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Event:
KOFC 122 - Andreev vs Arias
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Eirikson needs to keep his hands up - Mubango had a free shot at his head there.
Eirikson misses with a left hand
and Mubango counters with a nice kick to the body.
Eirikson throws an off balance right hand
and Mubango counters with a body kick that stops Eirikson in his tracks momentarily.
Mubango motions for Eirikson to come forward. Mubango throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eirikson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mubango.
Eirikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mubango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mubango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eirikson manages to avoid it.
Eirikson is looking for a counter combo.
Eirikson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Mubango lands a leg kick that knocks Eirikson off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mubango.
Mubango throws a shot from downtown. Eirikson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Eirikson misses the target.
Eirikson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Eirikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eirikson. Mubango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mubango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eirikson throws out the jab.
Eirikson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Mubango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eirikson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Eirikson pushes Mubango off and gets back to his feet.
Leif Eirikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A slow jab from Eirikson misses its intended target.
Mubango lands a really nice looking cross but Eirikson seems unphased.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eirikson.
Eirikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Mubango misses.
Mubango throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mubango slips a straight right by Eirikson.
Mubango slips under a jab from Eirikson.
Mubango throws out a counter right but Eirikson avoids it with no problem.
Eirikson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mubango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mubango fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eirikson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Eirikson misses the target.
Eirikson looks to land a right hand but Mubango moved out of range.
Eirikson jabs Mubango to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eirikson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Mubango scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eirikson misses with a few strikes there.
Mubango slips under a jab from Eirikson.
Mubango looks to land a body kick but Eirikson moved away.
Eirikson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mubango, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eirikson throwing a counter right hand but Mubango manages to avoid it.
Eirikson misses the shot to the body.
Eirikson defending well as Mubango loads up on a big left hand.
Mubango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eirikson's sensitive parts.
Mubango has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mubango throws an overhand right that lands on Eirikson's shoulder, as Eirikson tries to avoid the shot.
Eirikson looks to land a right hand but Mubango moved out of range.
Eirikson moves out of range of the body kick from Mubango.
Eirikson lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Mubango.
Eirikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mubango was well out of range. Poor timing from Eirikson.
Mubango counters with a body kick.
Eirikson misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Mubango counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Eirikson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mubango missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mubango thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mubango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eirikson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mubango.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eirikson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mubango cracks Eirikson with a solid left hand.
Mubango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing.
Mubango is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Mubango throwing strikes from guard but Eirikson blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eirikson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mubango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mubango working some strikes from top position.
Mubango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mubango throws an elbow that misses. Eirikson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mubango's guard. Nice move by Eirikson!#REVR#
Eirikson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eirikson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Mubango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mubango connects with a leg kick. Eirikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eirikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mubango manages to avoid it.
Christian Mubango seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mubango catches Eirikson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eirikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mubango.
Mubango is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mubango is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mubango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eirikson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mubango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mubango connects with the punch.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango missing with a left hand there. Eirikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mubango throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mubango is looking to clinch.
Mubango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eirikson misses with an uppercut.
Mubango swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Mubango dives in and scores a takedown into Eirikson's guard.#ES#
Eirikson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mubango off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Eirikson avoids the body shot from Mubango.
Eirikson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mubango circles away quickly and effectively.
Mubango misses with a body kick.
Mubango loads up on a big right hand but Eirikson slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mubango as he connects with a hook.
Eirikson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mubango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eirikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mubango.
Eirikson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mubango jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mubango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Eirikson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eirikson walks straight into a right hand from Mubango - that's dropped him! Mubango jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Eirikson from any more punishment! Eirikson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christian Mubango!
Our winner, Christian Mubango, 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.
Leif Eirikson was interviewed post fight and said 'The unwise man
is awake all night
worries over and again.
When morning rises
he is restless still,
his burden as before. '.
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Event:
KOFC 118 - Hallick vs Karelin
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Mubango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doolittle avoids the body shot from Mubango.
Doolittle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mubango's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doolittle checks a leg kick.
Mubango misses with the body kick
and Doolittle counters with a nice uppercut.
Doolittle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mubango. That one must have hurt.
Doolittle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doolittle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mubango throws a chopping leg kick but Doolittle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mubango throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doolittle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mubango keeps Doolittle at a distance using the push kick.
Doolittle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doolittle throws a body punch but Mubango moves out of range.
Doolittle throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango misses with a body shot.
Mubango lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Mubango finds it's target.
Mubango misses with a straight right.
Doolittle tries to clinch but Mubango moves out of range. #T1#
A big left from Mubango misses.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Mubango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mubango throws a hook but Doolittle avoids it easily.
Doolittle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Mubango closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doolittle wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doolittle dodges the ground and pound from Mubango.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mubango scores with a couple of short elbows.
Doolittle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Doolittle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doolittle tries to escape but Mubango is in control.
Mubango has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mubango trying to control the position but Doolittle is working away.
Doolittle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mubango is controlling him well.
Mubango 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.#T2#
Mubango throws an elbow but Doolittle slips to the side and avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mubango throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Doolittle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mubango has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mubango lands some shots froms side control.
Doolittle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mubango has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mubango scores with punches from side control.
Mubango working the body and head with strikes.
Doolittle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mubango throws a strike aimed at the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle avoids it well.
Mubango in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3##SUB#
Mubango has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Doolittle is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mubango yanks on the arm and Doolittle is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mubango.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 115 - Out vs Karelin
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mubango. Hallick shrugs it off though.
Mubango throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallick.
We've been hearing reports that Mubango has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hallick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mubango.
Mubango walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mubango. Hallick shrugs it off though.
Mubango cracks Hallick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mubango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallick.
Mubango shoots for a takedown but Hallick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Hallick.
Mubango thuds his right hand into Hallick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mubango misses with a hook.
Mubango throws a hook but Hallick avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mubango darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubango lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mubango scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Good leg kick by Mubango there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hallick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mubango.
Mubango misses with a jab to the body
and Hallick counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Mubango slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hallick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mubango.
Mubango uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mubango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mubango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
Mubango lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mubango wants to land a leg kick but Hallick is out of range. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Hallick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubango tried to score with a low kick but Hallick checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mubango is defended easily by Hallick.
Hallick misses with a looping left.
Mubango avoids the head kick by Hallick.
Hallick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mubango.
Al Hallick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallick moves out of range as Mubango throws a body kick.
Mubango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallick's sensitive parts.
Mubango fails with the takedown.
Hallick throws out a counter right but Mubango avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mubango.#T3#
Hallick throws a chopping leg kick but Mubango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Hallick backs away, Mubango returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mubango misses the target.
Mubango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallick lands with a right hand.
Hallick throws a head kick but Mubango moves out of range.
Hallick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hallick.
Mubango throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hallick 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.
Mubango misses with a straight left.
Hallick throws out a counter right but Mubango avoids it with no problem.
Mubango scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mubango throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallick! But no joy.
Mubango shoots in looking for a takedown but Hallick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mubango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Mubango misses with a wild combination.
Hallick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown but Hallick shows good takedown defense.
Hallick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mubango throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hallick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hallick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mubango.
Hallick throws a chopping leg kick but Mubango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallick connects with a solid leg kick.
Mubango scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab by Hallick.
Mubango scores with a nice right hand.
Hallick throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hallick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
That's time! Mubango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mubango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mubango connects with a crisp jab.
Mubango lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallick will feel that in the morning.
Mubango misses with a low kick as Hallick jumps back.
It seemed like Hallick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mubango misses with a looping right.
Hallick throws a good cross that connects.
Hallick throws an off balance right hand
and Mubango counters with a three punch combo that has Hallick backing up. Hallick nods at Mubango to acknowledge the strikes.
Mubango connects with a nice looking jab.
Mubango scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mubango is looking to chop away at Hallick's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango thows a leg kick but Hallick checks it
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubango. Hallick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Mubango misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Hallick.
Hallick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mubango cracks Hallick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mubango takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Christian Mubango's cut is getting worse.
Mubango bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mubango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallick doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Mubango misses the target.
Mubango walks into a stiff left hand from Hallick.
Hallick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mubango.
Hallick misses with a low kick as Mubango jumps back.
Mubango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mubango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Mubango misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hallick misses.
Mubango scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mubango lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mubango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallick ducks under a wild hook from Mubango.
Hallick tests Mubango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mubango takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD2#
Hallick lands a big head kick that sends Mubango tumbling to the mat! Hallick takes a step backwards and waves Mubango back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
Christian Mubango's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hallick scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Mubango is rocked!
Mubango finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mubango.
Hallick has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Mubango throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallick. #KD2#
Hallick cracks Mubango with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mubango looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hallick finish him?
Oh Mubango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Christian Mubango's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mubango stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallick.
Mubango seems to have got his legs back now.
Mubango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mubango backing away here, and Hallick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mubango throws a lazy right hand but Hallick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Mubango closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mubango lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Hallick kicks Mubango off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Hallick seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##KD2#
Hallick lands a big head kick that sends Mubango tumbling to the mat! Hallick takes a step backwards and waves Mubango back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Christian Mubango's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Al Hallick!
Al Hallick is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Al Hallick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Mubango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forclit manages to avoid it.
Forclit misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Mubango.
Mubango lands a glancing blow to the side of Forclit's head.
Mubango throws an overhand right that lands on Forclit's shoulder, as Forclit tries to avoid the shot.
Forclit dodges the punch combination from Mubango.
Forclit tried to counter with a leg kick but Mubango avoided it.
Mubango looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mubango getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mubango shoots for a takedown but Forclit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Forclit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mubango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Forclit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Forclit as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango defending well as Forclit loads up on a big left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mubango!
Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mubango thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mubango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forclit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Forclit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mubango throws the left hand but Forclit avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Mubango looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Forclit!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit parries the strikes from Mubango easily there. Mubango is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Forclit to escape.
Mubango looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Forclit is avoiding damage well.
Mubango trying to control the action but Forclit is working from the bottom.
Forclit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Forclit missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Mubango looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mubango controlling the position well. #T2#
Mubango won't allow Forclit to pass to mount.
Mubango gets full guard.
Mubango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Forclit trying to control the position from guard on top but Mubango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mubango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubango working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forclit.
Mubango pulls Forclit in to control the position.
Forclit throwing strikes from guard but Mubango blocks nicely.
Mubango controlling Forclit's posture. #T3#
Forclit trying to control but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Forclit chips away with some ground and pound.
Mubango keeping moving, preventing Forclit from controlling successfully.
Forclit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Forclit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Forclit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forclit throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mubango is looking to cinch up a triangle. Forclit throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mubango's body to avoid the submission. Mubango has instead reached around Forclit's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mubango arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Mubango!
An out of breath Christian Mubango 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:
KOFC 108 - Karelin vs Mubango
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Mubango shoots in for a double leg but Karelin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Karelin scores with a takedown into Mubango's guard.
We've been hearing that Karelin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Karelin stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mubango has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Karelin manages to get his head free but now Mubango has transitioned to an armbar! Karelin grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mubango! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Christian Mubango stared into the camera and said 'I told him pre-fight there's too many tools in my, uh, box but he wanted to find out the hard way- now go hear some real music at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 115
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Mubango sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mubango feinted with a counter takedown.
