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Event:
UGD 67:Sturm Vs Kinshaw
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Wax as Neadue shoots in. As Neadue tries to get set, Wax tries to push him back and clinch up but Neadue manages to avoid the attempt. Wax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Wax. That snapped Neadue's head back.
#TD2# Neadue closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wax quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Wax has one foot on Neadue's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Wax scores with a punch to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neadue on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Neadue misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Wax moves into the clinch. Wax lands a good knee to the midsection. Neadue won't want to take too many of those. Wax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neadue's elbow. A short right from Wax on the inside. Wax lands a shoulder strike. Neadue takes a knee right on the jaw!
Neadue takes a knee to the side of the body. Wax 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. Neadue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue. A shot in the inside from Wax. Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Neadue is trying to drag Wax to the mat but Wax just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1# Neadue wants a takedown.
Neadue is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Wax breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Wax rushes Neadue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Neadue has Wax pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wax tries a body shot but Neadue blocks it.
Wax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wax - that landed with a thud.
Wax is pressed up against the cage. Neadue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wax down to the mat. Wax avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wax blocks a jab. Wax is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Neadue. Wax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL# Wax pushes Neadue up against the cage in a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wax. #BC# Wax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Wax takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knees in the clinch landing for Wax.
Wax is pressed up against the cage. Neadue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wax down to the mat. Wax avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Neadue misses with an uppercut. #CL# Wax pushes Neadue up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Wax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Wax has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Neadue goes for a takedown attempt but Wax pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Wax closes the distance and clinches. A short body shot lands from Wax as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Wax. Neadue is working for takedown but Wax is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC# Wax breaks the clinch.
Wax lands a nice hook to Neadue's body. Neadue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3# A combination from Neadue does no damage. Wax tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Neadue manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Wax shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Neadue is trying to defend but Wax finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Neadue actively working from the bottom here. Neadue looks winded! Wax controlling the action here. Wax wants to stand but Neadue has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Well, if Wax 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.
Neadue is controlling Wax's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4# Wax controlling the action here. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Neadue wants to get back to full guard. Wax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neadue defending well though. Wax is taking a breather. Neadue 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. Wax ducks down and throws a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Wax closes the distance and clinches. Neadue has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wax is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Wax lands a body punch. Neadue is working for takedown but Wax is calmly controlling the position for now. Neadue wants a takedown.
Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue.#BC# Wax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wax darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL# Wax gets in close and instigates a clinch. Neadue looking for a takedown. Wax gets through Neadue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Wax - that landed with a thud.
Neadue is working for takedown but Wax is calmly controlling the position for now. We've been informed that Neadue has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wax lands a right hand. Neadue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wax is defending well. Neadue is breathing heavily. Wax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Wax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Neadue gets tackled into the cage by Wax. Wax maintains the clinch. #T1# Wax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wax works on Neadue's body with a couple of short punches. Wax with a knee to the head.
Wax scores with a nice hook to the head. Wax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Nice body punch from Wax - that landed with a thud.
Wax lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Wax scores with a nice short uppercut. Neadue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action! Neadue takes a shot to the head. #ROC# Neadue is rocked! A knee to the head by Wax.
Neadue is still on wobbly legs! Can Wax finish him? Wax jerks Neadue's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Neadue drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Wax goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Wax because Neadue was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Charlie Wax! Charlie Wax decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
UGD 64:Wayne Vs Sanchez
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Neadue dives in and scores a takedown into Whitaker Jr's guard. Neadue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker Jr is keeping the position for now. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whitaker Jr holds on and takes a little breather. Neadue pushes down on Whitaker Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard. Neadue wants to pass the guard but Whitaker Jr is defending well. Whitaker Jr is trying to get back to full guard. Whitaker Jr is in trouble now - Neadue has advanced to mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Neadue with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Neadue prevents Whitaker Jr from getting the reversal.#T1# Neadue dominating with strikes here. Neadue trying to control but he's not successful this time. Whitaker Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Neadue trying to control but Whitaker Jr is having none of it. Neadue looking to finish Whitaker Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whitaker Jr! Neadue controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Whitaker Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Neadue.
Neadue throws some wild stikes that Whitaker Jr manages to avoid easily.
#T2# Neadue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Neadue punishing his opponent with strikes. Neadue trying to control but he's not successful this time. Neadue scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whitaker Jr tries to lock up and control but Neadue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Neadue misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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! Neadue postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Whitaker Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Neadue punishing his opponent with strikes. Whitaker Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3# Neadue looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2# Neadue wants to finish this one by submission but Whitaker Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Neadue. Neadue is in the full mount, landing strikes. Neadue lands a couple of good shots and Whitaker Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position! We've been informed that Neadue has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Neadue lands with a hammerfist to the side of Whitaker Jr's head. Neadue tries to keep control of the position but Whitaker Jr is staying busy. Whitaker Jr is really stuck here.
Neadue lands punches and elbows. Neadue controlling the position well here. Whitaker Jr rolled but Neadue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2# Neadue is cranking Whitaker Jr's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Whitaker Jr! He's tightened the choke and Whitaker Jr is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Silvan Neadue! A determined Silvan Neadue didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
UGD 59:Man Vs Hart
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Neadue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tonon but Tonon pushes him off and we're back to square one. A little jabbing left from Tonon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Neadue scores with a nice right hand.
