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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 1888 p4p, 199 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 2530 p4p, 244 weight class). Laiho comes to the ring accompanied by Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alexi Laiho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laiho moves into the clinch.
Anstey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laiho (0) vs (2) Anstey
We've been hearing good reports from Laiho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Laiho keeps moving.
Anstey won't allow Laiho to sweep him here.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laiho is keeping the position for now.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Laiho is keeping the position.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Laiho keeps moving.
Laiho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey trying to control but Laiho is working from the bottom.
Laiho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anstey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laiho looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
Laiho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Laiho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anstey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Laiho trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Laiho keeps moving.
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Laiho keeps moving.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Laiho keeps moving.
Anstey postures up.
Laiho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Laiho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Laiho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Laiho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anstey advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laiho (0) vs (5) Anstey
Anstey has hold of Laiho's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Laiho seems comfortable defending it but Anstey has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Laiho is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Laiho is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Anstey couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bunny Anstey!
After winning the bout, Bunny Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1776 p4p, 196 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 2247 p4p, 236 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Kuznetcov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anstey shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetcov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetcov.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Kuznetcov manages to get underhooks.
Andrey Kuznetcov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey is working for takedown but Kuznetcov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anstey is trying to drag Kuznetcov to the mat but Kuznetcov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kuznetcov has Anstey pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kuznetcov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anstey tumbling to the mat - Kuznetcov dives into Anstey's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuznetcov (2) vs (0) Anstey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey 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.
Kuznetcov trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetcov wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Kuznetcov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetcov is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Kuznetcov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey is still trying to improve position.
Kuznetcov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anstey gets back to full guard.
Kuznetcov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuznetcov (5) vs (0) Anstey
Anstey tries to improve position but can't.
Anstey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kuznetcov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuznetcov (7) vs (0) Anstey
Anstey wants to control but Kuznetcov is having none of it.
Anstey is squirming around, avoiding Kuznetcov's attempts to control the action.
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looking to secure an arm triangle but Anstey defends it well.
Anstey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Kuznetcov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey looking for submissions off his back.
Kuznetcov trying to control from half guard but Anstey is working away.
Kuznetcov is looking for a kimura here.
Anstey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuznetcov is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey actively working from the bottom here.
Anstey actively working from the bottom here.
Anstey tries to roll over but Kuznetcov keeps him under control.
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuznetcov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Anstey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuznetcov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anstey won't allow Kuznetcov to pass to mount.
Anstey is looking to control Kuznetcov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anstey avoid being mounted?
Anstey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuznetcov trying to control from half guard but Anstey is working away.
Anstey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuznetcov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuznetcov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Anstey looking for submissions off his back.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetcov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuznetcov (10) vs (0) Anstey
Kuznetcov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov working for a submission but Anstey is keeping him at bay.
Anstey is working to get back to half guard.
Anstey wants to control but Kuznetcov is having none of it.
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Kuznetcov maintains control.
Kuznetcov avoids the attempt from Anstey to control.
Kuznetcov trying to control but Anstey is having none of it.
Kuznetcov is working for a guillotine from mount but Anstey frees his head quite easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuznetcov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuznetcov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetcov wants to control the pace but Anstey is squirming around nicely.
Anstey is trying to escape the mount.
Anstey tries to lock up and control but Kuznetcov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Anstey is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Kuznetcov!
A very excited looking Andrey Kuznetcov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1973 p4p, 209 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 2833 p4p, 273 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bunny Anstey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anstey clinches up against the ropes.
Nielsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nielsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nielsen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anstey (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Anstey trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Anstey trying to get back to full guard but Nielsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anstey (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Anstey is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape.
Anstey tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anstey tries to lock up and control but Nielsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anstey is working to get back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Anstey is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anstey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anstey shrugs it off.
Anstey reaches up to try and control the position but Nielsen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Anstey rolls and tries to escape and now Nielsen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Anstey (0) vs (8) Nielsen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anstey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nielsen looking to break Anstey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anstey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nielsen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anstey is in bad spot here.
Nielsen working for the choke.
Nielsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anstey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nielsen working for the choke.
Anstey wants to escape the position.
Anstey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nielsen's arms.
Nielsen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen not allowing Anstey to control his hands.
Nielsen controlling well, preventing Anstey from escaping the position.
Anstey trying to control the hands but Nielsen breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Anstey right now.
Nielsen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anstey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anstey tries to roll but Nielsen sticks to his back.
Anstey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking for the RNC.
Anstey is in bad spot here.
Nielsen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nielsen looking to break Anstey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anstey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nielsen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anstey is in bad spot here.
Nielsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Anstey rolls, trying to escape but Nielsen keeps control of the position.
Nielsen avoiding Anstey 's attempts to control his hands.
Anstey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anstey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nielsen gets his way!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to control Anstey but Anstey is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nielsen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nielsen keeps control of the position as Anstey tries to break free.
Nielsen trying to control momentarily.
Anstey is really stuck here.
Anstey trying to control the position but Nielsen manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey is trying to roll into a better position but Nielsen has get a rear naked choke and Anstey is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Anstey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Anstey counters by clinching up.
Anstey misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey lands with a short shot to the head.
Dio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anstey has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anstey won't be happy with that.
Anstey defending against the ground and pound.
Anstey can't do much from the bottom here.
Anstey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Dio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Dio is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Dio is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.#T1#
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Dio is having none of it.
Dio wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Anstey wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Dio has wrist control.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.#SUB2#
Dio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anstey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dio has control of Anstey's left arm, preventing Anstey from doing any damage.
Dio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey postures up.
Dio working a defensive guard but Anstey passes into half guard.
Anstey is taking a breather. Dio 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.
Dio trying to control but Anstey postures up.
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Dio is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio is pressing down on Anstey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey 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.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anstey won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio is pulling down on Anstey's head to control his posture.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey connects with a couple of short punches.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dio 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dio staying out of range there.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Anstey lands the left hand.
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Dio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Anstey gets a double leg takedown into Dio's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Anstey won't allow Dio to get back to his feet.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dio trying to control the position here.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving. #T1#
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Dio has wrist control.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio looking to control but Anstey passes into half guard.
Dio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anstey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anstey's back!
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet but Dio has full control of the position and if anything, Anstey has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Dio trying to control momentarily.
Dio gets his hands free as Anstey looks to control.
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dio wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy.#ES#
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Dio off. It looks like it's working - Dio slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Anstey displaying calm under pressure there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Dio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Anstey is fighting to break Dio's control of his arms but Dio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anstey trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Dio wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey is working Dio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Dio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dio, as that shot connected.
Anstey scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Dio circles away easily
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dio.
Anstey shoots and misses
and Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Dio has Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Dio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dio has had enough of the clinch but Anstey keeps him there for the moment.
Dio pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anstey as Dio tries to tie him up.
Anstey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Dio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anstey misses with a body punch.
Dio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dio blocks a body shot from Anstey. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Dio.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dio.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dio as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dio avoids it really well and circles away.
Dio throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Dio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dio throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown. Dio fights it but they end up in guard.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Dio is keeping the position.
Dio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dio is pulling down on Anstey's head to control his posture.
Dio 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.
Dio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Dio wants to stand but Anstey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey tries to kick Dio off but Dio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Dio is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey manages to get to full guard.
Dio wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dio trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anstey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dio wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Dio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Dio is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dio swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
A jab from Dio misses.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anstey 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 678.5
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Chu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Chu throws a low kick, looking for Anstey's leg but Anstey calmly moves out of range.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anstey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey looks for the body kick but Chu saw that one coming.
Chu tried to score with a low kick but Anstey checks it.
Chu throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Anstey lands a nice hook to Chu's body. Chu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Chu misses with a wild combination.
Anstey looks for a takedown but Chu sprawls well.
Chu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chu looks for the body kick but Anstey saw that one coming. #T1#
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chu.
It looked like Chu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sake Chu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Chu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Chu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chu.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Chu gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the cage.
Chu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anstey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Chu misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chu.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sake Chu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu with a hook.
Chu throws a good cross that connects.
Anstey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anstey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Sake Chu has been cut.
Chu misses with a kick to the body.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Chu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anstey throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chu keeping control of the position.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chu defending well though. #T3#
Chu is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey is looking to stall here but Chu recovers full guard.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey trying to control but Chu is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Anstey being controlled here, momentarily.
Anstey wants to stand but Chu is controlling the position.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet. #T4#
Anstey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chu controls the pace.
Chu wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Anstey can't keep his opponent in guard - Chu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anstey wants to improve his position but Chu is controlling well.
Anstey is trying to stand up here but Chu is controlling him well.
Anstey is looking to control Chu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anstey avoid being mounted?
Chu works his way into full mount!
Chu prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Chu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anstey because Chu loaded up on that one.
Anstey wants to hold on but Chu pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sake Chu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Chu misses with a wild body shot.
Chu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Chu saw that one coming.
Anstey needs to keep his hands up - Chu had a free shot at his head there.
Anstey throws a sloppy head kick
and Chu counters with a nice body shot.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Chu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chu is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey. #SUB2#
Anstey is working for a submission of some sort.
Chu is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Chu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Chu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Chu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anstey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anstey's back!
Anstey trying to get back to his feet but Chu is in full control for now.
Anstey is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anstey doesn't escape.
Chu is trying to stick to Anstey's back but Anstey is turning into Chu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anstey.
Chu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey has Chu pulled in close to control his posture.
Chu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chu is one step ahead there.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Chu tries to pass.
Anstey is pulling down on Chu's head to control his posture.
Anstey wants to stand but Chu is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Anstey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chu defends it easily.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Chu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Anstey is looking for a triangle but Chu pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anstey is trying to hold Chu in close to prevent damage but Chu has managed to pass into half guard.
Chu is taking a breather. Anstey 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.
Chu wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Chu prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Anstey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anstey wants to stand but Chu is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chu scores with a jab to the body.
Chu slips under a jab from Anstey.
That kick from Chu tenderised Anstey's leg. Anstey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chu moves out of range of the strikes.
Chu misses with a body kick.
Chu looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Chu gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Chu misses the target.
Anstey walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Chu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chu is controlling Anstey's posture.
Chu looking to control.
Chu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Chu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Chu is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey scoring with some ground and pound.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey trying to control but Chu is working from the bottom.
Anstey connects with a couple of short punches.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Chu.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses.
Anstey postures up in Chu's guard and throws a big left but Chu blocks it.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Chu keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Chu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Chu keeps moving.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Chu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anstey shoots in but Chu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sake Chu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
A telegraphed right hand from Anstey misses the target.
Anstey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Chu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sake Chu is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chu!
Chu has one of Anstey's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Chu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chu is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Chu is looking for a sweep.
Anstey scores with punches from side control.
Chu gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chu tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anstey working over Chu with some ground and pound. Chu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chu defending well though.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chu wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Anstey wants to work for an arm triangle but Chu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anstey 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bunny Anstey!
A relieved looking Bunny Anstey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
Brophy lands with a straight right. Anstey didn't see that one coming.
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anstey to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anstey is defended easily by Brophy.
Brophy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Brophy, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Brophy against the ropes but Brophy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Brophy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brophy 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.
Anstey slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura but Brophy is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Brophy wants to get back to full guard.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brophy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anstey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anstey trying to control the action but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Brophy is trying to escape back to his feet but Anstey uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Anstey scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Anstey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anstey wants to control for a moment but Brophy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Anstey misses with a head shot. Brophy uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brophy managing to control the position.
Brophy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anstey moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
An attempted straight right counter from Anstey misses the target.
Brophy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anstey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.
Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anstey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.#T1#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brophy as he avoids it easily.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Anstey fails with the takedown.
Anstey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Brophy. No joy for Anstey on that attempt.
Anstey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Brophy drives through and clinches with Anstey against the ropes.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Brophy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brophy.
Anstey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike.
Brophy lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Good body shot from Brophy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Anstey gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey.
A hook to the body from Brophy.
#BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Brophy.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anstey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Bunny Anstey's cut is getting worse.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brophy finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Brophy counters with a thumping low kick.
Well,Anstey is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Anstey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anstey misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anstey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anstey dives in and grabs Brophy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brophy pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD#
Anstey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anstey trying to control the action but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Anstey with the ground and pound but Brophy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anstey being controlled here momentarily.