Mubango looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Mubango persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mubango counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the action but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Mubango is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Anderson is taking a breather. Mubango says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mubango's coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mubango is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mubango tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mubango working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mubango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mubango is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson trying to control but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Mubango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Mubango keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
#T3##CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Mubango lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Mubango's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mubango tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mubango moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mubango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubango looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Mubango trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Mubango tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mubango.
Anderson closes the distance but Mubango moves to the side
and Mubango counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Mubango pushes him off.
Mubango throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.#CL2#
Anderson clinches. #BC#
Mubango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Mubango missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mubango lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson tries to bum rush Mubango with a series of wild strikes but Mubango uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mubango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mubango moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Anderson misses with a body shot.
And Mubango counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mubango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Mubango jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson works over Mubango's head and body with a nice combination.
Mubango lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mubango stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Mubango misses.
Mubango lands a head shot.
Mubango darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Mubango dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mubango as he avoids it easily.
Christian Mubango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Mubango down.
Mubango lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson scores with a one two! Mubango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mubango throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mubango sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson throws a head kick but Mubango moves out of range.
Mubango slips under a jab.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Mubango avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mubango continues to drive forward.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mubango.
#T3#
A slow jab from Mubango misses its intended target.
Mubango avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mubango listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mubango shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mubango blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Mubango, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Mubango against the cage but Mubango circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mubango feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mubango misses the jab.#T4#
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Mubango counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson slips a straight right by Mubango.
Mubango throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mubango off to one side.
A lazy body kick from Anderson
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mubango takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mubango looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mubango gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mubango manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mubango looking to control.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Mubango uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Mubango!#REVR#
Mubango won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mubango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to move into range but Mubango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mubango avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mubango circles away.
Mubango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Mubango avoids nicely.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mubango closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is staying active underneath Mubango, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Mubango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mubango manages to mount him!
Mubango postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.
Mubango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Mubango maintains control.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mubango tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Mubango lands a couple of good shots and Anderson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Christian Mubango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Mubango has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mubango scores with punches from the back.
Mubango is working the ground and pound. Can Anderson escape?#CUT#
That has opened up Brownie Anderson's cut even more.
A lull in the action here.
Mubango controlling well, preventing Anderson from escaping the position.
Anderson is trying to stand back up.
Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Mubango has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mubango lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Brownie Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brownie Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christian Mubango!
Post fight, Christian Mubango took to the microphone: 'I told him pre-fight there's too many tools in my, uh, box but he wanted to find out the hard way- now go hear some real music at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
AD501
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Chatzikomninos misses with a head kick.
Mubango is looking to counter punch.
Mubango swings widly with a right hand
and Chatzikomninos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Mubango has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chatzikomninos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chatzikomninos misses with an uppercut.
Chatzikomninos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown but Chatzikomninos shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Chatzikomninos clinches up with Mubango and pushes him back against the cage.
Chatzikomninos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chatzikomninos blocking some punches.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chatzikomninos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Mubango manages to break the clinch.
Alexei Chatzikomninos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chatzikomninos throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Mubango counters with a single leg into guard. Chatzikomninos didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control the position but Mubango postures up.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Chatzikomninos keeps moving. #T1#
Mubango wants to pass the guard but Chatzikomninos is keeping the position.
Mubango makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mubango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chatzikomninos is keeping the position for now.
Mubango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chatzikomninos 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.
Mubango works over Chatzikomninos with some ground and pound from guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to sweep but no luck.
Chatzikomninos is pulling down on Mubango's head to control his posture.
Mubango lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Chatzikomninos seems keen to control Mubango's posture.
Mubango preventing the sweep.
Mubango distracts Chatzikomninos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chatzikomninos 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.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Chatzikomninos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubango throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mubango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chatzikomninos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mubango is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chatzikomninos misses with a head kick.
Mubango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chatzikomninos was well out of range. Poor timing from Mubango.
Chatzikomninos tries to clinch but Mubango moves away
and Mubango counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mubango throws a jab when Chatzikomninos was well out of range.
Chatzikomninos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexei Chatzikomninos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chatzikomninos lands a right hook to the body.
Mubango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mubango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chatzikomninos tries to clinch but Mubango moves out of range.
Chatzikomninos throws a sloppy head kick and Mubango moves out of range easily.
Mubango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Chatzikomninos misses with a straight left. #TD#
Mubango looking to score a takedown here. Chatzikomninos is defending well but Mubango drives through and ends up in Chatzikomninos's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mubango is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chatzikomninos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chatzikomninos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mubango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Mubango is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chatzikomninos is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Chatzikomninos throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mubango. That's going to slow Chatzikomninos down.
Mubango misses with a takedown attempt
letting Chatzikomninos counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Alexei Chatzikomninos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mubango.
Chatzikomninos checks a low kick from Mubango.
Mubango throws a series of punches but Chatzikomninos moves out of range.
Chatzikomninos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Chatzikomninos does no damage.
Mubango uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chatzikomninos has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mubango does it's job there.
Mubango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mubango scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Chatzikomninos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mubango.
A head kick misses from Chatzikomninos.
It looked like Mubango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mubango closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chatzikomninos circles away.
Mubango with a hook.
A big right from Chatzikomninos misses.
Mubango blocks a jab.
Chatzikomninos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chatzikomninos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chatzikomninos tries to clinch
and Mubango finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A punch combination from Chatzikomninos misses.
Chatzikomninos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chatzikomninos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mubango's head backwards.#T2#
Mubango throws a shot from downtown. Chatzikomninos moves away and avoids it.
Mubango walks into a left hand.
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!
Chatzikomninos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mubango delivers a nice body kick.
Mubango misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos is looking to clinch.
Mubango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos works the jab nicely.#TD#
Mubango drives through with a takedown into Chatzikomninos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Mubango cracks Chatzikomninos with a solid left hand.
Mubango throwing strikes from guard but Chatzikomninos blocks nicely.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Chatzikomninos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chatzikomninos is keeping the position for now.
Chatzikomninos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mubango manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mubango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chatzikomninos can do to turn this around?
Mubango being controlled here, momentarily.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Mubango looking for a sweep. Not yet Mubango, not yet.
Mubango 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.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes from guard but Mubango blocks nicely.
Chatzikomninos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mubango haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chatzikomninos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mubango ducks right into an uppercut from Chatzikomninos. #CL2#
Chatzikomninos clinches with his opponent.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow that misses.
Chatzikomninos tries to work over Mubango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mubango working aggressively here.
Mubango can't get the takedown.
Mubango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chatzikomninos tries a body shot but Mubango blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mubango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chatzikomninos tries a body shot but Mubango blocks it.
Mubango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chatzikomninos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Mubango lands with a left to the head.
Chatzikomninos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mubango misses with a punch on the inside.
Mubango is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chatzikomninos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chatzikomninos misses with some punches.
#BC#
Mubango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mubango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chatzikomninos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chatzikomninos fails to land with a series of punches.
Mubango swats away the attempt to clinch by Chatzikomninos.
Mubango looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chatzikomninos throws out a counter right but Mubango avoids it with no problem.
Mubango connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chatzikomninos momentarily.
#CL2#
Chatzikomninos clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Mubango prevents a body shot from Chatzikomninos. #BC#
Mubango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mubango tries to land a front kick but Chatzikomninos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chatzikomninos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mubango.
Chatzikomninos lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubango shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chatzikomninos but Chatzikomninos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chatzikomninos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mubango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chatzikomninos throws a jab but it's blocked by Mubango.
Chatzikomninos scores with a jab. Mubango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chatzikomninos is looking to clinch.
Mubango circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mubango lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Chatzikomninos is just out of range.
Chatzikomninos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mubango lands with an uppercut that bounces Chatzikomninos off the cage and back into range.
Chatzikomninos clobbers Mubango with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Chatzikomninos darts in and clinches Mubango up against the cage.
Mubango misses with a body punch.
Mubango misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chatzikomninos.
#BC#
Mubango manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Chatzikomninos clinches.
Mubango tries to circle away but Chatzikomninos has him pinned against the cage.
Chatzikomninos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Christian Mubango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Chatzikomninos can't find room to land a body shot as Mubango controls the action.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but it misses.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow that misses.
Mubango blocks an uppercut.
Chatzikomninos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mubango.
Chatzikomninos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexei Chatzikomninos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chatzikomninos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Chatzikomninos.
I think Mubango 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Mubango!
Post fight, Christian Mubango stared into the camera and said 'I told him pre-fight there's too many tools in my, uh, box but he wanted to find out the hard way- now go hear some real music at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
AD495: Left Leg Cemetery
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Mubango swats away the attempt to clinch by Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Chatzikomninos throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Mubango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chatzikomninos!
An elbow from Mubango crashes against the mat.
Mubango in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mubango working away.
Mubango lands some shots froms side control.
Mubango in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Mubango seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Chatzikomninos is trying to improve his position.
Mubango misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chatzikomninos can't do much from the bottom here.
Mubango lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chatzikomninos down.
#SUB2#
Mubango is trying to get an arm triangle but Chatzikomninos is defending well.
Mubango cracks Chatzikomninos with a big right hand but Chatzikomninos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chatzikomninos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mubango controls the position.#T2#
Mubango working away.
The ground and pound from Mubango seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mubango landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Mubango.
Chatzikomninos taking a bit of punishment here - Mubango scoring with strikes.
Chatzikomninos gets back to half guard.
Chatzikomninos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mubango.
Mubango trying to control from half guard but Chatzikomninos is working away.
Chatzikomninos trying to hold on to Mubango's head to control him but Mubango postures up.
Mubango working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Chatzikomninos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chatzikomninos keeping full guard, as Mubango tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chatzikomninos is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chatzikomninos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but missing.
Mubango wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mubango working for a triangle but Chatzikomninos defends it easily.
Chatzikomninos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Chatzikomninos wants to pass the guard but Mubango is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mubango working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chatzikomninos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chatzikomninos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mubango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mubango isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chatzikomninos stacks Mubango on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chatzikomninos!
Mubango manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mubango prevents Chatzikomninos from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chatzikomninos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mubango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Mubango. Those never looked like landing.
Mubango lands with a good body shot.
Chatzikomninos checks the leg kick.
Mubango blocks a head kick by Chatzikomninos.
Mubango shoots in and drives through. Chatzikomninos sprawls well.
As Mubango looks to move away, Chatzikomninos throws a big counter combo but Mubango just gets out of the way.
Chatzikomninos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mubango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Mubango responds with a good body kick, but Chatzikomninos manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Chatzikomninos moves into range and clinches up with Mubango.
Mubango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Mubango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mubango.
Mubango tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Mubango back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mubango's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mubango breaks from the clinch.
Chatzikomninos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mubango swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Chatzikomninos throws a lazy head kick
and Mubango counters with a straight right hand.
Chatzikomninos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mubango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chatzikomninos.
Mubango looks to land a combination but Chatzikomninos avoids it well.
Chatzikomninos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mubango. That's going to slow Chatzikomninos down.
Chatzikomninos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chatzikomninos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chatzikomninos misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Chatzikomninos misses.