Neadue stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet. Neadue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Neadue scores with a shot to the body.
Neadue misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Neadue darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Tonon pushes Neadue off and gets back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neadue throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1# Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neadue is keeping the position for now. Tonon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Neadue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I've been told that Tonon has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game. Tonon postures up and lands a big shot to Neadue's brow. Tonon wants to control from the top but Neadue keeps moving. Neadue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Neadue is retaining full guard. Tonon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neadue works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tonon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tonon wants to pass the guard but Neadue is keeping the position. Tonon pushing down on Neadue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2# Neadue is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard. Tonon prevents Neadue from improving his position. Tonon is keen to just control but Neadue is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Neadue is defending the position. Neadue is in trouble now - Tonon has advanced to mount! Neadue can't escape the position.
#T3# Neadue is working hard here to advance position. Neadue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Neadue stops Tonon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. A nice elbow there by Tonon.#SUB2# Tonon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Neadue manages to avoid the submission attempt. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tonon trying to control the position but Neadue is working away. #T4# Neadue is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Neadue struggling a bit here. Neadue tries to buck Tonon off but Tonon is having none of it. Tonon tries to move to mount but Neadue blocks the move with his legs. Tonon throwing strikes but Neadue manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Neadue working away. Neadue tries to advance to mount but Tonon denies him. Neadue trying to control the position but Tonon is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Neadue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Neadue shoots in looking for a takedown but Tonon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neadue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neadue defends it well. Silvan Neadue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tonon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Neadue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonon manages to avoid it. Nice cross by Tonon. Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neadue.
Neadue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon feints a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neadue jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tonon misses with a looping left. Neadue misses with a shot to the body and Tonon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Neadue lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1# Nice sprawl there from Neadue as Tonon shoots in.#TD# Neadue decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tonon trying to control here.
Tonon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neadue haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Neadue landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Neadue winds up and cracks Tonon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Neadue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Neadue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Tonon is pressing down on Neadue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Tonon keeping moving, preventing Neadue from controlling successfully. Tonon controls Neadue momentarily but Neadue frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neadue trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Tonon is trying to control the position but Neadue postures up. Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Neadue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well. Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Neadue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Neadue keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tonon's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB# Neadue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tonon wants to pass the guard but Neadue is keeping the position.#SUB# Neadue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonon looking to sit in guard and control but Neadue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Neadue lands a couple of decent looking shots. Tonon controlling Neadue's posture. Tonon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4# Neadue wants to control but Tonon passes easily into half guard.
Tonon content to control rather than advance. Tonon trying to control from half guard but Neadue is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Neadue trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Neadue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Tonon moves into full mount! Neadue won't be happy about that! 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 Silvan Neadue will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Neadue looks to land a left hand but Tonon moved out of range nicely. Tonon throws a good cross that connects.
Neadue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon lands a slapping body shot.
Neadue misses the jab. Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neadue's waist but Neadue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Neadue dives in and scores a takedown into Tonon's guard.#ES2# Tonon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Neadue. Tonon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Neadue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Tonon scores with a nice strike. Neadue misses with a wild body shot. Tonon throws a lazy right hand but Neadue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good shot there by Tonon.#TD# Neadue shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tonon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Tonon working a defensive guard here.
Neadue won't allow Tonon to sweep him here. Neadue wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving. #T2# Neadue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonon's head. Neadue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonon's head. Neadue trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Neadue stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon. Tonon keeping full guard, as Neadue tries to pass. Neadue cracks Tonon with a solid left hand.#T3# Tonon wants to stand but Neadue is controlling the position. Tonon wants to sweep but no luck. Neadue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tonon keeping moving, preventing Neadue from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Neadue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tonon sprawls well initially but Neadue persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Tonon pushes Neadue off and gets back to his feet. Neadue misses with a left hand #TD2# and Tonon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tonon. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB# Neadue looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4# Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neadue swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tonon's corner is telling him to maintain position. Neadue tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tonon 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. Neadue wants to hit a switch here but Tonon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neadue there! Tonon trying to control but Neadue is having none of it. Neadue working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Gary Tonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tonon 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Tonon! Gary Tonon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 5
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Neadue throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big right from Neadue misses. Neadue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neadue defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Neadue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Neadue shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense. Neadue fakes the leg kick and cracks Hayes in the body. Silvan Neadue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Neadue. Hayes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Neadue fails with the takedown enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neadue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Neadue scores with a jab. Hayes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice defenses there by Hayes. Neadue looks to throw a body kick and Hayes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1# Hayes jabs Neadue right on the nose. Neadue blinks but takes it well. Neadue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neadue is defended easily by Hayes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Neadue. That's going to take a lot out of him. Neadue misses with a jab to the body
#CL2# and Hayes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hayes missing with knees to the body.
Neadue tries to throw a body punch but Hayes avoids it by throwing Neadue back against the cage. Hayes lands a body shot. Hayes misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Neadue manages to break the clinch.