Anstey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Brophy blocks nicely. #T2#
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Brophy has wrist control.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Anstey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brophy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anstey, into his guard. #REVB#
Brophy content to stall in guard here.
Brophy wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brophy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bob Brophy!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Bob Brophy!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Bob Brophy!
Bob Brophy wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Bob Brophy 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:
NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Maximus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Anstey counters with a single leg into guard. Maximus didn't expect that.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
Anstey looking to pass the guard.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anstey won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Anstey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anstey feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maximus throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maximus's guard.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey prevents Maximus from getting back to his feet.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Anstey stops Maximus from standing up.
Maximus trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus tried to counter with a leg kick but Anstey avoided it.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximus tries to avoid it but Anstey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximus to the ground. Maximus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maximus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maximus leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DJ Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus misses with a straight right.
Anstey throws out a powerful jab.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maximus counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Anstey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximus.
Maximus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus avoids it really well and circles away.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maximus. Maximus obviously looking to wear him down.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anstey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maximus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Maximus scores with a shot to the body.
Maximus takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Anstey misses.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.#T2#
Anstey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Anstey there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Anstey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus can pounce on him.
Maximus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Bunny Anstey's cut even more.
Nice body kick from Maximus.
Maximus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Maximus stuffs the takedown attempt from Anstey. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Anstey with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Maximus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Maximus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Maximus gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the ropes.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Maximus stuffs the takedown attempt from Anstey. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maximus wants it to stay on the feet.
DJ Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey wants to clinch but Maximus slips to the side
and Maximus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anstey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus can pounce on him.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Maximus jabs at Anstey's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Maximus lands a big head kick that sends Anstey tumbling to the mat! Maximus takes a step backwards and waves Anstey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Anstey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
The cut above Bunny Anstey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Anstey down.
Maximus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anstey.
Maximus pushes Anstey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anstey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maximus to see if he's OK.
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!
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.
Anstey scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anstey working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face as Anstey controls the position.
Maximus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Anstey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maximus taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Maximus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Anstey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Maximus as Anstey shoots in.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maximus scores with a hook.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus throws a push kick but Anstey slaps the foot to one side.
Maximus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Maximus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anstey takes a step back to recover.
Anstey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anstey's head backwards.
Maximus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Maximus. No joy for Anstey on that attempt.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maximus scores with a hook.#CUT#
Bunny Anstey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Anstey ducks right into an uppercut from Maximus. #ROC#
Anstey is rocked!
A head kick misses from Maximus. #KD#
Maximus lands a big uppercut and Anstey crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anstey looks OK. Maximus waves Anstey back to his feet!
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bunny Anstey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Anstey 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.
#TD2#
Anstey shoots in and bounces Comchenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Comchenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Anstey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anstey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Comchenko has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anstey won't allow Comchenko to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comchenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
Comchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Comchenko being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Comchenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anstey on the ground.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey cracks Comchenko with a solid left hand.
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Comchenko being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anstey works over Comchenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Comchenko is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up. #T2#
Anstey distracts Comchenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Comchenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anstey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Comchenko's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Comchenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Comchenko tries to get out of the position.
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Comchenko trying to control the position.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anstey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anstey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Comchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
Anstey prevents Comchenko from getting back to his feet.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Anstey drops back looking for a leg! Comchenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Comchenko manages to kick Anstey off! Anstey jumps back into Comchenko's guard.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Anstey scoring with some ground and pound.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anstey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Anstey gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Comchenko.
Anstey trying to control the action but Comchenko is working from the bottom.
Anstey lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Comchenko is rocked!
Comchenko can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Anstey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Comchenko has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Anstey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Comchenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anstey lands an elbow. #T1##SUB2#
Anstey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anstey taking a breather here.
Comchenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Comchenko taking a bit of punishment here - Anstey scoring with strikes.
Anstey advances to full mount.
Anstey with good strikes from the mount here!
Anstey breaks from Comchenko's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
Anstey looking to finish Comchenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Comchenko!
Oh Comchenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Anstey! That's really hurt Comchenko and he's turned his back - Anstey keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Anstey jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
After winning the bout, Bunny Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Peak - Kings will Rise
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Shreve Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anstey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shreve Jr with a hook.
Shreve Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Shreve Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shreve Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shreve Jr enables Anstey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shreve Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Shreve Jr wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Shreve Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Shreve Jr keeps Anstey at a distance using the push kick.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Shreve Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Anstey throws a body punch but Shreve Jr moves out of range.
Shreve Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anstey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shreve Jr's waist but Shreve Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anstey off to one side.
Larry Shreve Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Shreve Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anstey.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anstey misses with a looping left.
Anstey slips under a jab.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Shreve Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shreve Jr jabs Anstey right on the nose. Anstey blinks but takes it well.
Anstey throws a sloppy head kick
and Shreve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shreve Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anstey swings widly with a right hand
and Shreve Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Shreve Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shreve Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Anstey's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Shreve Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shreve Jr misses the shot to the body.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shreve Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Shreve Jr moves into the clinch.
Shreve Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Shreve Jr.
Anstey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shreve Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Shreve Jr.
A short body shot lands from Shreve Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Anstey looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Shreve Jr.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, Shreve Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shreve Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shreve Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Shreve Jr misses with the head strike.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Shreve Jr. #CUT#
That has opened up Bunny Anstey's cut even more.
Anstey gets through Shreve Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shreve Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shreve Jr lands a body shot.
Shreve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Shreve Jr.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shreve Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
#T4#
Shreve Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anstey takes a shot to the head.
Shreve Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Anstey on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shreve Jr.
A short right from Shreve Jr on the inside.
Shreve Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shreve Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Shreve Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shreve Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anstey looking to stall.
#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shreve Jr, right into the meat.
Shreve Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shreve Jr lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
The cut above Bunny Anstey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Shreve Jr cracks Anstey with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anstey looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shreve Jr finish him?
#ROC#
Anstey is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shreve Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey'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#
A jab from Shreve Jr misses.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shreve Jr but Shreve Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shreve Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Shreve Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Shreve Jr.
Anstey is trying to push Shreve Jr away but Shreve Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shreve Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shreve Jr pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr lands a right hand.
Larry Shreve Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Shreve Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shreve Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shreve Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Shreve Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Shreve Jr.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Shreve Jr finish him?
Shreve Jr misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Shreve Jr.
A short right from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr pushes Anstey against the cage. Shreve Jr is working some dirty boxing. Shreve Jr pushes off with a quick right hook! Anstey goes down! Anstey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shreve Jr moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Shreve Jr!
Larry Shreve Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Larry Shreve Jr, 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:
CEFC 335
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Anstey throws a body kick that misses.
Goldstein misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Goldstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anstey is really struggling to control Goldstein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anstey is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Goldstein reverses the position - he's now on top in Anstey's guard.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldstein is in close to Anstey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldstein trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldstein stands up over Anstey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Goldstein stops Anstey from standing up. #SUB#
Anstey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein postures up and lands a big shot to Anstey's brow. #SUB#
Goldstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anstey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldstein has managed to get both his arms back between Anstey's legs - danger averted.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldstein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Anstey has an active guard here but Goldstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Goldstein is taking a breather. Anstey 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.
Goldstein is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.#T2##ES#
Anstey pushes Goldstein off and gets back to his feet.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldstein, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldstein tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anstey working hard to break the clinch.
Anstey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.#BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldstein sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goldstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey looking to slow down the pace here.
Anstey unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Anstey effectively controlling the action here.
Anstey tries to circle away but Goldstein has him pinned against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goldstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
Anstey scores with a body shot.
Goldstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Goldstein sprawls well.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goldstein.
Anstey takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Anstey moves away
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL#
Anstey rushes Goldstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein lands a right hand.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a body punch.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anstey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anstey tries to circle away but Goldstein has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anstey scores with a shot to the side of Goldstein's head.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anstey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goldstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Goldstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anstey doesn't seem phased though.
Goldstein scores with a jab. Anstey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Goldstein cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches up with Anstey and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Goldstein misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.#TD#
Goldstein gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. Goldstein manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom. #T1#
Goldstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anstey.
Anstey distracts Goldstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anstey passes Goldstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anstey is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anstey controlling the pace.
Anstey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldstein wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey misses with a head shot. Goldstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey stands up over Goldstein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anstey postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anstey won't allow Goldstein to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Goldstein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anstey rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Goldstein back into the cage.
Anstey pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Goldstein. #T4##BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anstey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goldstein - the referee stops the clock and Anstey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goldstein. Anstey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Anstey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goldstein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anstey is fighting to break Goldstein's control of his arms but Goldstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey scoring with some ground and pound.
Anstey 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.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Goldstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey dives in for a single leg takedown but Goldstein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anstey works the jab nicely.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt - Goldstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anstey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Anstey. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anstey if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Samson Goldstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anstey can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldstein won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein tries to counter with a clinch but Anstey shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches up with Anstey and pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey wants to take the fight to the mat but Goldstein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anstey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anstey lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Anstey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anstey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Goldstein jabs Anstey right on the nose. Anstey blinks but takes it well.
Goldstein misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Anstey's ribcage. Anstey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldstein pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Anstey tries to break free but Goldstein pushes him back against the cage.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Anstey throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey wants to break free but Goldstein has control.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #CUT2#
Bunny Anstey's cut is getting worse.
Anstey tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
Anstey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldstein 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.
Samson Goldstein really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Anstey blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anstey.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein closes the distance but Anstey moves to the side #TD#
so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldstein wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it. #T1#
Anstey postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldstein has wrist control.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Anstey. That snapped Goldstein's head back.
#CL#
Anstey clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anstey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Anstey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Anstey against the cage.
#BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Samson Goldstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anstey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldstein's hands.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldstein sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3##CL#
Anstey clinches with his opponent.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey lands a left hand.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
Anstey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
A short right from Anstey.
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldstein tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Goldstein lands a big head kick that sends Anstey tumbling to the mat! Goldstein takes a step backwards and waves Anstey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein tries to clinch up
and Anstey counters with a right hand to the body.
Anstey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Anstey.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Anstey moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey is working Goldstein over against the cage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Anstey 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.
Goldstein cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Anstey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldstein tries to clinch #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anstey throws a strike but Goldstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anstey keeping full guard, as Goldstein tries to pass.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Goldstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1##SUB#
Anstey has his foot on Goldstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldstein works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anstey working for a triangle but Goldstein defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goldstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey controlling the position.
Goldstein looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldstein has wrist control.
Goldstein is pulling down on Anstey's head. It's preventing any offense from Anstey, at least for the moment.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T2#
Goldstein has Anstey pulled in close to control his posture.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Goldstein blocks nicely.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldstein.
Anstey goes for a double leg but Goldstein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goldstein continues to drive forward.
Goldstein throws a head kick that half lands.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Goldstein instigates a clinch.
Anstey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey has Goldstein pushed against the cage.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldsteins head.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land. #T4#
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Anstey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anstey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Anstey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anstey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
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 Bunny Anstey.
I think Goldstein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein is the new heavyweight champion!
Samson Goldstein decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
CEFC 334
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Anstey checks a leg kick. #TD#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Force keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Force is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anstey advances position into side control!
Force sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Force is working away.
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Force works his way to full guard. Good work.
Force bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB##T1#
Force trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey 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.
Anstey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Force prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Force throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Force won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Anstey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Force defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Force chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Force postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Force cracks Anstey with a solid left hand.
Anstey 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.
Force postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Force controlling him for the moment.
Force looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Force has his foot on Anstey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anstey works his way back into a safe position though.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Force wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Force controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey cracks Force with a solid left hand.#T3#
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Anstey looking to pass the guard.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Force tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Force being controlled here, momentarily.
Force keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Force manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Force wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving. #T4#
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Force is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Anstey looking for a triangle here. Force is fighting it but it looks tight! Anstey pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Force is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bunny Anstey!
An out of breath Bunny Anstey 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:
CEFC 333
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Anstey slips under a jab.
Diddlybottom throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diddlybottom counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Anstey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diddlybottom's guard.
Anstey trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anstey is aware though and is defending well.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Diddlybottom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anstey is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Diddlybottom has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.