Chatzikomninos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mubango finds it's way round the side to connect with Chatzikomninos's head.
Mubango closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mubango circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mubango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubango misses with a looping right.
Mubango swings for the body but Chatzikomninos moves out of range.
Chatzikomninos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A left lands for Mubango.
Mubango throws out a leg kick but Chatzikomninos moves out of range and Mubango only half commits.
Decent striking displayed by Mubango there.
Alexei Chatzikomninos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chatzikomninos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mubango looks to land a combination but Chatzikomninos avoids it well.
Chatzikomninos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mubango was well out of range. Poor timing from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos scores with a hook.
Chatzikomninos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mubango avoids the head kick by Chatzikomninos.
#T3#
Mubango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos is looking to clinch but Mubango is avoiding it.
Chatzikomninos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Chatzikomninos has Mubango up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Chatzikomninos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chatzikomninos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mubango can't find room to land a body shot as Chatzikomninos controls the action.
Chatzikomninos throws a head punch that misses.
Mubango lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chatzikomninos or not.
Chatzikomninos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chatzikomninos tries to throw a body punch but Mubango avoids it by throwing Chatzikomninos back against the cage.
Chatzikomninos working aggressively here.
Chatzikomninos misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chatzikomninos fails to land.
Chatzikomninos lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Chatzikomninos working aggressively here.
Mubango tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Mubango back against the cage.
Mubango is trying to break the clinch but Chatzikomninos is controlling him.
Mubango using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mubango has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mubango avoids a wild elbow strike from Chatzikomninos.
Mubango missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mubango's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but it misses.
Chatzikomninos scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Mubango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chatzikomninos sizes up Mubango with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chatzikomninos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Chatzikomninos is just out of range.
Chatzikomninos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mubango steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Mubango will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Chatzikomninos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mubango doesn't seem phased though.
Chatzikomninos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mubango will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chatzikomninos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mubango moves away.
Mubango takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chatzikomninos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mubango moves away.
Chatzikomninos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Mubango gets tackled into the cage by Chatzikomninos. Chatzikomninos maintains the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chatzikomninos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chatzikomninos lands a body punch.
Mubango blocks an uppercut.
Mubango is trying to break the clinch but Chatzikomninos is controlling him.
Mubango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chatzikomninos misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Chatzikomninos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mubango works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mubango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chatzikomninos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mubango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chatzikomninos gets through Mubango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mubango has a couple of punches blocked by Chatzikomninos.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but misses.
Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chatzikomninos's elbow.
Chatzikomninos blocking some punches.
Chatzikomninos misses with a punch on the inside.
Chatzikomninos lands with a light punch inside.
Mubango tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Mubango back against the cage.
Mubango is trying to push Chatzikomninos away but Chatzikomninos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Mubango fails to land. #T2#
Chatzikomninos lands a hook that snaps the head of Mubango backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Christian Mubango's cut even more.
Mubango struggles to land a body shot inside as Chatzikomninos controls his hands.
Mubango misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chatzikomninos.
Nice elbow from Chatzikomninos.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but misses.
Mubango lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chatzikomninos backwards.
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!
Mubango misses with some punches.
Mubango blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos blocks a body shot from Mubango.
Chatzikomninos blocks a body shot from Mubango. #BC2#
Mubango breaks from the clinch.
Mubango walks into a straight right hand from Chatzikomninos.
Mubango ducks right into an uppercut from Chatzikomninos. #CUT#
The cut above Christian Mubango's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Chatzikomninos lands with a kick to the temple. Mubango shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick by Chatzikomninos misses
and Mubango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chatzikomninos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mubango circles away quickly and effectively.
Mubango with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chatzikomninos to score with a decent uppercut.
Chatzikomninos wants to clinch but Mubango slips to the side
enabling Mubango to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Chatzikomninos misses.
Chatzikomninos wants to clinch but Mubango slips to the side#TD2#
and Mubango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mubango.
Mubango in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chatzikomninos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mubango stopping the sweep attempt from Chatzikomninos.
Christian Mubango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mubango is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Mubango stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chatzikomninos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chatzikomninos being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Chatzikomninos rushes Mubango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chatzikomninos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mubango 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
AD488: To the Future
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Skif takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mubango attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skif is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skif moves out of range of the body kick.
Mubango throws a hook to the side of Skif's head but Skif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skif changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mubango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mubango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skif sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skif is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mubango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skif moves away.
And Skif tries to counter it with a takedown but Mubango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango scores with a jab to the body.
Mubango throws a body punch but Skif moves out of range.
Mubango throws an overhand right that lands on Skif's shoulder, as Skif tries to avoid the shot.
Skif drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mubango defends it well.#T1#
Mubango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skif.
Skif changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skif checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mubango takes a swing at Skif's ribcage but misses.
Skif changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mubango misses the shot to the body.
And Skif tries to counter it with a takedown but Mubango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mubango.
Skif tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Mubango lands a nice shot that snaps Skif's head back.
Mubango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skif changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mubango shoots in for a double leg but Skif sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skif changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mubango throws a body shot but no joy.
Skif feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Skif gets caught flat footed, as Mubango shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mubango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Skif keeps moving.
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Mubango lands a couple of digs.
Mubango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mubango trying to control but Skif is working from the bottom.
Mubango with a nice head shot there.
Mubango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mubango wants to pass the guard but Skif is keeping the position.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Skif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubango won't allow Skif to get back to his feet. #T4#
Mubango scoring with some ground and pound.
Mubango wants to pass the guard but Skif is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango won't allow Skif to get back to his feet.
Mubango looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Skif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango 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#
Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mubango pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Skif tries to counter it with a takedown but Mubango pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Mubango bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mubango misses with the ground and pound.
Mubango wants to control but Skif is keeping him busy.
Mubango with the ground and pound but Skif regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skif is staying active underneath Mubango, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mubango is pressing down on Skif's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skif is holding on for now. #T1#
Mubango missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mubango throws a strike but Skif avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mubango throws a big right hand that misses.
Skif keeping moving, preventing Mubango from controlling successfully.
Mubango throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mubango throws a big elbow that misses.
Mubango is looking to work some ground and pound but Skif has wrist control.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Skif keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mubango misses with a few strikes there.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango looks for the body kick but Skif saw that one coming.
Mubango misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Skif.
Mubango throws a hook but Skif avoids it easily.
Christian Mubango is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Mubango will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skif tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mubango thuds a left hand into Skif's body.
Mubango has a takedown stuffed.
Skif feints the counter takedown.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Skif feints the counter takedown.
Mubango throws a body shot but no joy.
Skif drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mubango defends it well.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skif but Skif pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skif tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Mubango tries to score with a low kick but Skif moves his leg out of the way.
Mubango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mubango connects with a leg kick. Skif looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mubango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Mubango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skif tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skif slips under a jab.
Skif drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mubango defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mubango closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mubango lands in his opponent's guard.
Mubango throwing strikes from guard but Skif blocks nicely.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing.
Mubango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skif is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mubango is controlling him.
Mubango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Skif is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Skif has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mubango has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Skif gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mubango regains guard.
Skif postures up.
#SUB#
Mubango throws his legs up looking for a submission but Skif uses it to pass to side control.
Mubango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skif can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Skif has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Skif is just out of range.
Mubango misses with a wild body shot.
Mubango is looking to land body kicks.
Skif is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mubango cracks Skif with an open hand slap.
Mubango lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango throws a body shot but no joy.
Skif drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mubango defends it well.#T3#
Mubango tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mubango misses the shot to the body.
And Skif tries to counter it with a takedown but Mubango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skif on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mubango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mubango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skif.
Mubango misses with a double jab.
Skif drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mubango defends it well.
Christian Mubango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Mubango misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Mubango.
Mubango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mubango fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mubango throws the kick towards the body but Skif avoids it.
Attila Skif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice takedown defense from Skif. No joy for Mubango on that attempt.
Skif with the counter takedown but Mubango avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Mubango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mubango 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Mubango!
An intense looking Christian Mubango took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I told him pre-fight there's too many tools in my, uh, box but he wanted to find out the hard way- now go hear some real music at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
AD478: Prime selection
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Mubango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mubango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mubango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Mubango throws a poor cross that misses
and Judah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Judah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mubango at a distance.
We've been informed that Judah 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.
Mubango walks into a stiff left hand from Judah.
Mubango defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Mubango connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mubango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah throws a shot to the body.
Mubango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mubango slips a jab from Judah.
Mubango wants to slow Judah down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Judah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mubango dives in for a single leg takedown but Judah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mubango connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judah momentarily.
Mubango misses with a low kick.
Mubango misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mubango darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango misses with a looping right.
Mubango ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mubango throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah avoids the body shot from Mubango.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mubango.
#T2#
Judah throws a hook but Mubango blocks it.
Jab from Judah.
A punch combination from Mubango misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
Mubango misses with a lunging right hand
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Judah enables Mubango to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Judah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.
Mubango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mubango's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judah is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Judah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mubango seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Mubango looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Judah has picked Mubango up and slammed him! Mubango can't keep hold of the triangle and Judah manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mubango looks to move to half guard but instead Judah has passed into mount! Damn!
Mubango is looking to improve his position but Judah isn't that keen on the idea.
Mubango is working hard here to advance position.
Judah landing shots from mount.
Mubango tries to hold on but Judah postures up.
Judah controlling the pace for now.
Mubango is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mubango 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.
Mubango moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Li Judah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango'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#
Mubango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Mubango tests Judah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Judah misses.
Mubango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Christian Mubango's cut is getting worse.
Mubango throws a right hand that misses
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ras Li Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mubango defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Mubango cracks Judah with an open hand slap.
Mubango misses with a combination
and Judah counters with a nice body shot.
Mubango fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mubango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Mubango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Mubango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mubango misses with a body shot.
Judah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Judah.
Mubango tries for a takedown but Judah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Judah throws out a counter right but Mubango avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ras Li Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah misses with a hook. Mubango ducked under it nicely.
As Judah backs away, Mubango returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mubango tries to land a leg kick but Judah saw it coming and moves away.
Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mubango's sensitive parts.
Judah keeps Mubango at a distance using the push kick.
Mubango misses with a body shot.
Mubango throws a body shot but no joy.
Mubango looks for a takedown but Judah sprawls well.#T2#
Mubango misses with a straight right.
Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango throws a body shot but no joy.
Mubango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Judah counters by clinching up.
Judah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mubango has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mubango blocking some punches.
Mubango prevents a body shot from Judah.
Mubango changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Judah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mubango works over Judah's head and body with a nice combination.
Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mubango with a poor takedown
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
Judah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mubango.#T3#
Mubango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Mubango misses the target.
A shot to the body from Mubango misses
and Judah counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mubango throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah lands a nice shot that snaps Mubango's head back.
Judah misses with a looping right.
Judah throws a hook but Mubango blocks it.
Judah digs a good hook to Mubango's body.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mubango swings widly with a right hand
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Christian Mubango's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Judah lands a big uppercut and Mubango crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mubango looks OK. Judah waves Mubango back to his feet!#ROC2#
Mubango is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Mubango misses
and Judah counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ras Li Judah!