Hayes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD# Neadue drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Neadue works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hayes is trying to get back to half guard. Neadue 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. Neadue working the ground and pound from side control. Neadue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working. #SUB# Neadue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there. Neadue has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Neadue passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hayes! Hayes is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB# Neadue is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hayes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hayes shrugs it off. Neadue lands a big shot there that rocks Hayes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Neadue landing strikes from the mount and Hayes is in trouble! #T3# Hayes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neadue wants to control the pace but Hayes is squirming around nicely. Hayes regains half guard. Neadue landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hayes gets full guard. Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Neadue is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Neadue postures up.
#SUB2# Hayes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayes is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Neadue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4# Neadue trying to control the position.
#SUB# Hayes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Neadue is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neadue is working hard here to advance position. Neadue is trying to control Hayes's posture but Hayes avoids it. Hayes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Neadue down.
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 Silvan Neadue 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# A jab lands there for Hayes. Neadue misses with a body shot.
Hayes tries to counter with a clinch but Neadue shakes him off and moves away. Neadue drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Neadue shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense. Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Neadue ducks down to avoid it. Hayes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A looping hook to the body misses from Neadue. Hayes does a little dance to reset his feet. Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Neadue misses with a straight left. Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hayes jabs Neadue right on the nose. Neadue blinks but takes it well. Neadue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayes. Neadue shoots in but no luck this time. Hayes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayes wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Neadue. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Hayes tries to clinch but Neadue moves out of range. Neadue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hayes looks to land a right hand but Neadue moved out of range. Neadue takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses. Nice shot lands for Hayes. A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Neadue does a little dance to reset his feet. Hayes lands a glancing blow to the side of Neadue's head. Nice uppercut there from Neadue. Neadue jabbing away but nothing is landing. Neadue with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hayes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Michael Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup. Neadue jabs Hayes right on the nose. Hayes blinks but takes it well.#T2# Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Neadue. Neadue ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Neadue throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes. Hayes thuds his right hand into Neadue's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This has been an exciting period of action! Horrible takedown attempt by Neadue or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayes, which made it look bad. A countering left hand to the body from Hayes misses. Neadue shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayes as he jumps to the side. Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Neadue works Hayes's body with a nice hook. Hayes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neadue is fending him off so far but Hayes persists. Nope, Neadue circles away and we're back to standing.#T3# Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes blocks a head kick by Neadue.
It seemed like Hayes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hayes throws a hook but Neadue avoids it easily. Neadue walks into a stiff left hand from Hayes. Neadue goes for a double leg but Hayes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayes continues to drive forward. Neadue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes. Hayes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neadue. Neadue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes catches Neadue with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neadue is defended easily by Hayes. Hayes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4# Neadue's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hayes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neadue scrambles back to his feet. Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neadue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Neadue takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses. Neadue throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Neadue. Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neadue swats him away and circles back towards the center. Neadue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Hayes will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Hayes scores with a nice strike. Neadue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Neadue throws a shot to the body.
Neadue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it. Neadue sets himself, and Hayes steps forward looking for the clinch! Neadue avoids it this time. Neadue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Neadue. Neadue shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayes tries to sprawl out of it but Neadue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hayes tries to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hayes fails with the takedown. Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Neadue is just out of range. Neadue misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Neadue moves out of range as Hayes strikes. Neadue attempts a counter takedown but Hayes avoids it well and moves away. Neadue looks to land a right hand but Hayes moved out of range. Nice defenses there by Neadue. Hayes jabs Neadue to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hayes tried to score with a low kick but Neadue checks it. Hayes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hayes there as he acknowledges the shot. Hayes misses with a wild body shot. Neadue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Neadue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Neadue needs to keep his hands up - Hayes had a free shot at his head there. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neadue is defended easily by Hayes.#T2# Neadue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Hayes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Neadue moves into range and connects with a jab. Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Neadue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hayes throws a hook to the side of Neadue's head but Neadue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Neadue slips a straight right by Hayes. Hayes connects with a single shot there. Hayes scores with a sloppy right hand. Neadue should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab from Neadue misses. Hayes throws a hook to the side of Neadue's head but Neadue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Neadue's corner calls for a 1-2. Neadue obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Neadue. Hayes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Neadue slips the punch. Neadue throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it. Neadue throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Hayes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Neadue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hayes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Neadue. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neadue.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Neadue misses the shot to the body. Hayes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neadue throws out the jab. Hayes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayes wants it to stay on the feet.#T4# Hayes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neadue. Neadue circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Neadue lands with an uppercut that bounces Hayes off the cage and back into range. Hayes cracks Neadue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hayes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neadue lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Neadue shoots for a takedown but Hayes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Hayes instigates a clinch. Neadue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Neadue is trying to drag Hayes to the mat but Hayes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Neadue scores with a shot to the side of Hayes's head. Neadue drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Neadue is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayes pulls him back up using the underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# A big left from Neadue misses. Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neadue was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes. Neadue misses the shot to the body. Hayes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hayes tries to counter with a clinch but Neadue shakes him off and moves away. Hayes cracks Neadue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hayes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hayes misses with a hook. Neadue ducked under it nicely. Neadue misses with a body shot
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neadue shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Neadue misses the shot to the body. Neadue misses with a hook. Hayes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Neadue defending well as Hayes loads up on a big left hand. Hayes tries to move into range but Neadue moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neadue paws at him with a jab and circles away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neadue, as that shot connected.