Anstey is working Diddlybottom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anstey is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diddlybottom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
Diddlybottom is trying to keep Anstey in close.
#SUB2#
Diddlybottom is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Diddlybottom working a defensive guard here.
Diddlybottom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym inform us that Diddlybottom has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Diddlybottom is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
Diddlybottom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Diddlybottom has wrist control.#SUB2#
Diddlybottom looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
Diddlybottom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.#SUB2#
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diddlybottom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Diddlybottom's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diddlybottom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.
Diddlybottom wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey is trying to control the position but Diddlybottom postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Diddlybottom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diddlybottom wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Diddlybottom won't allow Anstey to sweep him here.
Anstey controls Diddlybottom momentarily but Diddlybottom frees himself.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Anstey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diddlybottom defends it easily.
Diddlybottom is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but Diddlybottom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddlybottom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Anstey pushes Diddlybottom off looking to stand but Diddlybottom dives back in and keeps control.
Diddlybottom is thwarting Anstey's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milktoast Diddlybottom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diddlybottom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diddlybottom keeps the fight on the outside.
Diddlybottom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ansteys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diddlybottom 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.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom lands a head kick!
#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Diddlybottom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diddlybottom tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Diddlybottom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Anstey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diddlybottom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diddlybottom regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diddlybottom keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom pushes a forearm under Anstey's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anstey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milktoast Diddlybottom!
Milktoast Diddlybottom is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Milktoast Diddlybottom made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
CEFC 332
Date: Feb 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldstein has time to react.
Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Anstey had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Anstey gets tackled into the cage by Goldstein. Goldstein maintains the clinch. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Anstey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goldstein sprawls well initially but Anstey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goldstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldstein's head.
Goldstein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey stalling. #SUB#
Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goldstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.
Still in half guard, Anstey seems content to control.#T1#
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anstey wants to free his trapped foot but Goldstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anstey throwing shots but Goldstein is blocking nicely.
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Goldstein dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goldstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Anstey is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working. #SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anstey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey stops Goldstein 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.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Goldstein is predictable there #TD#
and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goldstein's guard.
Goldstein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him. #T3#
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein trying to control the position.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldstein has wrist control.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Goldstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anstey is trying to keep Goldstein in close.
#SUB#
Goldstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.#TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anstey throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Goldstein works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey 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.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Goldstein is working away. #T1#
Goldstein gets back to full guard.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Anstey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anstey, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Anstey working for a triangle but Goldstein defends it easily.
Anstey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Goldstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anstey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldstein has managed to get both his arms back between Anstey's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Goldstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anstey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldstein has managed to get both his arms back between Anstey's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Goldstein stands up over Anstey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldstein preventing the sweep.
Goldstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey looking to control.
#SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Goldstein frees his head nicely. Oh but Anstey has switched to an armbar! Goldstein is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey is the new heavyweight champion!
Bunny Anstey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC 329
Date: Feb 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Anstey staying out of range there.
Anstey lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage stuffs the takedown.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey scores with a hook.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Savage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savage showed some decent athleticism there.
Anstey trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
Savage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage stops Anstey from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Anstey is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Savage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anstey is looking to control Savage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anstey avoid being mounted?
Savage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage is thwarting Anstey's attempts to control the position.
Anstey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anstey is not content to let Savage control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage not doing much here.
Anstey pushes Savage off looking to stand but Savage dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Savage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savage looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Savage. That snapped Anstey's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Savage scores with a punch to the head.
Savage misses with a looping right.
Anstey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savage's waist but Savage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anstey off to one side.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anstey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey. #T4#
Savage swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage misses with a hook to the body
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey misses with a takedown
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
Anstey misses with a body punch
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Savage lands a big uppercut and Anstey crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anstey looks OK. Savage waves Anstey back to his feet!#ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!#CUT2#
Bunny Anstey's cut is getting worse.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vandall Savage dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savage counters with a big left hand that crumples Anstey! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
CEFC 327
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Goldstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Anstey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldstein tries a low kick but Anstey avoids it.
Goldstein looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Goldstein takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anstey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldstein tries to avoid it but Anstey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldstein to the ground. Goldstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
A jab from Anstey finds it's way through Goldstein's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein lands with a nice body punch.
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Anstey.
Anstey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Anstey scores with a hook.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Goldstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldstein! But no joy.
Goldstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anstey in particular looking to stall.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Goldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey. #T2#
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Goldstein is working away.
Anstey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anstey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goldstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anstey stalling.
Anstey 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.#SUB#
Anstey is working for a kimura but Goldstein is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Goldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Goldstein trying to control here.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anstey is taking a breather. Goldstein 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein is looking to clinch. #TD#
Goldstein tries to sprawl but Anstey drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Anstey has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Goldstein defend it? Anstey steps over the head and cranks it - Goldstein is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anstey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bunny Anstey!
After winning the bout, Bunny Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEFC 326
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Goldstein sets himself, and Anstey steps forward looking for the clinch! Goldstein avoids it this time.#TD2#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Goldstein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Goldstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldstein, not yet.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Anstey stays in close to Goldstein's body and controls the position. #T1#
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Anstey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goldstein pulls Anstey in close to prevent any damage.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldstein. Goldstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey throws a fast counter high kick but Goldstein manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Goldstein pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Anstey is looking for the big counter here.
Anstey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Goldstein throws Anstey to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Goldstein misses its intended target.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working.
Goldstein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Anstey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goldstein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anstey working the ground and pound but Goldstein is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Anstey politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Anstey prefers to stall for the moment though.
Anstey working the strikes but Goldstein uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anstey is taking a breather. Goldstein 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.
Anstey is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey is controlling the pace.
Goldstein desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anstey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goldstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldstein defending well though. #ES#
Goldstein pushes Anstey off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bunny Anstey 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#
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.#TD2#
Anstey gets a double leg takedown into Goldstein's guard.#ES#
Goldstein is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anstey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anstey.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldstein swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Anstey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goldstein digs a right hand into Anstey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anstey's gas tank.
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Anstey dives in and scores a takedown into Goldstein's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldstein is retaining full guard. #T1#
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goldstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Anstey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anstey is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey working over Goldstein with some ground and pound. Goldstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldstein defending well though.
Anstey wants to control but Goldstein is keeping him busy.
Goldstein taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard. #T2#
Anstey controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Anstey is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Goldstein still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Goldstein has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Anstey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldstein working the ground and pound.
Anstey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anstey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldstein trying to control the pace.
Goldstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Anstey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
Anstey tries to roll over but Goldstein keeps him under control.
Well, if Goldstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anstey moves into full guard.
Goldstein with a nice head shot there.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet. #SUB2#
Anstey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldstein prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein content to stall in guard here.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goldstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Anstey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldstein defends it easily.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldstein is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anstey is trying to stand.
Goldstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Goldstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goldstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Anstey feints and as Goldstein raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Goldstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anstey wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anstey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldstein defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Goldstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Goldstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldstein looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Goldstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Goldstein stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.#SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anstey wants to stand up but Goldstein is controlling him. #SUB2#
Anstey is looking to cinch up a triangle. Goldstein throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Anstey's body to avoid the submission. Anstey has instead reached around Goldstein's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Anstey arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bunny Anstey!
A very excited looking Bunny Anstey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEFC Live 71
Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Bay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Bay shoots in and gets a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Bay is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.#SUB#
Anstey pushes a forearm under Bay's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bay is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC 324
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Mancuello connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mancuello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mancuello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anstey avoids the elbow strike from Mancuello, against the cage.
Anstey lands a right hand. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Mancuello.
#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mancuello did well to prevent Anstey getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Mancuello's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Mancuello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mancuello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mancuello's head.
Anstey 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.
Mancuello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Anstey is looking for a kimura but Mancuello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anstey to get the leverage.
Mancuello has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mancuello is looking to get back to full guard here but Anstey has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Anstey trying to control the position but Mancuello is working away.
Anstey controls the position.
Mancuello wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Anstey in side control, throwing shots but Mancuello defends.
Anstey working the body and head with strikes.
Mancuello wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.
Anstey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mancuello being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Anstey scores with punches from side control.
Mancuello taking a bit of punishment here - Anstey scoring with strikes.
Anstey in side control, throwing shots but Mancuello defends. #SUB#
Anstey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mancuello tries to escape but Anstey is in control.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Mancuello taking a bit of punishment here - Anstey scoring with strikes.
Anstey scoring with punches and elbows.
Mancuello is looking to regain half guard here but Anstey keeps moving and retains side control.
Mancuello prevents Anstey from improving position. #T3#
Mancuello takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Anstey lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Mancuello is rocked!#SUB#
Anstey is trying to get an arm triangle but Mancuello is defending well. #SUB#
Anstey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mancuello is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anstey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mancuello is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Mancuello is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Anstey.
Mancuello takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Anstey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anstey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mancuello is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anstey connects with a decent elbow.
Mancuello is trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mancuello struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Anstey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey'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#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anstey checks a leg kick.
Federico Mancuello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mancuello throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mancuello throws out a counter right but Anstey avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Anstey.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Mancuello sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anstey shoots in for a double leg but Mancuello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mancuello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anstey with a hook.
Mancuello is still on wobbly legs! Can Anstey finish him?
Mancuello fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anstey is out of range.
Mancuello seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mancuello's guard.
Mancuello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mancuello wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Mancuello 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.
Mancuello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mancuello can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mancuello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Mancuello.
Some wild striking there from Mancuello.
Mancuello throws a low kick but Anstey avoids it.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from Mancuello.
Anstey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mancuello swivels and escapes.#T2#
Mancuello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey.
Anstey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey scores with a push kick.
Anstey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mancuello on the side of the head. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anstey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anstey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mancuello is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anstey off and has taken his back!
Anstey is trying to break free.
#T3#
Anstey turns into Mancuello and is now in his guard.
Anstey pushes down on Mancuello's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancuello is in trouble now - Anstey has advanced to mount!
Anstey wants to control the pace but Mancuello is squirming around nicely.
Mancuello's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mancuello wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Anstey with good strikes from the mount here!
Mancuello tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Mancuello's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Anstey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anstey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey trying to control but Mancuello is having none of it.
Anstey cracks Mancuello with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anstey loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mancuello scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Anstey land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Anstey stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC Live 69
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Anstey.
Brewer scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brewer sees it coming and defends easily.
Anstey is trying to control. Brewer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is pressing down on Brewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brewer is holding on for now.
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Brewer is trying to get back to full guard.
Brewer is doing well to control the position and prevent Anstey from advancing to side control.
Brewer is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brewer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anstey.
Brewer is not content to let Anstey control the position.#SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Brewer is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brewer trying to control but Anstey postures up.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Brewer dodges it nicely.
Anstey is pressing down on Brewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brewer is holding on for now.
Anstey trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brewer did well to prevent Anstey getting side control.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Brewer dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Anstey is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Anstey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anstey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brewer's head.
Anstey working over Brewer with some ground and pound. Brewer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Brewer is working away.
Anstey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brewer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brewer taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brewer won't allow Anstey to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brewer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brewer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him.
Brewer controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anstey throws a big shot that misses.
Brewer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Brewer blocks the elbow strike.
Brewer working aggressively here.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
Anstey swings wildly with an uppercut but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer blocks the elbow strike.
Brewer tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brewer takes a shot to the head.
Brewer lands a nice uppercut.
Brewer misses with a body punch.
#T1##BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Brewer, which made it look bad.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Anstey gets the takedown into side control.
Anstey working the ground and pound but Brewer is defending the strikes.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Anstey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anstey controlling the position from side mount.
Anstey trying to control the position but Brewer is working away. #T2#
Anstey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brewer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brewer is not content to let Anstey control the position.
Brewer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Anstey's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Brewer's head.
Brewer is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anstey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brewer is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anstey lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Anstey seems content to control.
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.
Anstey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brewer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Brewer trying to control from the bottom.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey 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.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brewer to regain full guard.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brewer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anstey passes into half guard.
Brewer tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brewer throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brewer enables Anstey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brewer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anstey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brewer's guard.
Brewer is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brewer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brewer is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brewer avoid being mounted?