An out of breath Ras Li Judah 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:
AD471: 22th Storm
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mubango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gordon tries to move into range but Mubango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mubango misses the jab.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mubango is just out of range.
Mubango digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Mubango staying out of range there.
Gordon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mubango.
Mubango works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
Mubango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.
Gordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mubango.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Mubango keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mubango has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gordon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mubango works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Mubango catches Gordon right on the button with a cross.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon tries to clinch but Mubango moves out of range.
Mubango looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gordon wants to clinch.#T1#
Mubango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mubango at a distance.
Gordon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mubango's calf.
Gordon misses with a jab to the body
and Mubango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mubango lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Gordon.
Mubango swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon scores with a head kick. Mubango tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Mubango shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gordon is trying to defend but Mubango finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gordon actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Mubango sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
Gordon tries to roll over but Mubango keeps him under control.
Mubango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mubango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mubango trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to stand up here but Mubango is controlling him well.
Mubango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gordon is looking to control Mubango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Mubango is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Mubango lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
Mubango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mubango working over Gordon with some ground and pound. Gordon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mubango is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mubango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon trying to hold on to Mubango's head to control him but Mubango postures up.
Mubango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mubango winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gordon is concentrating on defense, preventing Mubango from advancing position.
Gordon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MM eh Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon is looking to control Mubango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Mubango working Gordon over with strikes. #SUB#
Gordon actively working from the bottom here.
Mubango wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position. #T4#
Mubango has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon is in a horrible position here. Mubango smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mubango lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mubango putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#
Mel Gordon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mubango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Gordon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mel Gordon'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#
Mubango misses with the combination.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Gordon tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Mubango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gordon!
Mubango lands a strong strike to the head of Gordon. That's dazed him! Mubango looking to finish here. Gordon is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mubango lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I told him pre-fight there's too many tools in my, uh, box but he wanted to find out the hard way- now go hear some real music at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
AD463: Kill The Beast
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolivar.
Mubango dips to his left and cracks Bolivar with an uppercut!
Bolivar scores with a jab. Mubango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolivar throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Bolivar 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.
Bolivar scores with a sloppy right hand. Mubango should have avoided that one. #TD#
Mubango shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bolivar pulls Mubango in close to his closed guard and prevents Mubango from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mubango throws a big right hand that misses.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.
Mubango is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Mubango throwing strikes from guard but Bolivar blocks nicely.
Bolivar is pulling down on Mubango's head. It's preventing any offense from Mubango, at least for the moment.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.
Mubango passes Bolivar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mubango wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Mubango thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolivar's head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bolivar trying to control here.
Mubango is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolivar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolivar keeping hold of Mubango's head, controlling as best he can.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
Mubango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolivar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mubango not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolivar is looking for a sweep. Mubango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar wants to control but Mubango is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mubango 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#
Mubango stops Bolivar from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mubango lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango misses with a body shot.
Jab by Mubango.
Mubango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolivar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubango. Bolivar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolivar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolivar connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Mubango.
Bolivar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mubango.
Mubango tries a low kick but Bolivar avoids it.
Mubango takes a swing at Bolivar's ribcage but misses.
Bolivar feints a counter leg kick.
Bolivar walks into a straight right hand from Mubango.#TD#
Mubango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bolivar quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolivar keeping control of the position. #T4#
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Mubango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolivar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mubango lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mubango lands a nice short elbow.
Mubango looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolivar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mubango is nestled in close to Bolivar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mubango is pressing down on Bolivar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolivar is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bolivar throws a hook but Mubango avoids it easily.
Mubango slips under a jab.
Bolivar stuffs the takedown.
Bolivar throws out a counter right but Mubango avoids it with no problem.
Mubango takes a swing at Bolivar's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Mubango finds it's way through Bolivar's defenses.
Bolivar misses with a looping left.
Mubango is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mubango fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolivar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bolivar throws out a loose jab but Mubango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christian Mubango is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolivar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mubango looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolivar is fending him off so far but Mubango persists. Nope, Bolivar circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango lands a nice shot that snaps Bolivar's head back.
Mubango misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Bolivar misses its intended target.
Bolivar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mubango.
Mubango misses with a two punch combination.
Mubango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolivar can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bolivar moves out of range of the strikes.
Mubango throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolivar counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolivar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Bolivar. Those never looked like landing.
Bolivar connects with a single shot there.
Mubango cracks Bolivar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mubango with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolivar to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolivar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolivar slips under a jab.
Mubango has his takedown stuffed
and Bolivar counters with a low kick, right behind Mubango 's knee.
A big right from Bolivar misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolivar. Mubango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolivar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mubango shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolivar sprawls well. He's pushed Mubango's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Bolivar cracks Mubango with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolivar connects with a single shot there.
Bolivar slips under a jab.
Mubango lunges at Bolivar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolivar's hand.
A clash of legs there as Bolivar blocks the low kick.
Mubango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mubango ducks under a wild hook from Bolivar.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bolivar as he avoids it easily.
Bolivar misses with an uppercut.
Mubango lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Bolivar tenderised Mubango's leg. Mubango is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mubango throws out a loose jab but Bolivar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mubango moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Mubango misses
and Mubango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolivar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mubango.#T3#
Mubango shoots in for a takedown but Bolivar shows good takedown defense.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bolivar as he avoids it easily.
Bolivar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mubango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolivar manages to avoid it.
Mubango misses with a takedown
and Bolivar counters with a straight right hand.
Bolivar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mubango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolivar moves away.
Bolivar looks to throw the jab but Mubango is out of range.
Mubango shoots in looking for a takedown. Bolivar tries to sprawl out of it but Mubango keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bolivar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolivar lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Mubango takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango throws a chopping leg kick but Bolivar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bolivar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolivar misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango throws a leg kick but Bolivar checks it.
Bolivar lands a head shot.
Bolivar misses with a body kick.
Mubango shoots in looking for a takedown but Bolivar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mubango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bolivar connects with a body shot.
Mubango dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolivar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mubango tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bolivar defends well and Mubango ends up having to push Bolivar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolivar but Bolivar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolivar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Bolivar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bolivar scores with a decent looking hook.
Bolivar misses with an uppercut.
Bolivar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mubango misses with a two punch combination.
Bolivar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolivar tried to score with a low kick but Mubango checks it.
Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mubango misses with a hook
and Bolivar counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Bolivar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolivar looks to score with a jab to the body but Mubango is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolivar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bolivar sprawls well. Bolivar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mubango gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Mubango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bolivar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolivar cracks Mubango with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolivar.
Mubango takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bolivar.
Bolivar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mubango misses with a takedown attempt - Bolivar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bolivar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolivar connects with the punch.
Bolivar lands with a hook. Mubango tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mubango tries for a takedown but Bolivar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolivar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Bolivar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mubango to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mubango wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.#T2#
Mubango throwing strikes from guard but Bolivar blocks nicely.
Mubango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mubango trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is trying to keep Mubango in close.
Bolivar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Mubango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mubango swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bolivar counters with a stiff right hand.
Mubango doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bolivar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mubango punishes Bolivar's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolivar throws a hook but Mubango blocks it.#TD#
Mubango darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mubango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolivar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Bolivar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolivar.
Mubango with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mubango accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mubango's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christian Mubango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mubango trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Mubango is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bolivar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bolivar is adopting a defensive guard.
Mubango is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolivar has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Bolivar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolivar 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Bolivar!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Bolivar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD456: Fight junkies
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Bugaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.#TD2#
Mubango shoots in and bounces Bugaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mubango being controlled here momentarily.
Mubango works over Bugaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Mubango with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bugaev wants to hit a switch here but Mubango passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bugaev there!
Bugaev is desperately trying to improve his position but Mubango has a good base and remains in mount.
Bugaev in a bad spot here, taking shots 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!
Mubango raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bugaev working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Mubango lands a nice shot to the head.
Bugaev is trying desperately to improve position.
Mubango lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Bugaev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#
Bugaev is rocked!
Bugaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bugaev regains half guard.
Mubango is looking to stall here but Bugaev recovers full guard.
Mubango pushing down on Bugaev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mubango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Bugaev is refusing to be controlled, as Mubango sits in half guard.
Bugaev is trying to control but can't.
Mubango landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mubango wants to pass the guard but Bugaev is defending well.
Mubango thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bugaev gets full guard.
Bugaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Bugaev, not yet.
Bugaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubango moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mubango 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.
Bugaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bugaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Bugaev chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mubango working for a triangle but Bugaev defends it easily.
Bugaev lands a couple of elbows.
Mubango keeping moving, preventing Bugaev from controlling successfully.
Mubango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bugaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Bugaev stands up over Mubango, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bugaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bugaev distracts Mubango with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bugaev landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Bugaev trying to control but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Mubango is trying to control the position but Bugaev postures up.
We've been hearing that Bugaev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mubango keeping moving, preventing Bugaev from controlling successfully.
Bugaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mubango's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bugaev has passed into side control.
Mubango tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bugaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Bugaev tries for a kimura but Mubango is defending well.
Mubango tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Mubango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mubango fails with a takedown attempt.
Bugaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango shoots in but Bugaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bugaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bugaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bugaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mubango's sensitive parts.
Bugaev scores with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mubango or perhaps it was just good defense by Bugaev, which made it look bad.
David Bugaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Mubango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mubango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mubango misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Bugaev tries to land a body kick
and Mubango counters with a nice uppercut.
Mubango blocks a jab.
Mubango is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Mubango looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bugaev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bugaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bugaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mubango has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bugaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bugaev wants to control from the top but Mubango keeps moving. #T2#
Bugaev stands and throws Mubango's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mubango taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Bugaev tries for a kimura but Mubango is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bugaev lands some shots froms side control.
Bugaev lands some shots froms side control.
Mubango is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bugaev looks up at the clock and then as Mubango takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bugaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mubango sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Mubango is trying to get back to full guard.
Mubango is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bugaev is looking to take a break and control but Mubango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mubango moves into full guard.
Mubango 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.
Bugaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bugaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bugaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Mubango is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Bugaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mubango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubango bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bugaev's guard. #REVB#
Bugaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mubango manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bugaev stays in close to Mubango's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mubango is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bugaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mubango is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bugaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Mubango.
Bugaev throws out a leg kick but Mubango moves out of range and Bugaev only half commits.
Mubango ducks right into an uppercut from Bugaev. #CUT#
That has opened up Christian Mubango's cut even more.
Nice takedown defense from Bugaev. No joy for Mubango on that attempt.
Bugaev tries to counter with a takedown but Mubango is quick to defend against it.
Bugaev stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Bugaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bugaev misses with a body shot.
Mubango looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bugaev avoids the head kick by Mubango.
Bugaev connects with a leg kick. Mubango looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice sprawl there from Bugaev as Mubango shoots in.
It appears Bugaev was looking to counter with a kick there.
David Bugaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Mubango.
Mubango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mubango scores with a sloppy right hand. Bugaev should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bugaev clinches up with Mubango and pushes him back against the cage.
Bugaev is pushing Mubango up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bugaev stops a takedown attempt from Mubango.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Bugaev.
Mubango struggles to land a body shot inside as Bugaev controls his hands.
Mubango takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bugaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Bugaev is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mubango.
Mubango drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mubango blocks a body shot from Bugaev. #TD#
Bugaev has Mubango pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bugaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mubango tumbling to the mat - Bugaev dives into Mubango's guard.
