Bixby is in big trouble! Montana throws the kick towards the body but Bixby avoids it. Bixby misses with an uppercut
and Montana counters with a big right hand! Oh Bixby is in trouble here! Montana follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana! Coke Montana is the new light heavyweight champion! A victorious Coke Montana 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:
PF 15 - Bismark vs Abrams
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Sandman throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Sandman is looking for a sweep. Bixby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sandman is in trouble now - Bixby has advanced to mount! Sandman tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bixby with a couple of short strikes. Bixby working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2# Sandman is rocked! Bixby loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sandman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bixby land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bixby stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby! A victorious Buzz Bixby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated The Sandman had this to say: 'cunt was doped up'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1# Bixby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butcher under the eye. Bixby lands with a hook. Butcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bixby works the jab nicely. Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Bixby. Bixby scores with a decent looking hook. Bixby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Butcher gets tackled into the cage by Bixby. Bixby maintains the clinch. #TD# Bixby manages to pull guard.
Bixby tries to land a sweep but no joy. Butcher wants to control from the top but Bixby keeps moving. Bixby keeping full guard, as Butcher tries to pass. #SUB# Bixby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Bixby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butcher postures up.
Bixby has control of Butcher's left arm, preventing Butcher from doing any damage. #T1# Butcher wants to control from the top but Bixby keeps moving. #SUB# Bixby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butcher is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Bixby is looking for a triangle but Butcher pushes his legs off easily.
Butcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Bixby is retaining full guard. #SUB# Bixby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bixby wants to sweep but no luck. Butcher looking to sit in guard and control but Bixby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Butcher 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. Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bixby won't allow Butcher to sweep him here. Bixby lands a couple of elbows. Bixby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bixby wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving. Bixby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now. Bixby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bixby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Butcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bixby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bixby throwing strikes but missing. Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Butcher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3# Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bixby postures up.
Bixby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Butcher told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. Bixby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Butcher's brow. Butcher working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Bixby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bixby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bixby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bixby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bixby trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss. Bixby postures up in Butcher's guard and throws a big left but Butcher blocks it. Bixby trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom. Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there. Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Butcher wants to clinch up but Bixby keeps it at a distance. Bixby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bixby scores with a jab. Bixby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butcher is fending him off so far but Bixby persists. Nope, Butcher circles away and we're back to standing. Bixby throws a hook but Butcher avoids it easily. Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Butcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD# Bixby closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Butcher to the mat! Butcher manages to get full guard. Butcher wants to sweep here but Bixby controlling him for the moment. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Bixby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Butcher's brow. This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bixby preventing the sweep. #T1# Bixby trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom. Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. Bixby landing with the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butcher can do anything to dispel that myth. Bixby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Butcher's head. Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bixby scoring with some ground and pound. #T2# Bixby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butcher's head. Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Butcher's brow. Bixby 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. Bixby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bixby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bixby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet. Bixby distracts Butcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bixby postures up.
Bixby trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom. Butcher looking to control.
Bixby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bixby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there. #SUB# Bixby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3# Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet. Butcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bixby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bixby scoring with punches to the head and body. Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby. Bixby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bixby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bixby stands up over Butcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bixby cracks Butcher with a solid left hand.#T4# Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby. Bixby throwing strikes but missing. Bixby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there. Butcher is trying to keep Bixby in close.
Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. Bixby wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving. Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bixby working some strikes from top position. Bixby wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. Bixby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Butcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bixby throws a poor cross that misses
and Bixby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bixby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bixby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Butcher misses. Jab from Bixby. Bixby throws a good cross that connects.
Buzz Bixby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bixby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.#ROC# Butcher is rocked! Bixby throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it. Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Bixby finish him?#CL2# Butcher clinches up with Bixby and pushes him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bixby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Butcher is defending well. Bixby misses with a body punch.
Butcher seems to have recovered his senses. Butcher stalling in the clinch but Bixby improves position. #T1# Bixby has Butcher pushed against the cage. Bixby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bixby scores with an uppercut up the middle. Butcher taking a breather. Butcher is looking to control Bixby's arms but Bixby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage. Butcher throws an elbow but it misses.
Bixby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bixby scores with a nice short uppercut. Bixby dips a shoulder and cracks Butcher with a mighty uppercut! Butcher falls back against the cage and Bixby unloads with a barrage of strikes! Butcher is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bixby screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby! A victorious Buzz Bixby 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:
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Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1# Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pompier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bixby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Good shot there by Bixby. Pompier moves away from the strike by Bixby. Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss! Pompier defending well as Bixby loads up on a big left hand. Pompier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bixby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pompier. Pompier slips a straight right by Bixby. Pompier scores with a body shot.
Bixby throws a body punch but Pompier moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pompier misses with an uppercut. Bixby throws a jab when Pompier was well out of range. Pompier looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bixby misses with a body shot
and Pompier counters with a straight right hand. Bixby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1# Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pompier was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby. Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pompier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bixby.#CL# Bixby has closed the distance and engaged Pompier in a clinch.