Brewer is doing well to control the position and prevent Anstey from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
Anstey working over Brewer with some ground and pound. Brewer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Anstey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Anstey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brewer is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey is keen to just control but Brewer is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Anstey seems to be working for a kimura but Brewer defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brewer is looking to improve his position.
Brewer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anstey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Brewer is defending against the submission attempts here by Anstey.
Anstey not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Jab by Anstey.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brewer swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brewer as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Brewer throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.#TD#
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anstey takes a little break here. Brewer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
During a confident post fight interview, Bunny Anstey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC 321
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Eikmeyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eikmeyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Anstey, which made it look bad.
Anstey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eikmeyer in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eikmeyer doesn't seem phased though.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown
and Anstey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bunny Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anstey defends it nicely.#KD#
Anstey lands a big uppercut and Eikmeyer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Eikmeyer looks OK. Anstey waves Eikmeyer back to his feet!#ROC#
Eikmeyer is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.#T1#
Eikmeyer shoots and misses
and Anstey counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 239
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Anstey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tronstone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anstey stalks Tronstone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tronstone's face. Tronstone staggers backwards, shaken.
Tronstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anstey throws a shot from downtown. Tronstone moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Anstey.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Tronstone avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tronstone lands a nice hook to Anstey's body. Anstey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tronstone scores with a hook.
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anstey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Tronstone.
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tronstone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tronstone gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Tronstone manages to break the clinch.
Anstey swings for the body but Tronstone moves out of range.
Tronstone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey counters with a three punch combo that has Tronstone backing up. Tronstone nods at Anstey to acknowledge the strikes.
Anstey dives in and grabs Tronstone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tronstone pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Tronstone lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Tronstone misses with a left hand
and Anstey counters with a left and a right that stings Tronstone.
Tronstone digs a good body shot into Anstey's ribs.
Anstey blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tronstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anstey misses with a hook. Tronstone ducked under it nicely.
Anstey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Anstey misses its intended target.
Anstey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anstey throws a jab when Tronstone was well out of range.
Tronstone feints the counter takedown.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Anstey both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tronstone counter with a right hand. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anstey is defended easily by Tronstone.
Anstey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tronstone did well to prevent Anstey getting side control.#SUB#
Anstey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anstey wants to control but Tronstone is keeping him busy.
Tronstone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Anstey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Tronstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tronstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Tronstone's legs - danger averted.
Tronstone is controlling Anstey's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Tronstone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anstey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tronstone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Anstey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anstey is thwarting Tronstone's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anstey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tronstone lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Anstey clinches with his opponent.
Tronstone lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Tronstone clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tronstone. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tronstone throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Tronstone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tronstone with the counter takedown but Anstey avoids it easily.#T1#
Tronstone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tronstone as he avoids it easily.
Anstey connects with a jab.
Tronstone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tronstone digs a good body shot into Anstey's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anstey looks for a takedown but Tronstone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronstone thuds his right hand into Anstey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Tronstone does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Anstey misses with a hook.
And Tronstone tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tronstone lands with a nice body punch.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Tronstone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Tronstone lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tronstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Tronstone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anstey misses with a hook.
And Tronstone tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Tronstone gets a takedown into half guard.
Anstey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tronstone lands strikes from half guard.
Tronstone wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Tronstone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anstey 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.#T3#
Anstey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Anstey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tronstone escapes and throws Anstey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tronstone is working Anstey over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tronstone is putting a hurting on Anstey here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tronstone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tronstone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Tronstone defends easily.
Tronstone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Tronstone defends easily.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Tronstone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tronstone stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Tronstone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#
Bunny Anstey's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
Anstey working for submissions but it's allowed Tronstone to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey taking some punishment here, with Tronstone in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Tronstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tronstone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Tronstone ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tronstone scores with a body shot.
Tronstone lands an overhand right.
Tronstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Tronstone circles away easily
and Tronstone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anstey throws a right hand that Tronstone ducks under and follows up with a left that Tronstone also avoids with ease.
Anstey looks to land a right hand but Tronstone moved out of range.
Tronstone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anstey gets caught flat footed, as Tronstone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tronstone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tronstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey has momentary wrist control but Tronstone slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Tronstone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.#CUT2#
Bunny Anstey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bunny Anstey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ike Tronstone!
Ike Tronstone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC 313
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Bear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.#TD2#
Bear looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Anstey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bear scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bear wants to stall.
Bear is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Anstey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anstey has Bear pressed against the cage, preventing Bear from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bear.
Anstey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Bear breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Anstey rushes Bear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bear lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bear is defending well for now.
Anstey scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Bear tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey lands with a right to the head.
Anstey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anstey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bear tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
A right handed body shot lands from Anstey.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bear 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.
Bear tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Bear back against the cage.
Anstey lands a right hand.
Bear lands a body punch.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bear blocks a body shot from Anstey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anstey.
Anstey stalling in the clinch.
Anstey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Bear on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anstey scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Anstey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anstey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bear is not content to let Anstey control the position.#SUB#
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura but Bear is defending well.
#SUB#
Anstey is looking for a kimura but Bear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anstey to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Bear is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura but Bear is defending well.
#SUB#
Anstey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Bear's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey uses his free foot to push down on Bear's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bear.
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
Anstey trying to control but Bear is having none of it.
Anstey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bear manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bear trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Anstey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anstey controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jer Bear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anstey throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
Anstey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bear's guard.#ES2#
Bear uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bear can do to turn this around?
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bear counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Bear shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anstey napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Anstey sneaks out the side door and pushes Bear away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anstey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey misses with a straight left.
Bear looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Anstey.#CUT#
That has opened up Jer Bear's cut even more.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anstey lands in his opponent's guard.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T1#
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Bear was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bear is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bear moves out of range as Anstey strikes.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Bear saw that one coming.
Bear stuffs the takedown.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bear! But no joy.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bear throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bear bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Bear sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey tries to bum rush Bear with a series of wild strikes but Bear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bear staying out of range there.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Bear throws out a counter right but Anstey avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Jab from Bear.
Bear connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bear misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Anstey throws a jab when Bear was well out of range.
Bear let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown but Anstey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bear's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Bear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anstey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey throws a hook to the side of Bear's head but Bear sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bear circles away.
Bear works Anstey's body with a nice hook.
Anstey throws a body punch but Bear moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bear digs a good body shot into Anstey's ribs.
Bunny Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Bear throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Bear manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jer Bear'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bear avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bear throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Bear walks into a jab.
Anstey lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Anstey.#TD#
Bear gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ROC#
Bear is rocked!
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey cracks Bear with a solid left hand.
Bear is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bear controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Anstey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anstey controlling the position from side mount.
Bear seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Anstey is trying to get an arm triangle but Bear is defending well. #SUB#
Anstey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anstey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bear is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Anstey trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Bear manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anstey manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bear tries to stand but Anstey is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anstey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Anstey's legs - danger averted.
Anstey wants to stand but Bear is controlling the position.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bear trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Bear isn't so interested in that idea.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bear frees his head nicely. Oh but Anstey has switched to an armbar! Bear is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bunny Anstey!
A victorious Bunny Anstey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 236
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Anstey gets a clinch.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brewer.
Brewer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey misses with a body punch.
Brewer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head.
Brewer tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Brewer is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brewer down to the mat. Brewer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off.
Anstey throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brewer dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Frank Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Brewer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey lands a jab to the nose.
Anstey misses with a double jab.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Brewer circles away.
Brewer moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Anstey.
Anstey looks for a takedown but Brewer sprawls well.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Brewer is avoiding it.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
Brewer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brewer tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Brewer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anstey manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Brewer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anstey.
Brewer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Anstey jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brewer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brewer and Anstey has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brewer dodges the ground and pound from Anstey.#SUB#
Anstey tries for a kimura but Brewer is defending well.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.#T3##SUB#
Anstey is trying to get an arm triangle but Brewer is defending well.
Brewer is trying to escape the position but Anstey is controlling the position. #SUB#
Anstey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brewer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anstey but great work by Brewer.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Brewer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anstey, who protects the arm well.
Anstey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brewer trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey tries to escape but Brewer is in control.
Anstey struggling a bit here.
Brewer controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brewer has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Brewer tries to clinch up#TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brewer wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey stops Brewer from standing up.
Anstey is working Brewer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey won't allow Brewer to get back to his feet. #T1#
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brewer keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Brewer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him.
Brewer keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey digs a good body shot into Brewer's ribs.#CL2#
Brewer clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Anstey misses with a knee strike.
Brewer is trying to maintain a safe position but Anstey gets an underhook and turns Brewer into the cage.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
Anstey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brewer avoids it.
Anstey tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brewer throws a head punch that misses.
Brewer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Brewer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Anstey lands a hook that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Anstey is trying to push Brewer away but Brewer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Brewer is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Brewer's guard.
Brewer wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey stays in close to Brewer's body and controls the position.
Brewer is looking to stand back up but Anstey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brewer.
Anstey trying to control the action but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brewer's head.
Anstey content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anstey is working for a kimura but Brewer is defending it quite comfortably.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey is trying to control. Brewer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anstey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Anstey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Brewer tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Anstey misses its target.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Brewer avoids it well and moves away.
Anstey lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Brewer lands with a left to the head.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey pushes Brewer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Anstey.
Anstey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anstey's efforts to push away.#BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brewer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brewer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anstey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brewer is looking to regain half guard here but Anstey keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey trying to control the position but Brewer is working away. #SUB#
Anstey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brewer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anstey trying to control the position but Brewer is working away. #T2#
Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.
Anstey staying calm.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brewer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brewer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anstey to score with a decent uppercut.
Anstey misses the jab.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Anstey misses. #CL2#
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey tries to circle away but Brewer has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank Brewer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Brewer is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Anstey - that landed with a thud.
Anstey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Frank Brewer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewer thows a leg kick but Anstey checks it #TD#
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brewer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey tries to move to mount but Brewer blocks the move with his legs.
Anstey prevents Brewer from escaping the position.
Anstey taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
Our winner, Bunny Anstey, 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:
CEFC Live 65
Date: Sep 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Anstey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Nah tries to clinch there but Anstey circles away.
Nah looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Nah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Nah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anstey throws a series of strikes that have Nah backpedaling.
Nah misses with a jab to the body
and Anstey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Nah.#CUT#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Nah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Anstey unleashes a big counter combination but Nah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Nah as Anstey shoots in.
Nah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tee Nah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nah throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Anstey is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tee Nah!
A relieved looking Tee Nah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC 305
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Nah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Anstey clinches with his opponent.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but Nah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anstey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nah or not. #BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Nah throws a combination. Anstey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey lands a body shot.
Nah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anstey, as that shot connected.
Nah throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Nah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anstey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anstey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
#TD#
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nah to the ground. Anstey is now in Nah's guard.
Nah keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass. #T1#
Anstey slips nicely into half guard.
Anstey is trying to control. Nah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nah pushes Anstey off looking to stand but Anstey dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Anstey is working for a submission of some sort.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Anstey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nah is trying to stand up here but Anstey is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey content to control rather than advance.
Nah wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey content to control rather than advance.
Anstey wants to control but Nah is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Anstey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anstey is trying to control the action in half guard but Nah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nah. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nah looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nah doesn't seem phased though.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Nah misses.
Nice defenses there by Nah.
Anstey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
That has opened up Tee Nah's cut even more.
Nah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Nah.
Nah lands with an uppercut that bounces Anstey off the cage and back into range.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nah was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Nice shot lands for Nah.
Nah ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Anstey throws a hook to the side of Nah's head but Nah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nah lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nah.
Nah lands an overhand right.
Nah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Nah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nah misses with an uppercut.
Anstey slips a straight right by Nah.
Nah connects with the punch.
Anstey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anstey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anstey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nah slips under a jab from Anstey.
Nah tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Bunny Anstey's cut is getting worse.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Nah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nah has knocked Anstey down with a huge combo! Nah steps away and waves a wobbly Anstey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Anstey digs a good hook to Nah's body.
Anstey slips a jab from Nah.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Nah cracks Anstey with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nah has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Anstey to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Nah lands a nice hook to Anstey's body. Anstey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anstey.