Bugaev postures up and lands a big shot to Mubango's brow.
Bugaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mubango looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bugaev is defending well. Mubango quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bugaev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mubango celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
AD449: Stakes is high
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Kaepernick misses.
Kaepernick looks to score with a jab to the body but Mubango is just out of range.
Kaepernick looks to score with a jab to the body but Mubango is just out of range.
Kaepernick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mubango.
Kaepernick misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mubango counters with a shoot takedown. Kaepernick fights it but they end up in guard.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.
Mubango's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaepernick 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.
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet but Mubango is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango chips away with some ground and pound.
Mubango cracks Kaepernick with a solid left hand.
Mubango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mubango content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mubango keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaepernick's head.
Mubango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mubango stands and throws Kaepernick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mubango is working Kaepernick over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaepernick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mubango off and has taken his back!
Kaepernick keeps control of the position as Mubango tries to break free.
Kaepernick biding his time, controlling Mubango.
Mubango tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mubango can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kaepernick gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mubango explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Kaepernick closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Mubango counters with a shoot takedown 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!
Mubango stops Kaepernick from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
Kaepernick is trying to get back to full guard.
Mubango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Mubango seems content to control.
Kaepernick is trying to stand up here but Mubango is controlling him well.
Mubango thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaepernick is trying to stand up here but Mubango is controlling him well. #T3#
Kaepernick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mubango is working for a submission of some sort.
Mubango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaepernick tries to get to full guard but Mubango has control of the leg.
Mubango lands strikes from half guard.
Mubango wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaepernick keeps working.
Mubango working Kaepernick over with strikes.
Kaepernick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kaepernick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mubango. #T4#
Mubango missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet.
Mubango is trying to control. Kaepernick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mubango missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaepernick taking some punishment here, with Mubango in his half guard.
Kaepernick is looking to escape.
Kaepernick trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mubango lands a nice short elbow.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Mubango is controlling well.
Kaepernick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mubango is keen to just control but Kaepernick is a slippery customer.
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet.
Mubango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mubango looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaepernick 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.
Christian Mubango 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#
Mubango misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaepernick misses the target.
Kaepernick throws a body punch but Mubango moves out of range.
Mubango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaepernick.
Nice sprawl there from Kaepernick as Mubango shoots in.#CL#
Kaepernick clinches up with Mubango and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mubango.
Kaepernick can't find room to land a body shot as Mubango controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaepernick as Mubango tries to tie him up.
Kaepernick misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mubango.
Mubango is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaepernick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mubango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Mubango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaepernick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mubango.#TD2#
Kaepernick tries to sprawl but Mubango drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Kaepernick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mubango scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Kaepernick makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Kaepernick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mubango swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mubango avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mubango on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaepernick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mubango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaepernick stuns Mubango with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaepernick misses with an uppercut.
Kaepernick throws a head kick but Mubango moves out of range.
Mubango has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mubango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaepernick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mubango manages to avoid it.
Mubango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaepernick defends it well.
Mubango throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but Mubango moved out of range.
Mubango circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaepernick throws a sloppy head kick and Mubango moves out of range easily.
Mubango fails with the takedown.
Kaepernick throws a counter high kick but Mubango was just alert enough to avoid it.
Colin Kaepernick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Mubango.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Kaepernick. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Mubango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaepernick quickly recovers to half guard.
Mubango lands strikes from half guard.
Mubango passes to side control.
Mubango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaepernick tries to buck Mubango off but Mubango is having none of it.
Mubango working the ground and pound.
Mubango tries to advance to mount but Kaepernick denies him.
Mubango scores with punches from side control.
Kaepernick is trying to buck Mubango off.
Mubango misses with the ground and pound.
Kaepernick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Kaepernick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mubango lands with a punch from half guard.
Mubango lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mubango 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.
Kaepernick trying to control but Mubango postures up.
#SUB2#
Mubango is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mubango thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Mubango. #T4##ES#
Kaepernick kicks Mubango off and gets back to his feet.
Kaepernick avoids the body shot from Mubango.
Mubango swings for the body but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mubango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mubango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaepernick defends it well.
Mubango throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch but Mubango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Mubango tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaepernick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mubango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaepernick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaepernick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mubango ducks under a wild hook from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with a looping left.
Kaepernick wants to clinch up but Mubango keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mubango scores with a three punch combo!
Mubango pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaepernick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mubango moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mubango! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaepernick. Mubango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mubango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mubango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with a head kick.
Mubango with the counter takedown but Kaepernick avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Mubango will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaepernick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mubango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick scores with a jab.
Kaepernick throws a jab but it's blocked by Mubango.
Kaepernick is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mubango's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kaepernick avoids the body shot from Mubango.
Kaepernick slips a jab from Mubango.
Kaepernick lands with a nice combination. Mubango backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Kaepernick closes the distance and pushes Mubango back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mubango.
Kaepernick struggles to land a body shot inside as Mubango controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Mubango.
Mubango is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaepernick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaepernick lands a nice elbow.
Kaepernick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mubango is looking for a takedown.
Kaepernick tries a body shot but Mubango blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaepernick can't find room to land a body shot as Mubango controls the action.
Mubango is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaepernick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Colin Kaepernick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Mubango.#T1#
Mubango is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaepernick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mubango blocks a body shot from Kaepernick.
Mubango has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaepernick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaepernick.
Mubango takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaepernick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mubango's elbow.
Mubango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mubango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaepernick trying to control the position but instead, Mubango has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kaepernick into the cage.
Kaepernick is pressed up against the cage. Mubango has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaepernick down to the mat. Kaepernick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaepernick throws a nice looking combination but Mubango bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mubango tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Colin Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mubango paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Mubango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaepernick quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mubango connects with a nice short shot to Kaepernick's temple.
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. Mubango connects with a nice short shot to Kaepernick's temple.
Colin Kaepernick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kaepernick is trying to control but can't.
Mubango thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaepernick is trying to stand up here but Mubango is controlling him well.
Mubango missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
Kaepernick kicks Mubango off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick moves out of range of the body kick from Mubango.
Kaepernick throwing a counter right hand but Mubango manages to avoid it.
Kaepernick tries to clinch but Mubango is having none of it.
Mubango throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaepernick doesn't manage to clinch there - Mubango circles away.
A good leg kick by Mubango.
Kaepernick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mubango looks to throw the jab but Kaepernick is out of range. #CL#
Kaepernick closes the distance and pushes Mubango back into the cage.
Kaepernick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaepernick misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Kaepernick misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mubango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up but Mubango circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaepernick takes a swing at Mubango's ribcage but misses.
Kaepernick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaepernick stuns Mubango with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Mubango gets a takedown into half guard.
Christian Mubango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Mubango.
Mubango moves nicely into side control.
Kaepernick sneaks back into half guard.
Christian Mubango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mubango is keen to just control but Kaepernick is a slippery customer.#T4#
Mubango keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kaepernick tries to kick Mubango off but Mubango keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kaepernick missing with punches from the bottom.
Mubango performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaepernick is not content to let Mubango control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Kaepernick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mubango 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EVO 310: Bashorov vs Orion
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Granit throws the left hand but Mubango avoids the punch easily.
Granit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mubango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mubango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mubango looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mubango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granit.
Mubango looks for a takedown but Granit sprawls well.
Mubango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granit.
Mubango connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granit momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Granit misses with a body shot.
Mubango looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mubango throws a leg kick but Granit checks it.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Granit is just out of range.
Granit moves forwards but Mubango connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Mubango slips under a jab.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mubango is just out of range.
Mubango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Granit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Granit is just out of range.
Granit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mubango looks to throw a body kick
and Granit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Granit. That's going to slow Mubango down.
Granit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mubango drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mubango cracks the inside of Granit's front leg.
Mubango feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Granit's calf.
Mubango blocks a jab.
Mubango swings for the body but Granit moves out of range.
Granit tried to counter with a leg kick but Mubango avoided it.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mubango looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mubango misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Granit. Beautiful body shot.
Mubango scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mubango misses the shot to the body.
Mubango throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mubango crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granit - the referee stops the clock and Mubango gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granit. Mubango manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mubango throws a sloppy head kick
and Mubango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mubango throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granit. Mubango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mubango throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mubango swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granit.#T3#
Mubango throws a sloppy body shot
and Granit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mubango fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Papa Granit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Mubango.
Mubango tries to bum rush Granit with a series of wild strikes but Granit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mubango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Granit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granit just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Granit.
Mubango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granit with a nice cross.
Mubango moves in looking to clinch but Granit pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Granit.
Granit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mubango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mubango digs a good body shot into Granit's ribs.
Granit avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Mubango scores with a punch to the head.
Mubango throws a right hand that misses
and Granit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mubango lands a front kick.
Mubango pushes Granit away with a front kick.
Granit misses the jab.
Mubango ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mubango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Granit defends it well.
Granit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mubango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granit throws out the jab.
Mubango swings for the body but Granit moves out of range.
Granit slips a jab from Mubango.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mubango.
Granit misses with an uppercut. Mubango saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Granit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango'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.
#R2#
Mubango checks the leg kick.
Mubango with the counter takedown but Granit avoids it easily.
Granit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Granit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mubango might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Granit has got the better of the exchanges.
Granit throws a body shot but no joy.
Mubango tries to clinch up but Granit circles away and keeps his distance.
Granit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mubango's sensitive parts.
Granit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mubango can do to turn this around?
Mubango throws a body punch but Granit moves out of range.
Mubango lands a jab to the head.
Granit loads up on a big right hand but Mubango slips the punch.
Granit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mubango has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango stuns Granit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Granit misses.
Mubango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mubango.
Granit takes one on the button.#T1#
Mubango scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papa Granit is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mubango.
Mubango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubango. Granit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granit just misses with a punch to the body.
Granit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mubango's hands.
Granit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mubango at a distance.
Mubango throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granit misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Mubango counters with a shoot takedown. Granit fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granit keeping moving, preventing Mubango from controlling successfully.
Mubango throws a strike but Granit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mubango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mubango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mubango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Mubango wants to sweep here but Granit controlling him for the moment.
Granit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mubango trying to control the position.
#SU#
Granit gets to his feet. Mubango looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mubango wants to slow Granit down by chopping away at his legs.
Mubango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mubango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Granit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mubango.#T3#
Mubango avoids the body shot from Granit.
Mubango misses with the body kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Granit counters with a stiff right hand.
Granit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Mubango rushes Granit and presses him up against the cage.
Mubango can't find room to land a body shot as Granit controls the action.
Mubango working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mubango is looking for a takedown.
Mubango blocks a body shot from Granit.
Granit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mubango backwards.
Mubango is trying to break free.
Mubango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Granit is defending well for now.
Mubango is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Granit lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Granit breaks the clinch.
Granit swings for the body but Mubango moves out of range.
#T4##TD2#
Mubango dives in and scores a takedown into Granit's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granit looking to control.
Mubango is fighting to break Granit's control of his arms but Granit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Granit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mubango's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Granit looking for a sweep. Not yet Granit, not yet.