Pompier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pompier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bixby has him pressed against the cage. Bixby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bixby keeps control of Pompier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pompier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Pompier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Pompier. Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Pompier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Pompier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pompier avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pompier! But no joy.#T2# Pompier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby. The fighters circle momentarily. Pompier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bixby lands with a nice body punch. Pompier blocks a jab. Bixby dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Buzz Bixby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bixby tries to clinch up but Pompier circles away and keeps his distance. A cross from Pompier lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pompier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A big left from Pompier misses. Bixby tries to clinch there but Pompier circles away.
Bixby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pompier's head backwards. Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pompier.
Pompier cracks a nice hook into Bixby's ribs.#T3# Pompier staying out of range there. Bixby throws a hook but Pompier avoids it easily. Bixby misses with a body shot
and Pompier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pompier throws a body shot but no joy. Bixby appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD# Bixby shoots in and gets a takedown into Pompier's guard.#ES2# Pompier pushes Bixby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Bixby getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bixby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pompier paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pompier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bixby is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Pompier looks to land a left hand but Bixby moved out of range nicely. Pompier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bixby scores with a nice right hand.
#T4# Pompier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pompier thows a left - swing and a miss! Pompier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pompier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bixby misses with a hook. Pompier ducked under it nicely. A punch combination from Bixby misses. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Pompier saw that one coming. Stephane Pompier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bixby with a jab. Bixby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bixby's corner calls for a 1-2. Bixby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC# Pompier is rocked! Bixby closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pompier! Bixby dives in looking to finish! Pompier is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby! Buzz Bixby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1# A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target. Bixby avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming. Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell misses the jab. Bixby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bixby moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Bixby instigates a clinch. #TD# Bixby gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell 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. Bixby distracts Mitchell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bixby throws a big elbow that misses. Bixby is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control. Bixby with a nice head shot there.#T1# Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet. Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow. Mitchell is trying to control the position but Bixby postures up. Bixby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bixby 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. Bixby landing with the ground and pound. Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet. Bixby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bixby throws a big elbow that misses. Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bixby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bixby scoring with some ground and pound. Bixby cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand. Bixby is stalling in the full guard. #T2# Bixby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bixby scoring with some ground and pound. We've been hearing that Bixby has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Mitchell 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. Bixby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bixby throws a big elbow that misses. Bixby throws a big elbow that misses. Bixby is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3# Bixby throwing strikes but missing. Bixby is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bixby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bixby preventing the sweep. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mitchell 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bixby looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Bixby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Bixby looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mitchell passes into side control!#T4# An elbow from Mitchell crashes against the mat.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Bixby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mitchell moves into full mount! Mitchell tries to control but Bixby wriggling away. Mitchell controlling from the full mount. Mitchell working away from the top, dropping strikes. Mitchell punching from mount but Bixby doing a good job of avoiding damage. Bixby is looking to improve his position but Mitchell isn't that keen on the idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Mitchell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A jab from Bixby finds it's way through Mitchell's defenses. Bixby 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.
Bixby digs a good body shot into Mitchell's ribs. A shot to the body from Mitchell misses enabling Bixby to counter with a crisp jab. Bixby throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming. A jab from Mitchell misses. Bixby misses with a straight left. Bixby connects with a nice looking jab.
Bixby slips a straight right by Mitchell. Bixby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mitchell misses the jab. Bixby lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bixby misses with a looping left. Bixby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
#T1# Mitchell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bixby staying out of range there. A telegraphed right hand from Bixby misses the target. Mitchell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bixby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bixby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Bixby digs a good body shot into Mitchell's ribs. Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Bixby ducks down to avoid it. Mitchell misses with a looping left. Bixby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mitchell under the eye. Bixby misses with a wild body shot. Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes. Bixby connects with a body shot that sends Mitchell's belly button to the back. Bixby lands with a cross. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice uppercut lands for Bixby. That snapped Mitchell's head back.
Mitchell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bixby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bixby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell. Bixby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around? Bixby scores with a nice strike. A punch combination from Mitchell misses. Mitchell tries to bum rush Bixby with a series of wild strikes but Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Bixby ducks down to avoid it. Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bixby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mitchell momentarily.
#TD# Bixby drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Bixby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bixby scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully. Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Bixby postures up.
Bixby trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom. Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow. Bixby wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. Bixby is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. Bixby forces his way into half guard.#T4# Mitchell is not content to let Bixby control the position. Mitchell is looking to improve his position.
Bixby throwing shots but Mitchell is blocking nicely. #SUB# Bixby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mitchell is just riding it out for now. Bixby eventually gives up the hold. Bixby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bixby working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bixby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bixby misses with a series of wild punches.
Bixby dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bixby blocks a jab. Buzz Bixby is winning the standup battle so far. Mitchell defending well as Bixby loads up on a big left hand. Bixby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bixby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.#TD# Bixby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bixby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitchell defending well though. Mitchell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bixby scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1# Bixby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mitchell controlling the position well. Mitchell taking some punishment here, with Bixby in his half guard. Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bixby works his way into full mount! Bixby looking to finish with strikes here!
Bixby with shots to the head and body - Mitchell looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT# It looks like Logan Mitchell has been cut. Mitchell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB# Bixby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# Bixby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mitchell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Bixby lands with a punch from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bixby working the head and body with strikes. Bixby throwing shots but Mitchell is blocking nicely. Bixby lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mitchell! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bixby jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby! A very excited looking Buzz Bixby 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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