Nah tries to move into range but Anstey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Nah keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Nah.
Nah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
Bunny Anstey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Anstey scores with a shot to the body.
Nah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Anstey prevents Nah from getting back to his feet.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nah is looking to stand up but Anstey isn't so interested in that idea.
Anstey trying to control but Nah is working from the bottom.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Nah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anstey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Anstey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anstey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nah scores with a jab to the head.
Anstey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nah.#CL#
Anstey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anstey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nah misses with some punches.
#BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Anstey gets tackled into the cage by Nah. Nah maintains the clinch.
Anstey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nah looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nah ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Nah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Nah pushes Anstey off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Nah misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nah sprawls and moves away.
Anstey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Anstey drives through and clinches with Nah against the cage.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Nah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anstey!#SU2#
Nah stands up and beckons Anstey to his feet.
Nah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anstey digs a good hook to Nah's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nah lands a right hook to the body.
Nah lands a nice shot that snaps Anstey's head back.
#TD#
Anstey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nah is trying to defend but Anstey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anstey trying to control the pace. #T4#
Anstey stops Nah from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Anstey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nah is just riding it out for now. Anstey eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nah is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tee Nah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
Nah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Nah.
Nah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nah throws out the jab. #CL2#
Nah rushes Anstey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anstey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Nah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Nah throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nah won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Anstey tries for a kimura but Nah is defending well.
Nah is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anstey asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Nah throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Nah jabs Anstey to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Nah gets a clinch.
Anstey working hard to break the clinch.
Nah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Nah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nah down to the mat. Nah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nah.
Anstey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey dives in for a single leg takedown but Nah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Nah misses with a body shot.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tee Nah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nah throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nah throws a leg kick which misses Anstey's front leg but catches the back leg as Anstey tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nah.#CUT2#
Jeez, Bunny Anstey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nah doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
Nah looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anstey misses the target.
Anstey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nah thows a leg kick but Anstey checks it #TD#
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Nah pushes Anstey off and gets back to his feet.
Tee Nah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nah jabs Anstey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nah lands a leg kick that knocks Anstey off balance momentarily.#T3#
Nah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nah tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bunny Anstey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tee Nah!
Tee Nah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC 303
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Goldstein lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey works over Goldstein's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.#CL#
Goldstein clinches up against the cage.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Anstey lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Anstey jumps into guard, dragging Goldstein to the mat.
Goldstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldstein postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it. #SUB2#
Anstey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Anstey wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey controlling Goldstein's posture. #SUB2#
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Goldstein defends easily.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #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.#SUB2#
Anstey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldstein is aware though and is defending well.
Goldstein postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goldstein is in close to Anstey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldstein is working Anstey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldstein won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Anstey is controlling Goldstein's posture.
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Goldstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anstey wants to control but Goldstein passes easily into half guard.
Goldstein prevents Anstey from standing back up.
#ES2#
Anstey makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Goldstein closes the distance but Anstey moves to the side
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.#CL#
Goldstein pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldstein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anstey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
Anstey looks winded!
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4##BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Anstey against the cage.
Anstey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Anstey seems to be working for a kimura but Goldstein defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Anstey is working for a kimura but Goldstein is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goldstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Goldstein is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anstey looks for a takedown but Goldstein sprawls well.
Anstey shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anstey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldstein. Goldstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
#CL#
Goldstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Anstey blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anstey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anstey.#BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Goldstein clinches.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldstein. That's going to slow Anstey down. #T1##CL#
Goldstein instigates a clinch.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldstein blocks the elbow strike.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey lands a shot to the body.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
A little jabbing left from Anstey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Goldstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anstey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
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!
Anstey is working for takedown but Goldstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anstey swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Anstey lands a takedown into guard.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldstein controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldstein is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldstein preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldstein is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goldstein works over Anstey with some ground and pound from guard.
Anstey has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldstein pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anstey tries to roll over but Goldstein keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein'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.
#R3#
Goldstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldstein takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anstey scrambles back to his feet.
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Anstey looks to land a combination. Goldstein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Anstey misses. #CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey fails to pull guard.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #T1#
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Goldstein has the dominant position.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Anstey tries to circle away but Goldstein has him pinned against the cage.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anstey.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Anstey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Anstey can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goldstein is defending well.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Anstey.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but Goldstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Anstey landing strikes.
Anstey taking a break here but Goldstein is having none of it and regains half guard.
Anstey wants to control but Goldstein is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anstey is working for an americana but Goldstein has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Anstey was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Anstey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anstey, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Goldstein 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.
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Goldstein.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldstein is retaining full guard.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T3#
Anstey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldstein keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Anstey controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anstey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goldstein scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Anstey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anstey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anstey tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a body punch.
Goldstein gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein had his way with Bunny Anstey in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey dips to his left and cracks Goldstein with an uppercut!
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Good standup being displayed there by Goldstein as he connects with a hook.
Anstey jabs Goldstein right on the nose. Goldstein blinks but takes it well.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
Goldstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldstein jabs at Anstey's body.
Goldstein lands a leg kick that knocks Anstey off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anstey manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Goldstein has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
#TD2#
Anstey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anstey throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Goldstein jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bunny Anstey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Anstey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. Anstey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Goldstein forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Anstey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goldstein smiles and moves away.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Goldstein avoids it well.
It looked like Goldstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Goldstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bunny Anstey.
I think Goldstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
Samson Goldstein 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:
CEFC 300
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Anstey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Snape scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anstey.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Snape, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Snape against the cage but Snape circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey misses with a jab to the body
and Snape counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anstey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anstey connects with a right hand. Snape shakes it off.#ROC2#
Snape is rocked!
Anstey shoots in but Snape avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Snape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey scores with a jab.
Oh Snape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snape counters with a nice uppercut.
Snape seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey throws a jab when Snape was well out of range.
Anstey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snape loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Snape throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anstey counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Snape off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Anstey follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Snape was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC Sunday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Ra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Ra.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Ra shows good takedown defense.
Anstey swings for the body but Ra moves out of range.
Ra steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anstey.
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Ra connects with a body shot that sends Anstey's belly button to the back.
Ra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Anstey.
Ra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Ra.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anstey moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Ra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Ra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Anstey seems content to control.
Anstey prevents Ra from improving his position.
Ra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anstey. #T1#
Anstey 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.
Anstey 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.
Ra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ra has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Anstey is trying to control. Ra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ra is looking to improve his position.
Ra taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ra keeps working. #SUB#
Anstey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ra keeps working. #T2#
Ra wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Anstey is trying to control the action in half guard but Ra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ra sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Anstey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey throws a jab when Ra was well out of range.
Ra misses the jab.
Ra connects with a crisp jab.
Ra misses with a left hand
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Ra lands a good knee to the midsection. Anstey won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Anstey jumps guard and drags Ra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ra lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey tries to strike from the bottom.
Ra tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
Ra trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ra throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely. #T4#
Ra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anstey 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#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Anstey is looking for a triangle but Ra pushes his legs off easily.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Ra from controlling successfully.
Ra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anstey holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Ra, which made it look bad.
Ra with the counter takedown but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ra throws out the jab.
Ra tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
The Sun God Ra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Anstey to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ra tries to clinch but Anstey is having none of it.
Ra walks into a left hand.
Ra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey swings for the body but Ra moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ra.
A big right from Ra misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Anstey. That snapped Ra's head back.
Ra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Anstey pushes Ra up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Anstey tries a body shot but Ra blocks it.
#TD#
Anstey has Ra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anstey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ra tumbling to the mat - Anstey dives into Ra's guard.#SUB#
Anstey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anstey won't allow Ra to sweep him here.
Ra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB#
Ra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ra is now in half guard. #SUB#
Anstey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ra pulls his head out easily.
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. Ra connects with a nice short shot to Anstey's temple. #T2#
Ra moves nicely into side control.
Anstey sneaks back into half guard.
Anstey is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ra passes to full mount!
Anstey is looking to get to half guard.
Anstey wants to hold on but Ra pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ra prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.
Ra landing punches.
Anstey taking shots to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Ra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Ra maintains control.
Ra landing punches.
Ra lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Ra swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anstey is now in Ra's guard. A big mistake from Ra there, giving up the dominant position!
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ra is looking to stand up but Anstey isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anstey postures up in Ra's guard and throws a big left but Ra blocks it.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Ra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ra keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anstey on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Anstey.
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Ra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ra duly obliges. #TD#
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ra bucks up and tries to throw Anstey off but instead Anstey has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra can't escape the position.
Anstey trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Anstey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ra has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Anstey throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ra could be in trouble here!
#T1##SUB#
Ra is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ra trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Anstey lands strikes to the head.
Ra can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Anstey looking for the choke from the back.
Anstey lands shots from the back.
The Sun God Ra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ra trying to get back to his feet but Anstey is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Ra defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ra is trying to get back to his feet but Anstey has full control of the position and if anything, Ra has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Anstey working for a choke but Ra is defending well.
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Anstey looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Anstey is riding his opponent, not letting Ra buck him off.
Ra is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ra covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Ra is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anstey gets his way!
Anstey struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
An out of breath Bunny Anstey 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:
CEFC Live 57
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Bear throws a lazy body kick
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Bear throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Bear is countered with a crisp right hand from Anstey that sends him to the canvas! Anstey follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Bear is rocked!#SUB#
Anstey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bear is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anstey cracks Bear with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Anstey immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bear is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Anstey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
A very excited looking Bunny Anstey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEFC 292
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Cpw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Cpw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cpw misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Cpw moves into the clinch.
Cpw scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.#BC2#
Cpw breaks from the clinch.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Cpw - just one landing.
Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anstey stuns Cpw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cpw.
Cpw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cpw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Cpw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cpw lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cpw manages to avoid it.
Cpw with a nice cross.
Cpw misses the jab.
Dawid Cpw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Cpw as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Anstey misses.
Anstey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cpw to score with a decent uppercut.
Cpw wants to clinch.
Cpw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cpw moves out of range of the strikes.
Cpw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anstey.
Cpw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.#T2#
Anstey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cpw but Cpw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cpw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anstey's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cpw looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anstey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cpw slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
#CL2#
Cpw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Anstey.
Cpw lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Anstey drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anstey trying to control the position.
Cpw working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Anstey working for a triangle but Cpw defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cpw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anstey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cpw has managed to get both his arms back between Anstey's legs - danger averted.
Cpw lands a couple of elbows.
Cpw throws a big right hand that misses.
Cpw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cpw trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cpw throws a big elbow that misses.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cpw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4##SUB#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Anstey has his foot on Cpw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cpw works his way back into a safe position though.
Cpw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cpw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anstey working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cpw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cpw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cpw looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Anstey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cpw chips away with some ground and pound.
Cpw is working Anstey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Cpw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cpw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cpw circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Cpw clinches with his opponent.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpw. #BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cpw gets a clinch.
Cpw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Cpw pulls guard successfully.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Cpw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anstey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anstey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cpw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cpw has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Cpw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cpw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anstey looking to control.
#SUB#
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Cpw defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anstey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Cpw landing with the ground and pound.
Cpw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawid Cpw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cpw cracks Anstey with a solid left hand.
Anstey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cpw connects with a couple of short punches.
Cpw seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anstey wants to stand but Cpw is controlling the position. #SUB#
Anstey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cpw landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cpw passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Anstey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anstey trying to get back to full guard but Cpw takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cpw won't let Anstey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Anstey is trying to escape the mount.
Cpw landing shots from mount.
Cpw is landing with some decent strikes but Anstey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cpw raining down shots from the mount!
Cpw looking to finish Anstey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anstey!#T4#
Anstey is looking to improve his position but Cpw isn't that keen on the idea.
Cpw landing strikes from the mount and Anstey is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Anstey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cpw unloading with bombs!
Anstey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anstey wants to hold on but Cpw pushes him away.
Anstey is looking to improve his position but Cpw isn't that keen on the idea.
Anstey wants to control but Cpw is having none of it.
Cpw working the ground and pound effectively.