Neadue takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hayes throws a shot to the body.
#TD# Neadue closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Hayes gets back to half guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Neadue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hayes is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Neadue scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neadue prevents Hayes from improving his position. Hayes trying to control but Neadue postures up.
Hayes wants to improve his position but Neadue is controlling well.
Neadue throwing shots but Hayes is blocking nicely. Hayes trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Neadue there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Neadue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hayes sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Hayes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Neadue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayes defends it well. Hayes is trying to control but can't.
Neadue 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. Hayes is looking to improve his position.
Neadue is looking to advance position but Hayes won't allow it. Neadue is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4# Neadue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working. Hayes trying to hold on to Neadue's head to control him but Neadue postures up.
Neadue prevents Hayes from improving his position. Neadue thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Neadue is thwarting Hayes's attempts to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Neadue trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away. Hayes tries to roll over but Neadue keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvan Neadue had his way with Michael Hayes in that round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R5##TD# Neadue darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Hayes keeping hold of Neadue's head, controlling as best he can. Hayes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neadue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neadue's back! Hayes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silvan Neadue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hayes is landing with strikes from the back. Hayes scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB2# Hayes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Hayes is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Neadue. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T1# Neadue is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hayes is punishing Neadue with some ground and pound. Neadue takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Neadue trying to control but not successfully. Neadue is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2# Hayes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Neadue has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Neadue trying to control the hands but Hayes breaks the grip. #T2# Neadue turns into Hayes and is now in his guard.
Hayes 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# Neadue is trying to maintain the position but Hayes is very close to passing his half guard. Neadue has hold of Hayes's hands but Hayes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Neadue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hayes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Neadue throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hayes escapes and throws Neadue's legs to the side, diving into side control! Neadue tries to buck Hayes off but Hayes is having none of it.#T3# Neadue takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Hayes cracks Neadue with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hayes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Neadue is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hayes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Hayes! Michael Hayes is the new lightweight champion! A very excited looking Michael Hayes 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:
VFA 3 - Neadue vs. Schmidt
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Neadue throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schmidt on the side of the head. Neadue connects with a looping right hand.
Neadue checks the leg kick nicely there.
Neadue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Schmidt is looking to chop away at Neadue's legs. A lazy left from Neadue finds it's target. Neadue throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily. Schmidt flicks out a counter leg kick but Neadue steps away. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schmidt - that will leave a mark!
Schmidt tries to score with a low kick but Neadue moves his leg out of the way. Schmidt throws a leg kick #TD# and Neadue counters with a takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Neadue trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom. Neadue fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Schmidt is not content to let Neadue control the position. #SUB# Neadue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schmidt, who protects the arm well. #T1# Neadue gets to mount! Schmidt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Neadue with good strikes from the mount here! Neadue working away from the top, dropping strikes. Neadue with shots to the head and body - Schmidt looks very uncomfortable down there. Neadue looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Neadue postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schmidt looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB# Schmidt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Neadue. Schmidt wants to control but Neadue is having none of it. Schmidt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neadue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Neadue dominating with strikes here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Neadue fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Neadue lands a nice shot to the head. Neadue has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schmidt's face.
Neadue landing strikes, looking to finish! Schmidt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Schmidt wants to control but Neadue is having none of it. Neadue working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC# Schmidt is rocked! Neadue loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Schmidt scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Neadue land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Neadue stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvan Neadue! A relieved looking Silvan Neadue 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Clarke missing with a left hand there. Neadue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Clarke throws a big shot that misses. Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Neadue takes one to the chin there. Neadue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clarke swivels and escapes. Neadue avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Clarke is looking to chop away at Neadue's legs. Nice defenses there by Neadue. Clarke throws a leg kick that is checked and Neadue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Neadue getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Neadue misses with a body shot.
Clarke slips a jab from Neadue. Jacob Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clarke slips a straight right by Neadue. It looked like Clarke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neadue. Clarke misses with the combination.
Neadue moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# Clarke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neadue lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clarke at a distance.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Neadue slips the punch. Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Neadue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke wants to slow Neadue down by chopping away at his legs. Neadue avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Clarke throws a low kick but Neadue moves out of range easily. Neadue is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A decent looking cross lands there for Neadue. No luck with that takedown attempt from Neadue. A head kick misses from Clarke. Clarke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neadue. Clarke throws a push kick but Neadue slaps the foot to one side. Clarke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neadue. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clarke throws a sloppy head kick and Neadue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Clarke misses with an uppercut
and Neadue counters with a right hand to the body. Clarke misses with a hook. Neadue ducked under it nicely. Neadue misses with a takedown attempt - Clarke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jacob Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue. Clarke throws a hook but Neadue avoids it easily. Neadue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neadue is able to avoid easily. Neadue lands a jab to the nose. A low kick from Clarke misses #TD2# and Neadue counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clarke! Neadue lands a decent elbow from side control. Clarke tries to buck Neadue off but Neadue is having none of it. Neadue working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Clarke wants to control but Neadue postures up. Neadue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Neadue tries to advance to mount but can't. Neadue is putting a hurting on Clarke here, landing some big shots from side control. Clarke sneaks back into half guard. Neadue lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2# Neadue is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clarke tries to roll over but Neadue keeps him under control. Neadue slows the pace down in half guard. #T4# Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Neadue seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Neadue scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Clarke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neadue pulls his head out easily. Neadue trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom. Clarke trying to control but Neadue postures up.