Mubango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mubango looking to sit in guard and control but Granit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Granit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mubango is proving hard to escape from.
Mubango is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Mubango will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Granit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Granit looks to land a right hand but Mubango moved out of range.
Mubango thuds his right hand into Granit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mubango takes a swing at Granit's ribcage but misses.
Granit is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Mubango drives through with a takedown into Granit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Granit being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in 5 Star Spar Bazaar OFC inform me that Mubango has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Granit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Granit checks a leg kick.
Mubango takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango slips a jab from Granit.
Mubango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
That has opened up Christian Mubango's cut even more.
Mubango tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Granit misses with a looping left.
Mubango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mubango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Granit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mubango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granit.
Mubango lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granit blocks the body kick.
Granit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mubango takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mubango throws a body shot but no joy.
Granit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mubango moves in looking to clinch but Granit pushes him off.
Granit throws out a loose jab but Mubango uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granit.
Mubango is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granit rather than just go for the knockout.
Granit slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granit works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Mubango shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mubango showed some decent athleticism there.
Mubango not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Granit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mubango is working away from the top position though.
Granit wants to improve his position but Mubango is controlling well.
#T3#
Mubango 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. #SUB2#
Mubango is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Granit is just riding it out for now. Mubango eventually gives up the hold.
Granit is trying to get back to full guard.
Mubango not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Granit wants to control but Mubango is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Granit is pressing down on Mubango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Granit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mubango lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mubango stands and throws Granit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Granit is not content to let Mubango control the position.
Mubango lands an elbow.
Mubango misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mubango throws an elbow but Granit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Granit struggling a bit here.
Mubango is chipping away with strikes.
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 Papa Granit.
I think Granit 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Papa Granit!
Our winner, Papa Granit, 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:
EVO 309: Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
De Sucre misses with a body shot.
De Sucre throws a wild body kick that Mubango sees coming a mile off.
A big right from De Sucre misses.
And Mubango tries to counter it with a takedown but De Sucre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body kick from De Sucre.
Mubango moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mubango misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like De Sucre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mubango.
Mubango keeps De Sucre at a distance using the push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a shot to the body.
Mubango lands with an overhand left.
De Sucre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Sucre connects with a body shot that sends Mubango's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre slips a jab from Mubango.
Mubango lands a nice looking body kick.
De Sucre lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Mubango throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Sucre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mubango thinking.
Mubango wants to clinch.
Mubango misses with a hook to the body
and De Sucre counters with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mubango.
Mubango 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.
Mubango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Sucre.
Mubango throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like De Sucre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Sucre moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Sucre moves out of range of the strikes.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Sucre throws a sloppy head kick and Mubango moves out of range easily.
Mubango throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2##CL2#
Mubango takes the fight into the clinch.
De Sucre lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Sucre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Mubango.
De Sucre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mubango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mubango swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Sucre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mubango - that will leave a mark!
De Sucre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mubango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Sucre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubango. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mubango throws a jab but it's blocked by De Sucre.
Mubango tries to clinch up but De Sucre circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##CL#
De Sucre rushes Mubango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Sucre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Sucre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mubango wants to take the fight to the mat but De Sucre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Mubango.
Mubango has a couple of punches blocked by De Sucre.
De Sucre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Mubango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Mubango.
De Sucre scores with a nice head shot.
Mubango throws a sloppy body shot
and De Sucre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mubango really felt that one!
Mubango slips a straight right by De Sucre.#CL2#
Mubango moves into the clinch.
Mubango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
De Sucre blocks a body shot from Mubango. #T4#
A hook to the body from De Sucre.
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!
Mubango is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Sucre is defending well.
De Sucre throws a head punch that misses.
Mubango misses with the head strike.
Mubango tries to throw a body punch but De Sucre avoids it by throwing Mubango back against the cage.
De Sucre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Sucre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mubango's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mubango trying to land knees to the body.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from De Sucre.
De Sucre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mubango can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Mubango blocks it.
Mubango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mubango tries to land knees in the clinch but De Sucre avoids the damage to the body.
Mubango blocks a body shot from De Sucre.
Mubango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Sucre slips a jab and a cross from Mubango.
A counter left hand to the body from De Sucre misses its target.
Mubango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mubango checks a leg kick nicely.
Mubango misses with the combination.
De Sucre lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Sucre works Mubango's body with a nice hook.
De Sucre throws a leg kick but Mubango moved away.
A shot to the body from Mubango misses
enabling De Sucre to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango tries to work over De Sucre's front leg with a kick but De Sucre checks it.
Mubango lands a nice shot to the body.
De Sucre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mubango can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - De Sucre coming out on top.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mubango crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Sucre - the referee stops the clock and Mubango gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Sucre. Mubango manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mubango tries to land a front kick but De Sucre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Mubango throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Sucre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Sucre wants to land a leg kick but Mubango is out of range.
Mubango misses the body punch
and De Sucre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mubango missing with a left hand there. De Sucre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mubango tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Sucre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Sucre looks for the body kick but Mubango saw that one coming.
Mubango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Sucre defends it well.
De Sucre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mubango has time to react.
Mubango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Mubango.
De Sucre moves out of range of the body kick from Mubango.
Mubango tries for a takedown but De Sucre circles away easily
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Mubango throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre throws a nice looking combination but Mubango bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mubango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mubango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mubango blocks the body kick.
Mubango jabs De Sucre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid body kick from Mubango.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango misses with a wild combination.
Mubango blocks the body kick.
Mubango is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Sucre throws a head kick but Mubango moves out of range.
De Sucre connects with a body shot.
Mubango is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Sucre rather than just go for the knockout.
Mubango throws a leg kick
and De Sucre counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Sucre connects with a solid leg kick.
De Sucre avoids a kick to the body.
De Sucre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Mubango tries to clinch but De Sucre moves away
and De Sucre counters with a straight right hand.
Mubango has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Sucre.
De Sucre staying out of range there.
Mubango on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Sucre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Sucre misses the jab.
Mubango feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Sucres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mubango pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Sucre back to the cage. Mubango follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Sucre throws a lazy right hand but Mubango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Sucre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Sucre misses with a body kick.
De Sucre tests Mubango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Sucre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
De Sucre moves out of range of the strikes.
Mubango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mubango throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mubango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. De Sucre catches Mubango right on the button with a cross.
De Sucre misses the shot to the body.
De Sucre tries to move into range but Mubango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mubango avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mubango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Sucre was well out of range. Poor timing from Mubango.
Mubango throws the kick towards the body but De Sucre avoids it.
Mubango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Sucre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that second round.
That's time! De Sucre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mubango circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Mubango tries to counter it with a takedown but De Sucre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Sucre scores with a jab. Mubango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mubango ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Sucre as he jumps to the side.
De Sucre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mubango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre lands a jab.
Mubango cracks the inside of De Sucre's front leg.
Mubango lands a leg kick that knocks De Sucre off balance momentarily.
De Sucre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Mubango misses with the combination.
Mubango misses with a wild body shot.
De Sucre is looking to land body kicks.
Mubango feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Mubango.
Mubango takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mubango thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mubango moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mubango lands a nice hook to De Sucre's body. De Sucre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Sucre looks for the body kick but Mubango saw that one coming.
Mubango misses with a low kick as De Sucre jumps back.
De Sucre throwing a counter right hand but Mubango manages to avoid it.
Mubango will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Sucre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from De Sucre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christian Mubango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Mubango. Those never looked like landing.
De Sucre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mubango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Sucre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Sucre misses with a few strikes there.
De Sucre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mubango's head.
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!
Mubango is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from De Sucre misses.
Mubango throws a sloppy body shot
and De Sucre counters with a right hand to the body.
Mubango misses with a body kick.
Mubango ducks right into an uppercut from De Sucre.
De Sucre blocks a low kick nicely.
De Sucre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mubango feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Mubango misses.
De Sucre is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
De Sucre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mubango throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mubango ducks right into an uppercut from De Sucre.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Sucre, right into the meat.
Mubango misses with a hook
letting De Sucre counter with a right hand.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Sucre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Sucre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mubango.
De Sucre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mubango misses with a kick to the body
and De Sucre counters with a nice leg kick.
Mubango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mubango throws a leg kick but De Sucre moved away.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mubango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Sucre moves away.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Sucre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubango swinging wildly here.
Mubango misses with the body kick
enabling De Sucre to counter with a crisp jab.
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Mubango finds it's target.
De Sucre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Sucre is looking to clinch.
De Sucre scores with a jab. Mubango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mubango takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mubango misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Sucre 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Antonio Jose De Sucre took some time post fight to say the following; 'This win was for my Father! May he rest in peace. Cuerpo De Paz!'.
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Event:
EVO 294
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Ford lands a head shot.
Mubango scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mubango.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mubango tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
Mubango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mubango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mubango throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Mubango is looking to clinch.
Ford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mubango doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Ford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubango misses with a double jab.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford throws a head kick that Mubango semi-blocks.
Mubango scores with a kick to the body.
Ford misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Mubango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mubango is one step ahead there.
Mubango with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Mubango lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mubango with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Mubango thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford is trying to control the position but Mubango postures up.
Mubango preventing the sweep.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Mubango from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Ford has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Ford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mubango defends well.#SUB2#
Ford working for submissions but it's allowed Mubango to get to half guard.
Mubango blocks the strikes from Ford.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Mubango lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mubango drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Mubango is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mubango is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
Ford has hold of Mubango's hands but Mubango slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mubango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Mubango is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mubango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ford is looking to control Mubango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Ford is concentrating on defense, preventing Mubango from advancing position. #T3#
Ford tries to get to full guard but Mubango has control of the leg.
Mubango slips a nice elbow through Ford's hands, connecting with Ford's forehead.#SUB#
Mubango is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Ford is trying to stand up here but Mubango is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Mubango is keen to just control but Ford is a slippery customer.
Mubango takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Mubango is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Ford kicks Mubango off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
A big left from Ford misses.
A leg kick checked by Ford.
Mubango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Mubango.
Mubango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mubango or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford thumps Mubango with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubango throws a combination. Ford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mubango.
Ford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mubango working away.
Mubango landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ford struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
That's time! Mubango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mubango finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Mubango defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Mubango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mubango. #ES2#
Ford is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Mubango has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
Ford misses with an elbow over the top.
Mubango avoids a wild elbow strike from Ford.#BC#
Mubango manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubango 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.
Mubango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Ford is looking to clinch but Mubango is avoiding it.
Ford throws a series of punches but Mubango moves out of range.
Ford throws a hook but Mubango blocks it.
Mubango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Christian Mubango is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mubango gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mubango tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ford avoids it.
Mubango lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Mubango.
Mubango with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Ford.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Mubango - that landed with a thud.
Mubango blocks an elbow strike from Ford.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Mubango takes an elbow to the temple.
Mubango dodges an elbow strike from Ford.
Ford lands an elbow just above Mubango 's eye.
Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Ford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mubango blocking some punches.
Ford blocks a body shot from Mubango.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mubango.
Rob Ford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mubango throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fords head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mubango's elbow.
Mubango lands with a light punch inside.
Mubango blocks an elbow strike from Ford.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Mubango breaks the clinch.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense.