Cpw scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anstey?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Cpw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey defending well as Cpw loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Cpw is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cpw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anstey tries to move into range but Cpw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Cpw has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Cpw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anstey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cpw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anstey's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Cpw as he connects with a hook.
Cpw wants to clinch up but Anstey keeps it at a distance.
Anstey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cpw looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Cpw with a nice cross.
Cpw misses with a right hand
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cpw throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Cpw keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cpw has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anstey doesn't defend quickly enough and Cpw has managed to lock this one up! Can Anstey escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cpw on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dawid Cpw!
Dawid Cpw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC 290
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Huber has clasped his hands together around Anstey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Huber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Huber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anstey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anstey manages to get back to half guard.
Huber stops Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Anstey trying to control here.
Anstey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huber. #SUB#
Huber is trying to work for a kimura but Anstey is defending well.
Huber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huber is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Huber is working for a kimura but Anstey is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Anstey is pressing down on Huber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Huber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Anstey is looking for a triangle but Huber pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Huber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Huber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Huber defends easily.
#SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Huber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anstey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Huber, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Huber is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Huber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anstey defends it easily.#SUB#
Huber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Huber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Huber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anstey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anstey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Huber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Huber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anstey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Huber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
Huber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anstey trying to control but Huber is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey passes into half guard. #SUB#
Huber actively working from the bottom here.
Anstey winds up and cracks Huber with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4##SUB#
Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huber is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard. #SUB#
Huber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anstey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huber taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huber tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg. #SUB#
Huber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Huber dives in and grabs Anstey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes down on Huber's head and hops out.
Anstey drops Huber with a naaaaasty hook - Huber is in real trouble here! Anstey dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
After winning the bout, Bunny Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMMA 75 Boagrius vs Dragovic 2
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Turnbull clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Turnbull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turnbull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Colin Turnbull has been cut.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Turnbull ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turnbull avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turnbull throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.#T1##TD#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Turnbull is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turnbull sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie trying to control from Turnbull's half guard. Turnbull has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turnbull is keeping the position for now.
Gracie stays in close to Turnbull's body and controls the position. #T2#
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Turnbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Turnbull, not yet.
Gracie cracks Turnbull with a solid left hand.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Turnbull keeps moving.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Turnbull jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Turnbull's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turnbull scrambles back to his feet.
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Turnbull throws a shot to the body.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Turnbull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turnbull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gracie counter with a right hand. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #T4##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Turnbull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Turnbull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Turnbull is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turnbull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Turnbull takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Turnbull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Turnbull slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
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 Maksymilian Gracie will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Turnbull moves into the clinch.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Gracie.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land. #TD#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turnbull controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Turnbull is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turnbull is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Turnbull tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Turnbull is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Turnbull defends the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Turnbull defends it.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turnbull is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turnbull defending well though. #T3#
Turnbull gets back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Turnbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Gracie shoots in but Turnbull avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Turnbull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turnbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turnbull throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Turnbull. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie prevents Turnbull from standing back up.
Turnbull tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turnbull is not content to let Gracie control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maksymilian Gracie will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turnbull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Turnbull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Turnbull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnbull.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turnbull pinned against the cage. Turnbull gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Turnbull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turnbull has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turnbull wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Turnbull might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie is trying to control. Turnbull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Colin Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Turnbull defending well.
Turnbull moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Turnbull but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnbull finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head. #T3##CL#
Gracie has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Turnbull keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maksymilian Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Turnbull blocks with his arms.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Turnbull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie wants to break free but Turnbull has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. #T4#
Gracie throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turnbull prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Turnbull sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turnbull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maksymilian Gracie!
A relieved looking Maksymilian Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 3 HH rd 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Bunting avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Bunting circles away.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bunting on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Bunting avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunting's waist but Bunting gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie throws a hook but Bunting blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Bunting slips the punch.
Bunting swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Bunting.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bunting tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Bunting swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Bunting lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bunting looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Bunting misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bunting.
Bunting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunting wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice combination there by Bunting.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunting avoids it really well and circles away.
Bunting now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunting takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Bunting and move into the clinch.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Bunting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Bunting keeps it at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but Bunting moves out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Nice shot by Bunting.
Bunting fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Bunting's head but Bunting sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Bunting gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Bunting keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard.
Bunting stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Bunting defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunting can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunting must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bunting looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Bunting passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
Bunting controlling from mount.
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 Maksymilian Gracie will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bunting scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunting scoring well with a low kick there.
Bunting looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bunting.
Bunting throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Bunting sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunting manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Bunting is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunting walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borg Bunting seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Bunting throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunting connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Bunting lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunting keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bunting lands the left hand.
Bunting is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunting finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunting keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Bunting lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunting.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Bunting finds it's target.#T3#
Bunting throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Bunting gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bunting can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bunting keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Bunting gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bunting pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunting doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bunting manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunting passes into side control.
Gracie prevents Bunting from improving position.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bunting wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Bunting throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donk. Bunting catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Bunting lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Bunting counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Bunting thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunting keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bunting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie moves out of range as Bunting strikes.#T1#
Nice jab there from Bunting.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Bunting counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunting thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunting lands a nice uppercut.
Bunting misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bunting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunting gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bunting misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Bunting lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Bunting lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bunting lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunting.
Bunting throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunting stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunting scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunting throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Maksymilian Gracie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Bunting dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Bunting unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bunting screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Bunting!
Borg Bunting really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMMA 66 Heavy Hitters Rd 1
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
George lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
George tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
George throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
George fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.#CUT#
It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
George takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
As George tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but George manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie moves forwards but George connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Stark Slugger Society inform us that George has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
George looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
George keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
George is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
George has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie wants to control from the top but George keeps moving. #SUB2#
George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and George has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between George's legs - danger averted.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
George wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
George wants to sweep but no luck.
George keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
George tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
George not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and George has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between George's legs - danger averted.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
George not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
George has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
George is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
George looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#T4#
George keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is really struggling to control George but he's trying to hold on to the position.
George lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
George stops Gracie from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there.
George lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tearrius George dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from George, right into the meat.
George misses the body punch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie cracks George with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie works George's body with a nice hook.
George lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Tearrius George seems to be getting the better of the standup.
George takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#
That has opened up Tearrius George's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from George.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with George but George pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent George stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
George ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
As George tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but George manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping George under the eye.
George misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. George takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
George feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie tests George's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent George stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Gracie clinches up with George and pushes him back against the cage.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George scores with a decent looking hook.
George scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks. #T2#
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
George scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie clobbers George with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie slips under a jab from George.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles George. George circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
The cut above Tearrius George's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
George tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it. #TD#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. George looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
George is looking for a sweep.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
George is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but George keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. George is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and George is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maksymilian Gracie!
After winning the bout, Maksymilian Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMMA 63 Moors vs Alatalo 2
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR#
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gracie is looking to stall here but Wilson recovers full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Wilson's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Wilson is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is staying tight to Wilson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Gracie has an Americana. Wilson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maksymilian Gracie!
A relieved looking Maksymilian Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MADNESS Fight League v2
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Bunting sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bunting looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunting displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a jab.
Bunting takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Bunting pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Bunting settles back down.
Bunting is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks. #T1#
Bunting scores with a jab.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunting. #CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Bunting in a clinch.
#TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunting can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bunting pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bunting escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Bunting dominates the positioning.
Bunting tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bunting stalling.
Bunting is continuing to stall.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Bunting is controlling well.
Bunting with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bunting jumps into side control!
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Bunting postures up.
Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Bunting controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting.
Bunting throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Bunting saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunting on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Bunting scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie moves out of range as Bunting strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bunting fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunting's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunting working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Bunting digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank. #BC2#
Bunting breaks from the clinch.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie connects with the punch.
A solid body kick from Bunting.
Bunting misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunting manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunting throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.#T1#
Bunting scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunting closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bunting takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunting scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunting, as that shot connected.
Bunting slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Bunting misses. #CL2#
Bunting clinches with his opponent.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunting lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bunting won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Bunting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Bunting lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Bunting turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Bunting breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots in but Bunting avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bunting connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Bunting has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Borg Bunting seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bunting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunting wants it to stay on the feet.
Bunting clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Bunting.
Bunting pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunting. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunting tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunting sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bunting pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Bunting avoids nicely.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Bunting avoids it well and moves away.
Bunting throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bunting throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bunting tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Bunting keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
As Bunting looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Bunting just gets out of the way.
Bunting connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Bunting lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts. #T4#
Gracie throws a series of punches but Bunting avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Gracie moves forwards but Bunting connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Bunting moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Bunting lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Bunting takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bunting connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Bunting connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bunting but Bunting pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunting scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bunting buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunting fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie slips a straight right by Bunting.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Bunting is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunting moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Bunting lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bunting on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Bunting counters with a right hand to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunting.
Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
Bunting doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunting takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bunting lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Bunting throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Bunting works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Bunting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Bunting tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunting counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunting misses with a hook.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunting tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunting keeps working.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Bunting tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bunting is working from the bottom.
Bunting avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
Maksymilian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bunting knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bunting tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bunting has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bunting is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to ground and pound but Bunting uses the momentary lack of control by Gracie to regain half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borg Bunting comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bunting winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting!
An out of breath and clearly excited Borg Bunting thanked Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 1073 p4p, 130 weight class) and Happy Forclit (ranked 187 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Iggy Pop - The Passenger. A fine choice. Happy Forclit told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maksymilian Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Happy Forclit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Forclit forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forclit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Forclit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie has Forclit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Forclit tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Forclit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Forclit
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forclit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Forclit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Forclit
Gracie wants to sweep here but Forclit controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forclit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Forclit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Forclit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Forclit
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Forclit is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Forclit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Gracie but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (2) vs (7) Forclit
Forclit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Forclit keeps him under control.
Forclit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Forclit trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Forclit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Forclit is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Forclit is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Forclit is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Forclit defends it easily.
Forclit preventing the sweep.
Forclit postures up.
Forclit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Forclit
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Forclit takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Forclit is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Forclit keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Forclit controlling the pace.
Gracie trying to control but Forclit postures up.
Forclit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (13) Forclit
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Forclit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Forclit controls the position from side control.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Forclit uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (16) Forclit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Forclit has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (19) Forclit
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Forclit's attempts to control the action.
Forclit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Forclit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Forclit prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Forclit is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Forclit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Forclit is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Forclit postures up.
Forclit controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Forclit controlling him for the moment.
Forclit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Forclit tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Forclit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forclit stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Forclit looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (19) Forclit
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Forclit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (21) Forclit
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Forclit is proving a slippery customer.
Forclit trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Forclit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (21) Forclit
Forclit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Forclit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (25) Forclit
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Forclit.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Forclit tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Forclit.
Forclit not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie tries to break free.
Forclit looking for the RNC.
Forclit gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Gracie breaks Forclit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (25) Forclit
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Forclit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Forclit is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands and throws Forclit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (25) Forclit
Forclit is looking for a sweep.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (13) vs (25) Forclit
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Forclit tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control but Forclit is having none of it.
Forclit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (27) Forclit
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Forclit controls the pace.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Forclit passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (30) Forclit
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Forclit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Forclit stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forclit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forclit wins on points by 30 to 13.
Our winner, Happy Forclit, 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:
MMMA Clown Caos 25
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Weston misses.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Weston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weston tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Weston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Weston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Weston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Weston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weston throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weston manages to avoid it.
Gracie 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.
Gracie scores with a jab. Weston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Weston.
Weston tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weston, as that shot connected.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weston throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Weston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Weston.
Weston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Weston rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie works on Weston's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weston throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Weston is rocked!
Weston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weston is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weston seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie cracks Weston on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Weston falls backwards against the cage. Gracie follows up with more strikes that drop Weston to his knees. Gracie keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Weston! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksymilian Gracie!
A very excited looking Maksymilian Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bombs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bombs.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Bombs sprawls well.
Bombs is looking to counter punch.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Gracie 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.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie thuds a left hand into Bombs's body.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Bombs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Bombs.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bombs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bombs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bombs there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Gracie throws a hook but Bombs blocks it.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombs counters with a one-two to the body.