Clarke works his way to full guard. Good work. Neadue throws a big right hand that misses. Clarke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Clarke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Neadue slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silvan Neadue will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Neadue bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clarke's head.#TD2# Neadue throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clarke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Neadue is in Clarke's guard. Clarke trying to control the position.
Neadue stands and throws Clarke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Neadue lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2# Neadue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clarke, who protects the arm well. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neadue working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Neadue has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Clarke gets back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Clarke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Neadue wants to free his trapped foot but Clarke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1# Neadue is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Neadue takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
Silvan Neadue has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Neadue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Clarke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Neadue is looking to advance position but Clarke won't allow it. Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Clarke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Neadue jumps into side control! Neadue is working Clarke over with some ground and pound from side control. Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Neadue keeps moving and retains side control. Neadue is chipping away with strikes.
Clarke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clarke is trying to control Neadue's posture but Neadue avoids it. Neadue wants to control but Clarke is keeping him busy. Neadue creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2# Clarke is rocked! Neadue lands a decent elbow from side control. Oh Clarke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! You can see the frustration on Clarke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Neadue cracks Clarke with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Neadue immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Clarke is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Neadue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvan Neadue! During a confident post fight interview, Silvan Neadue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
USFC 128
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Millennium throws a quick inside leg kick. Millennium throws a chopping leg kick but Neadue manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Neadue feints the counter takedown. Neadue drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Neadue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Millennium moves away. Millennium throws a leg kick #TD2# and Neadue counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB# Millennium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neadue is aware though and is defending well. Neadue trying to control the position from guard on top but Millennium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Neadue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Millennium working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neadue trying to control the position from guard on top but Millennium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Millennium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1# Neadue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Millennium swivels though and keeps the full guard. Neadue won't allow Millennium to sweep him here. #SUB# Millennium looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neadue keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Millennium's head.#SUB# Millennium looking for a guillotine here but Neadue defends easily.
Millennium lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Millennium looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2# Neadue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Millennium has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Millennium postures up in Neadue's guard and throws a big left but Neadue blocks it. Millennium forces his way into half guard. Neadue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Millennium wants to free his trapped foot but Neadue is holding on for dear life with his legs. Neadue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Millennium. Millennium is trying to control. Neadue wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Neadue is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Millennium is trying to work for a kimura but Neadue is defending well.
#SUB# Millennium is trying to work for a kimura but Neadue is defending well.
#SUB2# Neadue actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Millennium seems to be looking for submissions.
Neadue is trying to maintain the position but Millennium is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Neadue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Millennium is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neadue defends it well. Neadue is trying to maintain the position but Millennium is very close to passing his half guard. Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Neadue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Millennium lands a slapping body shot.
Neadue takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Neadue enables Millennium to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Neadue manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Millennium postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Neadue is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Millennium, into his guard. #REVB# In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neadue working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Neadue is in close to Millennium's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Millennium working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Neadue has passed into half guard!
Millennium is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neadue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neadue's back! Neadue covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB# Millennium is looking for a rear naked choke here but Neadue reverses the position brilliantly into Millennium's guard!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Neadue works over Millennium with some ground and pound from guard.#T1# Neadue working some strikes from top position. Neadue preventing the sweep. Neadue wants to control from the top but Millennium keeps moving. Neadue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Neadue with a flurry of punches that miss. Neadue scoring with punches to the head and body. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Neadue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Millennium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neadue is one step ahead there. #SUB# Neadue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Millennium has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neadue has managed to get both his arms back between Millennium's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB# Millennium is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neadue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Neadue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Millennium's head. Neadue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Millennium manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neadue manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Neadue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Neadue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2# Neadue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Millennium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Millennium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Neadue wants to sweep here but Millennium controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Neadue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Neadue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Millennium is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Neadue is looking for a triangle but Millennium pushes his legs off easily.
Millennium postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4# Millennium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Neadue working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Millennium has passed into half guard!
#SUB# Millennium is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neadue doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Millennium. #SUB2# Neadue has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Millennium. Oh but Neadue has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Millennium goes limp - he's gone! Neadue jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silvan Neadue! A victorious Silvan Neadue 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:
USFC 123
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1# Neadue darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Neadue into the cage. Neadue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neadue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A low kick from Neadue is predictable there and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Neadue will be more careful next time no doubt. Neadue misses the jab. Good shot there by Neadue. Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neadue to score with a decent uppercut. Hardy avoids the body shot from Neadue.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Neadue should have avoided that one. Hardy throws a series of punches but Neadue moves out of range. Neadue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neadue moves away. Neadue moves out of range of the strikes. Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neadue's head backwards.#T1# Neadue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2# Hardy gets caught flat footed, as Neadue shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Neadue throwing strikes but missing. Hardy is looking to stand up but Neadue isn't so interested in that idea. Neadue lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hardy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Hardy wants to stand up but Neadue is controlling him. Hardy being controlled here, momentarily. Neadue trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Neadue controlling from the top position. Neadue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Neadue trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom. Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Neadue is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neadue. Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hardy misses with a hook. Neadue ducked under it nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neadue! But no joy. Hardy avoids the body shot from Neadue.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Neadue now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hardy 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.