Mubango lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ford takes a step back to recover.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Mubango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ford doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Mubango gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mubango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mubango fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.
Ford wants to counter with a clinch but Mubango pushes him away.
Rob Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford throws the kick towards the body but Mubango avoids it.
Mubango works Ford's body with a nice hook.
Mubango takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mubango circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Ford.
Mubango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mubango.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango thuds a left hand into Ford's body.
Mubango misses with a looping left.
As Mubango backs off Ford throws a huge counter combo but Mubango manages to avoid it all.
Mubango tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Mubango closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ford's guard.
Mubango is in close to Ford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is trying to keep Mubango in close.
Mubango with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mubango avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mubango engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mubango lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mubango lying in Ford's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ford decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mubango taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Ford!
Rob Ford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 16 - Mubango vs Dren
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Dren misses the shot to the body.
Dren has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mubango is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick misses from Dren.
Mubango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mubango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mubango moves in looking to clinch but Dren pushes him off.
Dren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dren throws a sloppy head kick and Mubango moves out of range easily.
Dren throws a head kick but Mubango moves out of range.
Dren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Mubango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dren was well out of range. Poor timing from Mubango.
Dren misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dren gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mubango scoring with some ground and pound.
Mubango scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Mubango lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mubango is one step ahead there.
Mubango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mubango stopping the sweep attempt from Dren.
Mubango postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dren is trying to keep Mubango in close.
Mubango is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dren wants to sweep here but Mubango controlling him for the moment.
Dren keeping moving, preventing Mubango from controlling successfully.
Mubango chips away with some ground and pound.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Dren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mubango. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Dren has momentary wrist control but Mubango slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Dren is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dren is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Mubango is looking for a triangle but Dren pushes his legs off easily.
Mubango looking to control.
Dren stopping the sweep attempt from Mubango.
Dren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mubango is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mubango blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dren.
Dren is pressing down on Mubango's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mubango is holding on for now.
Mubango has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dren is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Mubango manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dren preventing the sweep.
Mubango has Dren pulled in close to control his posture.
Dren tries to free his leg and advance position but Mubango is retaining full guard.
Mubango utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mubango 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.#SUB#
Dren stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mubango has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dren manages to get his head free but now Mubango has transitioned to an armbar! Dren grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mubango! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KOFC 13 - Jones vs Mubango
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Mubango scores with a shot to the body.
Mubango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mubango slips a jab from Jones.#CL2#
Mubango clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Mubango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mubango takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mubango throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a hook. Mubango ducked under it nicely.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mubango.
Jones digs a good hook to Mubango's body.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Mubango moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Mubango moves away and avoids it.
Mubango throws a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mubango thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Mubango misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mubango misses with a low kick.
Mubango moves out of range of the strikes.
Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Mubango scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Mubango ducks down to avoid it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mubango on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Mubango misses with a body shot.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mubango.
Mubango is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Mubango tries to clinch up
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A combination from Mubango does no damage.
Jones throws a hook but Mubango avoids it easily.
Mubango scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mubango 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.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mubango lands with a good body shot.
Mubango fails to land the takedown.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Mubango feints the counter takedown.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Mubango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3##CL2#
Mubango moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mubango.
Mubango swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mubango scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mubango.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Mubango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mubango with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Mubango throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mubango moves out of range of the strikes.
Mubango paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubango takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mubango darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4##CL2#
Mubango moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow. #TD2#
Mubango has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Mubango manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to escape back to his feet but Mubango uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mubango working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mubango wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mubango working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mubango fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mubango scoring with punches and elbows.
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 Tom Jones 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#
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mubango was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.#TD2#
Mubango fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Mubango persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Mubango is controlling him well.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mubango on the ground.
Mubango drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Mubango prevents Jones from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Mubango seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Mubango landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones is trying to stand.
Mubango trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is not content to let Mubango control the position.
Mubango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Mubango uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mubango lands a nice shot to the head.
Mubango wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Mubango connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mubango working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mubango looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones tries to buck Mubango off but he can't manage it.
Mubango wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Mubango landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Mubango lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Christian Mubango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
Mubango breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mubango drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jones! More shots from Mubango and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Mubango!
A very excited looking Christian Mubango rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Tom Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't fight my fight tonight. Sorry I let down the fans. I would like a rematch if Tradition will book it.'.
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Event:
KOFC 10 - Mubango vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Mubango darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Mubango lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries a body shot but Mubango blocks it.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Mubango working aggressively here.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mubango controls the action.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mubango tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Mubango back against the cage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Mubango blocks it.
Murphy presses Mubango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Mubango has hold of one of Murphy's legs. Murphy is fighting the takedown attempt but Mubango gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango preventing the sweep.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mubango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mubango throws a big right hand that misses.
Mubango working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is pulling down on Mubango's head. It's preventing any offense from Mubango, at least for the moment.
Murphy 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.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Mubango postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Mubango in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mubango works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Mubango 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.#T2#
Mubango throws a big elbow that misses.
Mubango is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mubango stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubango is looking to pass into half guard but Murphy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murphy is in guard.#REVB#
Murphy preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mubango is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mubango keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mubango has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Mubango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR#
Mubango trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Mubango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mubango throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mubango's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVB#
Mubango working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Mubango working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mubango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mubango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mubango has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture.
Mubango looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Mubango throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Mubango tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Mubango counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mubango postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubango trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mubango accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mubango with a nice head shot there.
Murphy has control of Mubango's left arm, preventing Mubango from doing any damage.
Mubango throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mubango's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVB#
Mubango working a defensive guard here.
Mubango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Murphy stands and steps away. Mubango gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mubango.
A combination from Mubango does no damage. #TD#
Mubango scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mubango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Mubango is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mubango to get the leverage.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mubango is working away from the top position though.
Christian Mubango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to roll over but Mubango keeps him under control.
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!
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mubango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Mubango wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well. #T3#
Mubango looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Mubango has control of the leg.
Murphy moves into full guard.
Mubango is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Mubango scoring with some ground and pound.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mubango is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murphy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murphy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mubango is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Murphy wants to sweep here but Mubango controlling him for the moment.
Mubango throws a big elbow that misses.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Mubango scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Mubango down.
Mubango misses with a body shot.
Mubango avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mubango on the side of the head.
Mubango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mubango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Mubango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Mubango thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Mubango trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Mubango forces his way into half guard.
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mubango.
Mubango is looking to stall here but Murphy recovers full guard.
Mubango is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mubango trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.
Mubango advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mubango working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mubango throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mubango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mubango missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mubango thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mubango thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Mubango looks to land a strike but Murphy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mubango throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mubango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mubango wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Mubango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mubango scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing.
Mubango trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Mubango is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christian Mubango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mubango controlling from the top position. #T4#
Mubango has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Mubango tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Mubango moves out of range easily.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mubango.
Brian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy looks to throw a body kick
and Mubango makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Mubango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mubango, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Brian Murphy had this to say: 'Can I still cut it?'.
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Event:
FWC 20: Luther vs. Frazier
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mubango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mubango.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young looks to land a right hand but Mubango moved out of range.
Young misses with an uppercut. Mubango saw that one coming.
Mubango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Young moves into the clinch successfully.
Mubango has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mubango has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Mubango's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young lands a knee to the head.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mubango as Young tries to tie him up.
Young missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mubango.
Mubango is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mubango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Young misses with a body punch.
Mubango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young landing knees to the head.
Mubango is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mubango scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young avoiding damage as Mubango throws knees to the body.
Young putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mubango in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mubango misses with a punch to the body.
Young crunches a lovely knee into Mubango's ribcage.
Young misses with a body punch.
Mubango stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mubango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mubango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mubango.
Mubango can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Young tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mubango avoids it.#T2#
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Mubango tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mubango tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Mubango back against the cage.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mubango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Mubango can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Mubango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Mubango has Young pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mubango pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Young tumbling to the mat - Mubango dives into Young's guard.
Mubango passes Young's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mubango lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Mubango slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.
Mubango will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young has hold of Mubango's hands but Mubango slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mubango throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Young trying to control here.
Mubango is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mubango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mubango working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Young is trying to stand back up but Mubango is controlling him
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Mubango sits in half guard.
Mubango thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Young's head.
Mubango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Young is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mubango scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Young is rocked!
Mubango scores with a big shot! Young's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Young! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Christian Mubango rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
FWC 16
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Mubango scores with the left hand. Ergazakis knows he should have avoided that one.
Mubango throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ergazakis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mubango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mubango 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.
Ergazakis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ergazakis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango lands a slapping body shot.
Mubango works the jab nicely.
Mubango lands a glancing blow to the side of Ergazakis's head.#ROC2#
Ergazakis is rocked!
Mubango connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ergazakis covering up! Mubango comes in with a big uppercut and Ergazakis goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango is the new light heavyweight champion!
Christian Mubango 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:
FWC 14: Gracie vs. Ergazakis
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Crash tries to clinch but Mubango moves out of range.
Crash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mubango manages to avoid it.
Mubango swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crash misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Mubango has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Crash misses.
Mubango tries to land a leg kick but Crash saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Crash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mubango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crash.
Mubango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crash.
Mubango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crash doesn't seem bothered though.
Mubango moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crash enables Mubango to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mubango working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mubango working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crash's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Crash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mubango defends it easily.#SUB2#
Crash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mubango has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Crash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mubango doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mubango manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Mubango content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango trying to control but Crash is working from the bottom.
Mubango scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mubango lands a couple of elbows.
Mubango stands and throws Crash's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crash tries to bench press Mubango off him but Mubango keeps the position.
Mubango working the ground and pound from side control.
Mubango wants to control but Crash is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Mubango stalls from top position.
Mubango lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Crash takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mubango looks up at the clock and then as Crash takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mubango smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crash tries to bench press Mubango off him but Mubango keeps the position.
Mubango is putting a hurting on Crash here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crash is trying to control Mubango's posture but Mubango avoids it.
Mubango trying to control the position but Crash is working away.
Crash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mubango lands a nice short elbow.
Mubango works his way into full mount!
Mubango tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mubango is landing with some decent strikes but Crash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Mubango raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Crash is rocked!
Mubango cracks Crash with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crash is still in real trouble! Can Mubango finish him?
Crash takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mubango's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Mubango!
After the fight, Christian Mubango was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
FWC 12: Mubango vs. Lafitte
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Mubango is looking to clinch but Lafitte is avoiding it.
#CL#
Mubango has Lafitte up against the cage in a clinch.
Mubango has Lafitte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lafitte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lafitte blocks a body shot from Mubango.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafitte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mubango backwards.
Lafitte scores with a shot to the side of Mubango's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Mubango scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Lafitte breaks the clinch.
Lafitte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Mubango clinches up with Lafitte and pushes him back against the cage.
Mubango lands a shot to the body.
Mubango takes a shot to the head.
Mubango tries to work over Lafitte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Mubango's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubango drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lafitte pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Lafitte.
Lafitte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1##TD#
Mubango drives through with a takedown into Lafitte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mubango trying to control but Lafitte is working from the bottom.
Mubango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mubango with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango throws an elbow that misses. Lafitte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mubango's guard. Nice move by Lafitte!#REVB#
Lafitte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mubango 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.