Bombs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie slips a straight right by Bombs.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Bombs.
Gracie slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Bombs dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bombs on the side of the head.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Bombs.
Gracie throws a right hand that Bombs ducks under and follows up with a left that Bombs also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a hook
and Bombs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Bombs's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bombs tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie 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.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Gracie throws a left that rocks Bombs and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gracie dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bombs regain composure!
#ROC2#
Bombs is rocked!
Bombs is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bombs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Bombs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bombs is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gracie can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksymilian Gracie!
Maksymilian Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 33: Boromir vs Boudain
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juravlev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Juravlev misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juravlev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Juravlev enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juravlev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Juravlev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Juravlev tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juravlev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie has Juravlev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juravlev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Juravlev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Juravlev won't allow it.
Juravlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juravlev prevents the takedown attempt.
Juravlev tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Juravlev back against the cage.
Juravlev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.#TD#
Gracie has Juravlev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Juravlev tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Juravlev's guard.#T1#
Juravlev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juravlev has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Juravlev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Juravlev!#REVB#
Juravlev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Juravlev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juravlev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie controlling Juravlev's posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juravlev stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is letting Juravlev control him for a moment.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juravlev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juravlev controlling the action here.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T3#
Gracie wants to sweep here but Juravlev controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Juravlev defends easily.
#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Juravlev gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Juravlev. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Juravlev.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juravlev misses with a body shot
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juravlev's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juravlev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juravlev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juravlev doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Juravlev avoids nicely.
Juravlev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juravlev.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juravlev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexey Juravlev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Juravlev throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Juravlev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juravlev was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Juravlev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Juravlev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juravlev lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Juravlev circles away and keeps his distance.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Juravlev misses.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juravlev misses with a hook.
Juravlev scores with a body shot.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Juravlev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juravlev throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Juravlev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Juravlev misses its intended target.
Gracie throws a hook but Juravlev avoids it easily.
Juravlev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juravlev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juravlev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juravlev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Juravlev does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands with a nice combination. Juravlev backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Juravlev is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Juravlev has his back to the cage. #T2#
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Juravlev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Juravlev stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juravlev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Juravlev prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juravlev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Juravlev. #BC#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juravlev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to bum rush Juravlev with a series of wild strikes but Juravlev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juravlev is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Juravlev's head.
Juravlev scores with a nice head shot.
Juravlev misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Juravlev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Juravlev jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Juravlev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Juravlev scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juravlev takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juravlev to the mat! Juravlev manages to get full guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juravlev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juravlev wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Juravlev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Gracie passes Juravlev's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Juravlev manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Juravlev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Juravlev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Juravlev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Juravlev is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juravlev is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexey Juravlev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Juravlev.
Juravlev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Juravlev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Juravlev scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Juravlev connects with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Juravlev misses. #T1#
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juravlev.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Alexey Juravlev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juravlev.
Maksymilian Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Juravlev.
Juravlev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Juravlev closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Juravlev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juravlev jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Juravlev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Juravlev.#T2#
Juravlev staying out of range there.
Juravlev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juravlev avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juravlev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juravlev lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juravlev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juravlev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie landing a few strikes.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Juravlev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Juravlev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Juravlev tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working away.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Juravlev to see if he's OK.
Juravlev is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juravlev manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juravlev sees it coming and defends easily.
Maksymilian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juravlev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juravlev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexey Juravlev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Juravlev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie stops Juravlev from getting back to his feet.
Juravlev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Juravlev is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Juravlev keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Juravlev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juravlev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Juravlev!
Our winner, Alexey Juravlev, 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:
MMMA 29: Spector vs Pedan
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Fakiiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fakiiri slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fakiiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Fakiiri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fakiiri misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fakiiri was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fakiiri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie postures up in Fakiiri's guard and throws a big left but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fakiiri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fakiiri has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fakiiri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fakiiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fakiiri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fakiiri has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fakiiri escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Fakiiri keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Fakiiri wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.
Gracie is not content to let Fakiiri control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fakiiri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Gracie tries to bench press Fakiiri off him but Fakiiri keeps the position.
Gracie wants to control but Fakiiri postures up.
Fakiiri tries to stand but Gracie is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Fakiiri is controlling the pace.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Fakiiri sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksymilian Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fakiiri is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Fakiiri keeping control of the position.
Fakiiri is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fakiiri defending well though.
Fakiiri controlling the position for now.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fakiiri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fakiiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Fakiiri is having none of it.
Fakiiri tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Maksymilian Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Fakiiri's temple.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Fakiiri's head. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Fakiiri 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.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fakiiri can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie prevents Fakiiri from standing back up.
Fakiiri controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head. #T3#
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fakiiri to regain full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fakiiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Fakiiri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fakiiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fakiiri being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Fakiiri blocks nicely.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksymilian Gracie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fakiiri lands the left hand.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fakiiri lands a front kick.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gracie blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fakiiri misses with a left hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fakiiri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Fakiiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie jabs at Fakiiri's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maksymilian Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Fakiiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fakiiri.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
Fakiiri throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fakiiri pinned against the cage. Fakiiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fakiiri throws a big counter head kick but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Fakiiri. #T2#
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Fakiiri's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fakiiri dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Fakiiri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maksymilian Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Fakiiri seems to be looking for submissions.
Fakiiri wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Fakiiri wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fakiiri tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fakiiri is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fakiiri is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fakiiri to get the leverage.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fakiiri is working away from the top position though.
Fakiiri trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
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 Maksymilian Gracie.
Well Gracie 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksymilian Gracie!
An out of breath Maksymilian Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Nakki Fakiiri had this to say: 'Get the mic out of my face, this is some bs '.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 12
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Heidegger avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Heidegger scores with a hook.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Heidegger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heidegger avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Heidegger.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Heidegger misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Nice body kick there by Heidegger.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Heidegger moved out of range nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puck Heidegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heidegger connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie moves out of range as Heidegger strikes.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Heidegger is avoiding it.
Gracie slips a straight right by Heidegger.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Heidegger.
#T1#
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie throws a hook but Heidegger avoids it easily.
Heidegger scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heidegger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heidegger.
Heidegger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puck Heidegger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie tests Heidegger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Heidegger.
Nice body kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger scores with a push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heidegger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.#T2#
Heidegger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie checks a low kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Heidegger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Heidegger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Heidegger.
Gracie slips under a jab from Heidegger.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heidegger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heidegger feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Heidegger ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Heidegger moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Heidegger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heidegger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.#CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Heidegger breaks from the clinch.
Heidegger digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Heidegger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Heidegger avoids it well.
Heidegger throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Heidegger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heidegger lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heidegger throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heidegger scores with a leg kick.
Heidegger lands a jab to the head.
Heidegger scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Heidegger's defenses.
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!#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heidegger is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Heidegger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie 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. #T4#
Heidegger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Heidegger wants to get back to full guard.
Heidegger is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Heidegger is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heidegger avoid being mounted?
Heidegger tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heidegger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puck Heidegger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heidegger.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heidegger.
Heidegger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Heidegger misses.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Heidegger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heidegger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heidegger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Heidegger settles back down.
Heidegger fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Heidegger lands a head kick!
Heidegger misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidegger throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.#TD#
Gracie gets a 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!#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Heidegger tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Heidegger trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Gracie prevents Heidegger from getting the reversal.
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heidegger looks a forlorn figure.
Gracie trying to control but Heidegger is having none of it.
Heidegger is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Heidegger to control.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Heidegger is squirming around nicely.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
Heidegger is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heidegger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Heidegger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Heidegger.
Heidegger wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heidegger is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Heidegger controlling him for the moment.
Heidegger trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Heidegger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heidegger trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heidegger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heidegger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heidegger defends it easily.
Heidegger sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksymilian Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Heidegger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heidegger works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Heidegger cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie checks a low kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie swings for the body but Heidegger moves out of range.
Heidegger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heidegger.
Heidegger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Maksymilian Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Heidegger tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges. #CL#
Gracie rushes Heidegger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Heidegger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. #TD#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Heidegger to the mat.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Heidegger is proving a slippery customer.
Heidegger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Heidegger pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Heidegger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Heidegger prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T2#
Gracie trying to control here.
Heidegger is controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to control but Heidegger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heidegger trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heidegger trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #T3#
Heidegger slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Heidegger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Heidegger has control of the leg.
Heidegger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Heidegger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to hold on but Heidegger pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heidegger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heidegger blocks Gracie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Puck Heidegger.
I think Heidegger 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puck Heidegger!
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Event:
MMMA Clown Chaos 9
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Shore misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Shore slips under a jab.
Shore throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Shore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Shore shoots in but no luck this time.
Shore shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Delvin Shore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Shore shakes it off.
Gracie throws a combination. Shore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shore was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tests Shore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Shore cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Shore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Gracie slips a jab from Shore.
Gracie swings for the body but Shore moves out of range.
Shore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD2#
Shore lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Shore thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shore walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Shore's ribcage but misses.
Shore misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Maksymilian Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delvin Shore.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie leaves Shore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shore throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range. #TD2#
Shore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB2#
Shore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shore working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Shore is keeping busy.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Shore is controlling well.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Shore chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Shore looking to pass the guard.
Shore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shore wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shore is one step ahead there. #T4#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Shore lands a couple of digs.
Shore preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shore working some strikes from top position.
Gracie controls Shore momentarily but Shore frees himself. #SUB2#
Shore drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Shore off! Shore jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Delvin Shore will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shore is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Shore gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Shore manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Shore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Shore looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Shore is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shore is keeping the position for now.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Shore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie distracts Shore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Shore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Shore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#T2#
Gracie trying to control but Shore is working from the bottom.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Shore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shore keeps moving.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Gracie stands up over Shore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shore throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shore is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Shore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shore works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Shore postures up.
Shore stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shore rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Shore is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maksymilian Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Maksymilian Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMANIAK 20 Vilenius/Sullivan
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.#TD#
Armstrong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Armstrong manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Armstrong is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg. #T1#
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie stands up out of Armstrong's guard for a moment - Armstrong manages to land a nice upkick.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Armstrong's head. #T3#
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Armstrong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Armstrong working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Armstrong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Armstrong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Gracie! Armstrong is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maksymilian Gracie!
A relieved looking Maksymilian Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMANIAK 15 - No judges!
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Gracie.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ross 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.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Ross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Ross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ross throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Ross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ross to the canvas! Ross doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gracie keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksymilian Gracie!
A victorious Maksymilian Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMANIAK - Lucky 13
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciosek.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ciosek tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gracie counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Zbigniew Ciosek has been cut.#TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Ciosek's guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ciosek keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ciosek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ciosek keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ciosek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciosek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ciosek 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.
Ciosek is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciosek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Ciosek sprawls well.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciosek dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ciosek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ciosek looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciosek throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ciosek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ciosek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciosek lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Ciosek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Ciosek does it's job there.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Ciosek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciosek wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Ciosek counters with a leg kick.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciosek.
As Ciosek backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Ciosek manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Ciosek lands a jab to the head.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Ciosek slips the punch.
Ciosek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Ciosek had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Ciosek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciosek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ciosek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Zbigniew Ciosek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Ciosek moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Ciosek avoids it with no problem.
Ciosek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.#T4#
Ciosek cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Ciosek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ciosek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ciosek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Ciosek settles back down.
Ciosek swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Ciosek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie works over Ciosek's head and body with a nice combination.
Ciosek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Ciosek looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well. #TD2#
Ciosek gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Ciosek manages to retain guard.
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 Zbigniew Ciosek will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ciosek throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciosek.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Ciosek doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Ciosek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
Zbigniew Ciosek's cut is getting worse.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciosek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Ciosek.
Ciosek catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Gracie lands a left and a right that sends Ciosek crashing to the canvas! Gracie dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Ciosek is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Ciosek to control.
Oh Ciosek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie unloading with bombs!#CUT2#
Zbigniew Ciosek's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zbigniew Ciosek's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maksymilian Gracie!