#T3# Hardy throws a hook to the side of Neadue's head but Neadue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Neadue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Neadue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hardy misses with a combination
and Neadue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neadue manages to avoid it. Neadue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Neadue to counter with a crisp jab. A punch lands to the side of Neadue 's head but he takes it in his stride. Neadue walks into a left hand. Hardy scores with a punch to the head. Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neadue. Neadue catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4# Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Neadue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like Neadue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardy!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neadue is defended easily by Hardy. Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue. Neadue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Neadue throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it. Hardy lands with an overhand left. Hardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Neadue fails with a takedown attempt. Hardy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Neadue throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Left hook, right uppercut from Neadue. Hardy lands with a straight right. Neadue didn't see that one coming. Neadue throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a left to the body. Neadue avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neadue can do to turn this around? Neadue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hardy 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. Neadue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut. Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue. Neadue throws a body shot but no joy. Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Neadue on that attempt. Hardy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hardy misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neadue! But no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Neadue. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet. Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neadue. Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Neadue scores with a nice head shot. Hardy misses with a hook
and Neadue counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Neadue throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily. Hardy scores with a jab. Neadue acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Neadue misses. Hardy avoids the body shot from Neadue.
Neadue on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neadue shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense. #T2# Neadue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Neadue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A combination from Neadue does no damage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Neadue scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one. Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Neadue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neadue backs up against the cage.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neadue pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Neadue moves out of range of the strikes. A little jabbing left from Neadue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neadue. Neadue closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.#T3# Hardy scores with a nice strike. Neadue looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely. Neadue looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well. Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Neadue's head back.
Neadue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Neadue goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward. Neadue fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Neadue shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well. Neadue gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy. Neadue misses the shot to the body. Neadue has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4# Hardy clobbers Neadue with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hardy lands a head shot. Nice jab there from Neadue. Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Neadue throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Neadue will be more careful next time no doubt. Neadue misses with a looping right. Neadue slips a straight right by Hardy. A countering left hand to the body from Neadue misses. Hardy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardy duly obliges. Hardy looks to land a right hand but Neadue moved out of range. Donk. Hardy catches Neadue right on the button with a cross. Hardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Neadue counters with a nice leg kick. Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neadue moves away. A nice side step and Neadue releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Neadue swings and misses with a shot to the body and Neadue takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Hardy lands with a right hand. Neadue takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a looping right. Neadue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Neadue misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot. Neadue throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Neadue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Neadue ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hardy cracks Neadue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hardy misses with a hook. Neadue misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neadue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Neadue's head back.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Neadue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Neadue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neadue throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range. Hardy is looking to counter punch. Neadue moves away from the strike by Hardy. A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target. Neadue misses with a two punch combination.
Neadue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hardy lands with a shot to the body. Neadue jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hardy throws out a powerful jab. Hardy lands a jab to the nose. Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hardy jabs Neadue to the body, keeping him at a distance. Neadue throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range. Silvan Neadue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Neadue looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range. Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Neadue misses with a combination
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A punch lands to the side of Hardy 's head but he takes it in his stride. Neadue scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Neadue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hardy throws a right hand that Neadue ducks under and follows up with a left that Neadue also avoids with ease. Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hardy lands a head shot. Neadue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3# Neadue throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Neadue shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side. Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue. Neadue takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Neadue off the cage and back into range. Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Neadue. Neadue gets slowly back to his feet. Neadue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Neadue takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Neadue misses with a takedown and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Hardy scores with a punch to the head. Some wild striking there from Neadue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Neadue has his takedown stuffed and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand. Hardy digs a good hook to Neadue's body.
Neadue dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy stuns Neadue with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Hardy showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
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Event:
USFC 121
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Neadue fails with the takedown and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ferguson moves away from the strike by Neadue. Neadue lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Neadue looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jab from Ferguson. Neadue throws a low kick, looking for Ferguson's leg but Ferguson calmly moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Ferguson misses its target. Neadue tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neadue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Neadue throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Neadue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue.#T1# Neadue cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A punch combination from Neadue misses. Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neadue swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Neadue misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Silvan Neadue has been cut. Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Neadue misses with a double jab
and Neadue takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Neadue tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Neadue is rocked! Ferguson flashes Neadue a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Neadue's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Neadue crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ferguson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincey Ferguson! Quincey Ferguson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PF 12 - Oppelaar va Barkley
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Kulli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neadue's head. Kulli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neadue. Neadue circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kulli 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.#CL# Kulli rushes Neadue and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Kulli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2# Neadue has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kulli regains guard immediately. Neadue makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kulli wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Neadue is pushing down on Kulli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulli is fighting to maintain full guard but Neadue has managed to sneak the leg through. Neadue not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Neadue throws a strike but Kulli avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Kulli keeping moving, preventing Neadue from controlling successfully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Neadue is stalling in the full guard. Neadue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Neadue looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Kulli keeping moving, preventing Neadue from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Neadue 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. Neadue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Neadue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulli is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Kulli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neadue defends it easily. Neadue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kulli wants to sweep but no luck. Kulli striking off his back, scoring a few points. Kulli working a defensive guard 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. Neadue wants to control from the top but Kulli keeps moving. Neadue advances to half guard. Kulli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neadue is working away from the top position though. Neadue not landing any meaningful shots this time. Neadue takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Neadue working Kulli over with strikes. Kulli wants to improve his position but Neadue is controlling well.