Lafitte wants to stand but Mubango has his arm trapped. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Mubango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mubango tries to improve position but can't.
Lafitte controls the position. #SU2#
Lafitte decides to stand back up. Lafitte steps back and let's Mubango get back to his feet.
Mubango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafitte tries to counter by closing the distance.
A left and a right from Lafitte both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Mubango gets a clinch. #T3##BC#
Mubango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lafitte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Mubango rushes Lafitte and presses him up against the cage.
Mubango blocks an uppercut.
Mubango misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mubango misses with a body punch.
Lafitte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mubango's elbow.
Lafitte misses with the head strike.
Lafitte tries to work over Mubango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lafitte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lafitte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mubango at a distance.
Mubango tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafitte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mubango wants to clinch up but Lafitte keeps it at a distance.
Mubango has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafitte.
Mubango shoots in looking for a takedown. Lafitte tries to sprawl out of it but Mubango keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lafitte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Lafitte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Lafitte misses the shot to the body.
Mubango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafitte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mubango wants to clinch.
Mubango wants to clinch.#CL#
Lafitte gets tackled into the cage by Mubango. Mubango maintains the clinch.
Come on Mubango - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Mubango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Lafitte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mubango moves out of range as Lafitte throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafitte misses the target.
Mubango drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lafitte sprawls and moves away.
Mubango closes the distance and clinches up with Lafitte, looking for a takedown. Mubango pushes Lafitte against the cage but Lafitte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lafitte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lafitte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Mubango moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Lafitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafitte wants to land a leg kick but Mubango is out of range.
Lafitte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mubango momentarily.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafitte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mubango clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lafitte fails to land.
Lafitte managing to block the knees to the body from Mubango.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Lafitte.
Mubango misses with some punches.
Christian Mubango has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lafitte gets through Mubango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Mubango crunches a lovely knee into Lafitte's ribcage.
Mubango is leaning against Lafitte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Mubango.
Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafitte's elbow.
Lafitte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Mubango.
Mubango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mubango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lafitte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Lafitte breaks from the clinch.
Lafitte thumps Mubango with a low kick.#CL#
Mubango closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lafitte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mubango tries a body shot but Lafitte blocks it.
Lafitte avoiding damage as Mubango throws knees to the body.
Mubango struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Lafitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mubango misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Mubango trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Lafitte lands a body punch. #BC2#
Lafitte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lafitte has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mubango is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mubango tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafitte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lafitte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lafitte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henri Lafitte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mubango looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Lafitte kicks Mubango off and gets back to his feet.
Mubango tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafitte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mubango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafitte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mubango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mubango fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mubango darts in and clinches Lafitte up against the cage.#T3#
Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Mubango.
Mubango misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lafitte.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Lafitte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
Mubango missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Lafitte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafitte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lafitte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mubango tries to clinch up.
Mubango is looking to clinch but Lafitte is avoiding it.
Lafitte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lafitte swats away the attempt to clinch by Mubango.
Lafitte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Mubango pushes Lafitte up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Mubango blocks a body shot from Lafitte.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafitte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Lafitte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafitte lands a body punch.
Mubango works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lafitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Mubango is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lafitte can't fight it off and eventually Mubango manages to take the fight to the floor. Lafitte looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Lafitte is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubango misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lafitte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lafitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Lafitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A big left from Lafitte misses.
Mubango tries to counter with a takedown but Lafitte is quick to defend against it.
Mubango tries to clinch up
and Lafitte counters with a straight right hand.
Lafitte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mubango looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mubango doesn't manage to clinch there - Lafitte circles away.
Mubango tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafitte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mubango darts in trying to clinch
and Lafitte counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lafitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mubango tries to clinch there but Lafitte circles away.
#T1#
Lafitte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mubango on the side of the head.
Mubango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lafitte throws out the jab.
Lafitte works Mubango's body with a nice hook.
Mubango tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafitte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Mubango bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mubango misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mubango working the ground and pound but Lafitte is defending the strikes.
Mubango misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lafitte manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mubango's best efforts.
Mubango passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lafitte!
Mubango working Lafitte over with strikes here. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafitte is bucking up trying to escape but Mubango cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lafitte regains half guard.
Mubango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubango sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafitte defending well though.
Lafitte wants to control but Mubango is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mubango misses with a head shot. Lafitte uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lafitte is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Mubango postures up in Lafitte's guard and throws a big left but Lafitte blocks it.
Mubango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mubango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mubango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mubango is looking to work some ground and pound but Lafitte has wrist control.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Lafitte keeps moving.
Lafitte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafitte is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lafitte keeping moving, preventing Mubango from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lafitte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mubango has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mubango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lafitte counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafitte works Mubango's body with a nice hook.
Mubango tries to clinch up
and Lafitte counters with a thumping low kick.
Lafitte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lafitte throws out a leg kick but Mubango moves out of range and Lafitte only half commits.
Mubango is looking to clinch but Lafitte is avoiding it.
Mubango wants to clinch up but Lafitte keeps it at a distance.
Lafitte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Mubango shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mubango was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Lafitte explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Lafitte really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mubango tries to clinch but Lafitte moves out of range.
Mubango tries to clinch up but Lafitte circles away and keeps his distance.
Lafitte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Lafitte has Mubango up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lafitte.
Lafitte misses with the head strike.
Lafitte lands a body punch.
Lafitte managing to block the knees to the body from Mubango.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lafitte lands a hook that snaps the head of Mubango backwards.
Lafitte lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mubango.
Lafitte blocks a body shot from Mubango.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafitte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mubango backwards. #TD#
Mubango is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lafitte can't fight it off and eventually Mubango manages to take the fight to the floor. Lafitte looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Lafitte kicks Mubango off and gets to his feet. #T1#
A big right from Lafitte misses.
Mubango takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Mubango shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lafitte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mubango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mubango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mubango postures up in Lafitte's guard and throws a big left but Lafitte blocks it.
Mubango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lafitte tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Mubango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mubango trying to control but Lafitte is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mubango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mubango throws a strike but Lafitte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lafitte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Mubango is working an open guard so Lafitte takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mubango looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mubango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafitte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafitte feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lafitte.
Mubango closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lafitte counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mubango was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafitte.
Lafitte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lafitte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mubango is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mubango takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Mubango clinches up with Lafitte and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Lafitte prevents a body shot from Mubango.
Lafitte throws an elbow that misses.
Lafitte cracks Mubango with a nice body shot.
Mubango tries for a takedown. No joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lafitte lands with a left to the head.
Mubango tries to throw a body punch but Lafitte avoids it by throwing Mubango back against the cage.
Mubango changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafitte fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mubango wants to clinch.
Lafitte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mubango manages to avoid it.
Mubango wants to clinch but Lafitte slips to the side
and Lafitte counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubango doesn't manage to clinch there - Lafitte circles away.
Lafitte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lafitte keeps the fight on the outside.
Mubango wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Lafitte dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lafitte looks to score with a jab to the body but Mubango is just out of range.
Lafitte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mubango is out of range and Lafitte settles back down. #CL#
Lafitte tries to keep at a distance but Mubango has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lafitte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafitte lands a nice uppercut.
Mubango has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lafitte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Mubango breaks the clinch.
Mubango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafitte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mubango wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango 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.#T1#
Lafitte lands a nice shot that snaps Mubango's head back.
Mubango chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lafitte can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Lafitte. #CL#
Mubango drives through and clinches with Lafitte against the cage.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mubango misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lafitte.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafitte's elbow.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Lafitte manages to break the clinch.
Mubango tries to clinch but Lafitte moves out of range.
Mubango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lafitte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mubango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Mubango darts in and clinches Lafitte up against the cage.
Christian Mubango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lafitte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lafitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lafitte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mubango breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafitte throws a hook but Mubango avoids it easily.
Mubango tries to close the distance and clinch but Lafitte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mubango stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafitte.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lafitte as he avoids it easily.
Mubango looks to clinch
and Lafitte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lafitte, right into the meat.
Mubango is looking to clinch but Lafitte is avoiding it.
Lafitte swats away the attempt to clinch by Mubango.
Lafitte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Lafitte slips under a jab from Mubango.
Lafitte throws a leg kick which misses Mubango's front leg but catches the back leg as Mubango tries to avoid it. #CL#
Mubango takes the fight into the clinch.
Lafitte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lafitte scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Mubango.
Mubango goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lafitte prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lafitte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lafitte keeps the fight on the outside.
Lafitte throws out a counter right but Mubango avoids it with no problem.
Lafitte cracks the inside of Mubango's front leg.
Mubango on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lafitte. Lafitte obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Mubango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lafitte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mubango's calf.
Mubango has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafitte.
Lafitte moves out of range of the strikes.
Henri Lafitte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango moves in looking to clinch but Lafitte pushes him off.
Lafitte tries a quick counter leg kick but Mubango is wise to it.
Mubango looks to clinch
and Lafitte counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Lafitte - just one landing.
Mubango moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mubango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafitte manages to avoid it.
Lafitte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mubango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafitte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mubango looks to land a left hand but Lafitte moved out of range nicely.
Mubango backing away here, and Lafitte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mubango scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Lafitte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lafitte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Lafitte!
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Event:
FWC 9: Mubango v Von Sprockets
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Von Sprockets throws a low kick, looking for Mubango's leg but Mubango calmly moves out of range.
Mubango appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Mubango moves into the clinch.
Mubango lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Sprockets is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mubango gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Sprockets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Sprockets putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mubango in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Von Sprockets struggles to land a body shot inside as Mubango controls his hands.
Mubango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Sprockets lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Sprockets gets through Mubango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mubango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Sprockets has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mubango after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Sprockets struggles to land a body shot inside as Mubango controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Mubango has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mubango managing to block the knees to the body from Von Sprockets.
Mubango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Mubango works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mubango chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Mubango avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Sprockets avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mubango 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.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Von Sprockets keeps moving.
Mubango is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Von Sprockets is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mubango is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Sprockets has wrist control.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.
Mubango pushing down on Von Sprockets's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #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.
Mubango scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Von Sprockets on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Sprockets is not content to let Mubango control the position.
Mubango working over Von Sprockets with some ground and pound. Von Sprockets looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mubango stalling away here and it's allowed Von Sprockets to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Von Sprockets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mubango.
Mubango stopping the sweep attempt from Von Sprockets.
Von Sprockets avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Von Sprockets keeps moving.
Mubango is pushing down on Von Sprockets's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Sprockets is fighting to maintain full guard but Mubango has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Von Sprockets wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Von Sprockets actively working from the bottom here.
Mubango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Sprockets 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.
Von Sprockets wants to get back to full guard.
Mubango trying to control from half guard but Von Sprockets is working away.
Mubango scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Von Sprockets taking some punishment here, with Mubango in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mubango connects with a nice short shot to Von Sprockets's temple.
Mubango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Sprockets is staying active underneath Mubango, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
Ground and pound from Mubango.
Mubango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mubango frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mubango landing punches. #ROC#
Von Sprockets is rocked!
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!
Von Sprockets takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mubango's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Mubango!
After winning the bout, Christian Mubango 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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