An out of breath Maksymilian Gracie 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:
MMANIAK 11
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Akainu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akainu.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Akainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie tries to bum rush Akainu with a series of wild strikes but Akainu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Akainu.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie dives in and grabs Akainu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akainu pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Akainu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akainu tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.#T1#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Akainu. #CUT#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Akainu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akainu misses the jab.
Akainu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Akainu misses with a straight left.
Akainu throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Akainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akainu. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Akainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akainu throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand. #T2##TD2#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Akainu keeps moving.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Akainu is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stands up over Akainu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Akainu's brow.
Gracie is pushing down on Akainu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akainu is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Akainu defends the submission attempt.
Akainu trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#T3#
Akainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akainu trying to control from the bottom.
Akainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Akainu looking for submissions off his back.
Akainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akainu is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akainu is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akainu avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akainu is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akainu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Gracie wants to control but Akainu is keeping him busy.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akainu defending well though.
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Akainu's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie winds up and cracks Akainu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akainu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Akainu is defending well.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Akainu's head.
Akainu is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akainu avoid being mounted?
Akainu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksymilian Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akainu is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Akainu moved out of range nicely.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Akainu.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akainu.
Akainu missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akainu with a body shot.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Akainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akainu, right into the meat.
Gracie throws a hook but Akainu avoids it easily.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Akainu.
Akainu connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Akainu.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Akainu is just out of range.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akainu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Akainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akainu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Akainu tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akainu.
Akainu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Akainu - just one landing.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maksymilian Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie sizes up Akainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sakazuki Akainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie checks a low kick from Akainu.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Akainu.
Gracie takes a swing at Akainu's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Akainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akainu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akainu.#T3#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
You can see that Gracie has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Akainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akainu tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Akainu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws the left hand but Akainu avoids the punch easily.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Akainu checks it.
Akainu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akainu throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Akainu counters with a straight right hand.
Akainu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakazuki Akainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akainu's head backwards.
A slow jab from Akainu misses its intended target.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Akainu misses with a straight left.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Akainu is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Akainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie wants to slow Akainu down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Akainu.
Akainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Akainu, which made it look bad.
Akainu thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sakazuki Akainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Akainu, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Akainu against the cage but Akainu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akainu throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akainu as he jumps to the side.
Akainu dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie defending well as Akainu loads up on a big left hand.
Akainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akainu thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Akainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Akainu is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.#T1#
Gracie looks to land a combination but Akainu avoids it well.
Akainu is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Akainu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Akainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akainu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
An inside leg kick lands from Akainu.
Akainu misses with a head kick.
Akainu thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Akainu saw that one coming.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akainu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Akainu thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Akainu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akainu is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akainu cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akainu throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Akainu misses the target.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Akainu avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Akainu gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Akainu lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Akainu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Akainu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Akainu - just one landing.
Akainu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akainu. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akainu avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Akainu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Gracie blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Akainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akainu throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but Akainu steps away.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie swings for the body but Akainu moves out of range.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakazuki Akainu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie'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.
#R4#
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Akainu tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akainu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Akainu avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akainu.
Akainu scores with a kick to the body.
Akainu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akainu walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Akainu connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akainu connects with a high kick.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akainu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Akainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
A big left from Akainu misses.
Akainu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akainu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akainu misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Akainu circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Akainu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Akainu connects with a single shot there.
Akainu throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akainu misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akainu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gracie backs away, Akainu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akainu. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akainu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Akainu blocks a jab.
Akainu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akainu defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Akainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Akainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Akainu with an uppercut!
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Akainu lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand. #T4#
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akainu 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.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akainu. Akainu obviously looking to wear him down.
Akainu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a swing at Akainu's ribcage but misses.
Akainu slips under a jab from Gracie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akainu.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Akainu's shoulder, as Akainu tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Akainu tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Akainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakazuki Akainu had his way with Maksymilian Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akainu sprawls well. Akainu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Akainu finds it's target.
Akainu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but Akainu steps away.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Akainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Akainu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Akainu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie checks a low kick from Akainu.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Akainu.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Akainu throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Akainu leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Akainu tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akainu connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakazuki Akainu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Akainu slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Akainu.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akainu. Akainu obviously looking to wear him down.
Akainu moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Akainu slips under a jab.
Akainu connects with a solid leg kick.
Akainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akainu throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akainu misses with a body kick.
Akainu moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Akainu connects with a jab.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akainu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akainu thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Maksymilian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Akainu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Akainu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akainu manages to avoid it.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Akainu.
Akainu looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Akainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akainu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akainu.
Akainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Akainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakazuki Akainu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akainu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakazuki Akainu!
Our winner, Sakazuki Akainu, 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:
UGD 27:Dykstra Vs Fist
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Campion looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Campion drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
Campion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campion cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Campion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campion works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Campion postures up.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Campion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campion works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campion is aware though and is defending well.
Campion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Campion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie pulls Campion in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Campion tries to pass.
Campion throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Campion slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is controlling Campion's trapped leg to prevent Campion from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Campion.
Gracie trying to control here.
#SUB#
Campion is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Campion is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Campion.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Campion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Campion's back!
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is hanging on to Campion's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie lands a shot to the head.
Campion tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gracie landing with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Campion has been cut.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Campion is trapped and Gracie is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Campion is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gracie punches Campion on the ear.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie working for a choke but Campion is defending well.
Campion covering up well under a series of strikes from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksymilian Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Campion rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Campion.
#TD#
Campion jumps guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Campion has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Campion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Campion stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Campion connects with a couple of short punches.
Campion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campion wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Campion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Campion forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campion lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie trying to control here.
#SUB#
Campion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie trying to control here.
Campion is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie 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.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campion is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Campion is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Campion connects with a couple of short punches.
Campion trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campion tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campion defends well.
Campion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Campion is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campion passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Campion is working for a submission of some sort.
Campion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campion is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is pressing down on Campion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campion preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to keep Campion in close.
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Campion defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campion circles away quickly and effectively.
Campion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to work over Campion's front leg with a kick but Campion checks it.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Campion checks it #TD#
and Campion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
Campion wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie wants to control but Campion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Campion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campion.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Campion not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campion trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Campion chips away with some ground and pound.
Campion throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Thomas Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SU#
Campion gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Campion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Campion is now in half guard.
Campion is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking to control Campion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SU#
Campion stands up from half guard.
Campion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Maksymilian Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control.
Campion trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Campion decides to stand back up. #TD#
Campion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Campion is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Campion lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Campion there.
Campion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Campion prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Campion is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
Campion working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Campion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Campion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campion 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Campion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UGD 18:Lewis Vs Hooper
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Webb.
Webb has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Webb if he has to take too many more of those.
Webb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Webb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Webb dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie lands a jab to Webb's midsection.
Webb misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webb circles away quickly and effectively.
Webb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Webb's knee but Webb avoids it well. #T1#
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Webb misses the target.
Webb just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Webb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Webb slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Webb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Webb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie scores with a one two! Webb had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webb working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Gracie has hold of one of Webb's legs. Webb is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Webb.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Webb uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Webb!#REVR#
Webb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie is pulling down on Webb's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Webb defends well.
Webb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Webb trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Gracie striking from his own guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webb.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Webb controlling him for the moment.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie 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.
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Webb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Webb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Webb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Webb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webb.
Webb throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Webb defends easily.
Webb being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksymilian Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Webb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Webb.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Webb.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Webb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Webb moves away and avoids it.
Webb throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Webb swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Webb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Webb.
Webb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Webb scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses
and Webb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Christopher Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Webb throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Webb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Webb throws a body shot but no joy.
Webb misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie 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.
#ROC2#
Webb is rocked!
Gracie fakes the body blow, causing Webb to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Webb goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maksymilian Gracie!
An out of breath Maksymilian Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UGD 11: 2000 Seater
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garbutt is trying to get back to full guard.
Garbutt manages to get to full guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garbutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie 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.
Garbutt pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Garbutt 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.#T1#
Gracie stays in close to Garbutt's body and controls the position.
Gracie throws a strike but Garbutt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garbutt looking to pass the guard.
Garbutt preventing the sweep.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Garbutt stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garbutt postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Garbutt working some strikes from top position.
Garbutt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Garbutt stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garbutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Garbutt controlling him for the moment.
Garbutt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt lands a couple of digs.
Garbutt is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Gracie managing to control the position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garbutt defends well.
Garbutt landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Garbutt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garbutt works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garbutt is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garbutt is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garbutt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garbutt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garbutt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garbutt passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbutt prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garbutt pulls his head out easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garbutt working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Garbutt working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Garbutt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garbutt is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garbutt is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Garbutt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is pulling down on Garbutt's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Garbutt is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Garbutt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garbutt looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garbutt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie tries to control but Garbutt manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Garbutt gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt lands a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is trapped and Garbutt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gracie is trapped and Garbutt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Garbutt keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Garbutt scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gracie is looking for a way out.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Garbutt keeps control of the position.
Gracie is covering up but some of the strikes from Garbutt are getting through and doing damage.
Gracie covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
Garbutt throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gracie could be in trouble here!
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garbutt.
Garbutt is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gracie up.
Garbutt gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Garbutt lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gracie.
Good control from Garbutt.
Garbutt has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Garbutt scores with punches to the body. #T2#
Gracie just trying to survive but Garbutt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kevin Garbutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garbutt controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Garbutt prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garbutt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garbutt lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garbutt lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garbutt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Garbutt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garbutt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garbutt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garbutt's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB#
Garbutt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Garbutt trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him. #SUB#
Garbutt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Gracie working for a choke but Garbutt reverses nicely into Gracie 's guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbutt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie trying to control but Garbutt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garbutt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garbutt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Garbutt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Garbutt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Garbutt tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garbutt tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garbutt to the ground. Garbutt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Garbutt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garbutt.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Garbutt sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbutt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie misses the jab.
Garbutt digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Garbutt gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Garbutt lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie 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.#T2#
Garbutt trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Garbutt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garbutt defends well.
Gracie 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt advances position into side control!
Gracie is trying to control Garbutt's posture but Garbutt avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Garbutt working the ground and pound.
Gracie is not content to let Garbutt control the position. #T3#
Garbutt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garbutt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
Gracie is not content to let Garbutt control the position.
Gracie tries to bench press Garbutt off him but Garbutt keeps the position.
Garbutt lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie is not content to let Garbutt control the position.
Maksymilian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Garbutt landing strikes.
Garbutt cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!#CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Check out the look on Garbutt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garbutt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garbutt trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Garbutt lands a huge shot from side control! Gracie is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
After winning the bout, Kevin Garbutt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UGD 6:Gower Vs Fei Chung
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie cracks Jonson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jonson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonson tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Jonson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Jonson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jonson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonson is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie trying to control but Jonson is working from the bottom.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Jonson blocks nicely. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but Jonson is working from the bottom.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonson trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jonson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jonson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jonson! #REVR#
Jonson working away.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Jonson controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Jonson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie controlling the position well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but Jonson postures up.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to control but Jonson is keeping busy.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Jonson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jonson is working away from the top position though.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jonson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jonson's back!
Jonson tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jonson is keeping busy.
Jonson tries to escape the position.
Jonson turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jonson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jonson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jonson looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Jonson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Jonson pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Jonson is proving a slippery customer.
Jonson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jonson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jonson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maksymilian Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jonson as he jumps to the side.
Jonson throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jonson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Jonson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Jonson against the cage but Jonson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonson lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jonson.
Jonson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Jonson backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Jonson manages to avoid it all.
A left lands for Jonson.
Jonson with a nice cross.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Jonson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Geebro Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Jonson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jonson.
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!#TD2#
Jonson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Jonson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVR##T1#
Jonson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jonson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jonson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jonson has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Jonson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maksymilian Gracie!
A victorious Maksymilian Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Geebro Jonson was interviewed post fight and said '420 blaze it fgt'.
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Event:
UGD 3:Harada Vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Devon Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.#CL#
Bailey clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bailey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Bailey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bailey prevents the takedown attempt.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Bailey has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Bailey pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey stalls.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey. #T3#
A short left from Bailey.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Bailey cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bailey finish him?
#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey finds Gracie's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gracie flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bailey lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gracie will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey 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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