#SUB2# Neadue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulli is just riding it out for now. Neadue eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are battling for position here. Kulli manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3# Kulli trying to control the position.
Neadue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Neadue throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kulli works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neadue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Neadue wants to control from the top but Kulli keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neadue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Neadue trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kulli being controlled here, momentarily. Neadue throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Kulli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neadue defends well.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kulli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kulli managing to control the position. Neadue trying to control but Kulli is working from the bottom. Neadue postures up.
Neadue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Neadue postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kulli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Neadue, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2# Neadue looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kulli is defending well. Neadue quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kulli has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Neadue celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silvan Neadue! A victorious Silvan Neadue 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:
PF4 - Oppelaar vs Kane
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Neadue has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Jeeri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neadue is defended easily by Jeeri.#CL# Jeeri rushes Neadue and presses him up against the ropes. Neadue has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jeeri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A right handed body shot lands from Jeeri.
#TD2# Neadue has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jeeri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES# Jeeri is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Jeeri clinches up with Neadue and pushes him back against the ropes. Jeeri stalling.
#T1# Neadue is looking for a takedown. Kahwaah Jeeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue. Jeeri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jeeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeeri misses with a body punch.
Neadue is looking to take this one to the mat. Jeeri scores with a shot to the side of Neadue's head. #BC# Jeeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jeeri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT# It looks like Silvan Neadue has been cut. Neadue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeeri. Neadue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Neadue closes the distance and clinches. Neadue manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Neadue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeeri's elbow. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Neadue.
Nice body punch from Jeeri. Neadue controlling the action here for a moment.
Neadue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jeeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neadue's elbow. Jeeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neadue's elbow. Neadue leaning his opponent against the ropes. A short body shot lands from Jeeri as the two fighters clinch.
Neadue misses with a hook from the clinch. Neadue misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jeeri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A body shot lands from Jeeri.
Neadue tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Neadue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jeeri is keeping busy. Neadue wants to take the fight to the mat but Jeeri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Jeeri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Neadue is keeping busy. The referee is keeping an eye on Jeeri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Neadue controls his hands.
Jeeri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#TD2# Neadue gets control of Jeeri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Neadue will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4# Jeeri wants to get up but he can't break Neadue's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Jeeri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Neadue looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jeeri has picked Neadue up and slammed him! Neadue can't keep hold of the triangle and Jeeri manages to pass to side control! Neadue tries to buck Jeeri off but Jeeri is having none of it. Neadue told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU# Jeeri decides to take the fight back to the feet. Jeeri throws an overhand right that lands on Neadue's shoulder, as Neadue tries to avoid the shot. Jeeri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neadue.#CL2# Neadue closes the distance and clinches. Jeeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Jeeri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Neadue closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Jeeri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neadue scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T5# Nice straight punches there by Jeeri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jeeri. Jeeri misses with a combination
and Neadue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Neadue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neadue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Jeeri breaks from the clinch.
Neadue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Neadue throws a combination that misses and Jeeri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jeeri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neadue's head backwards. Neadue connects with the punch. Jeeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Neadue checks the leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Jeeri misses with an uppercut. #T6# Neadue walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL# Jeeri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neadue, pushing him back against the ropes. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jeeri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jeeri is stalling here.
Jeeri holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Jeeri stalls. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Neadue misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Jeeri.
Stalling in the clinch from Jeeri.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Neadue blocks it.
#BC# Jeeri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T7##CL# Jeeri moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Neadue controls his hands.
Neadue wants a takedown.
#BC# Jeeri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A good leg kick by Jeeri. #CL# Jeeri moves into range and clinches up with Neadue. Jeeri tries to throw a body punch but Neadue avoids it by throwing Jeeri back against the ropes. #BC# Jeeri breaks the clinch.
Jeeri slips a straight right by Neadue.#CL# Neadue tries to keep at a distance but Jeeri has taken the fight into the clinch. Neadue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Jeeri.
#T8# Neadue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jeeri pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Neadue misses. #CL2# Neadue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jeeri prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Neadue fails to land. Jeeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neadue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeeri's elbow. Jeeri lands a body punch in the clinch. Neadue working hard to break the clinch. Jeeri lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jeeri. Neadue looks winded! Neadue tries to pull guard but Jeeri holds him up against the ropes and eventually Neadue drops back down to his feet.
Neadue struggles to land a body shot inside as Jeeri controls his hands.
#T9##BC# Jeeri breaks the clinch.
Jeeri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Neadue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeeri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeeri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neadue. #CL# Jeeri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Neadue wants to take the fight to the mat but Jeeri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Jeeri misses with a punch to the body.
Neadue tries to stall but Jeeri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jeeri blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahwaah Jeeri dominated that round. The cut man is working on Silvan Neadue's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R2# Jeeri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neadue swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looks like Jeeri has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Jeeri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jeeri looks to land a right hand but Neadue moved out of range. Neadue tries to move into range but Jeeri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jeeri misses with a straight left. Jeeri misses with a few strikes there.
Neadue takes a kick to the side of the head. A leg kick checked by Neadue. Neadue shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeeri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neadue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neadue shoots for a takedown but Jeeri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Jeeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL# Jeeri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Neadue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neadue's elbow. A left hand lands to the body for Jeeri.
#BC2# Neadue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kahwaah Jeeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Neadue looks to throw the jab but Jeeri is out of range. Kahwaah Jeeri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jeeri misses with an uppercut. Neadue saw that one coming. Kahwaah Jeeri is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Neadue drives through and clinches with Jeeri against the ropes.
#BC# Jeeri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeeri misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Jeeri has closed the distance and engaged Neadue in a clinch.
Neadue has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jeeri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kahwaah Jeeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue. Neadue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jeeri is defending well.#T2# Jeeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Neadue tries to pull guard but Jeeri won't allow it.
#BC# Jeeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jeeri misses with an uppercut. Neadue saw that one coming. Neadue unleashes a big counter combination but Jeeri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Jeeri 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.
Neadue avoids the head kick by Jeeri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jeeri leaves Neadue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Jeeri pushes Neadue up against the ropes in a clinch.#T3# Neadue has a couple of punches blocked by Jeeri.
Jeeri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neadue or not. Jeeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeeri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neadue can do to turn this around? Neadue tries to break the clinch but Jeeri is controlling the position. Jeeri'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. Neadue lands a left hand.
Jeeri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeeri lands a right hand. Neadue wants a takedown.
Neadue lands with a left to the head. Neadue is working for takedown but Jeeri is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4# Jeeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeeri can't find room to land a body shot as Neadue controls the action.
Neadue trying to stall but Jeeri improves his position.
Neadue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jeeri walks away with a smile on his face. Neadue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Neadue takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Neadue takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL# Jeeri closes the distance and pushes Neadue back into the ropes. Jeeri tries to work over Neadue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Neadue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeeri.
Jeeri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC# Neadue is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jeeri unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Neadue! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Jeeri is unloading with more strikes now! Neadue drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kahwaah Jeeri! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kahwaah Jeeri made sure he mentioned V-Mask Clothing (10%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Knut Ysengrin and Silvan Neadue. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Knut Ysengrin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silvan Neadue! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Ysengrin clinches up against the cage. Ysengrin gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ysengrin (2) vs (0) Neadue Neadue actively working from the bottom here. Neadue looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ysengrin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Neadue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Well, if Ysengrin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ysengrin 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. Ysengrin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Neadue! Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (5) vs (0) Neadue
That's one minute gone in the round. Ysengrin looking to control and managing it successfully. Neadue tries to reverse the position but Ysengrin maintains control. Ysengrin controlling his opponent. Neadue slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ysengrin in particular looking to stall. Neadue wants to control but Ysengrin is keeping busy.
Neadue looking for submissions off his back. Ysengrin trying to mount his opponent but Neadue defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ysengrin is thwarting Neadue's attempts to control the position. Neadue trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (8) vs (0) Neadue Ysengrin controlling the pace for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neadue wants to hold on but Ysengrin pushes him away. Ysengrin controlling his opponent. Ysengrin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ysengrin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neadue wants to control but Ysengrin is having none of it. Neadue is looking to improve his position but Ysengrin isn't that keen on the idea. Neadue wants to control but Ysengrin is having none of it. Neadue working to try and regain half guard.
Ysengrin trying to control but he's not successful this time. Neadue keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin avoids the attempt from Neadue to control. Ysengrin controlling the pace for now. Ysengrin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ysengrin controlling the pace for now. Neadue is trying to escape the mount.
Ysengrin working for a guillotine from mount but Neadue is in no mood to give up. Neadue 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. Ysengrin tries to control but Neadue wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Neadue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ysengrin trying to control but Neadue is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Neadue working to try and regain half guard.
Ysengrin content just to control the position here. Neadue is working to get back to half guard.
Ysengrin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin prevents Neadue from getting the reversal. Ysengrin looking to control but Neadue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ysengrin content just to control the position here. Ysengrin wants to control the pace but Neadue is squirming around nicely. Ysengrin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ysengrin trying to control but Neadue is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Neadue 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. Ysengrin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ysengrin is trying to control the action in half guard but Neadue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ysengrin is working for a submission of some sort.
Neadue works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Neadue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ysengrin defends it easily. Neadue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ysengrin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neadue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ysengrin has managed to get both his arms back between Neadue's legs - danger averted. Ysengrin controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Neadue working a defensive guard here.
Ysengrin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ysengrin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neadue for as long as he can get away with.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Neadue has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ysengrin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Neadue. Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (11) vs (0) Neadue Ysengrin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neadue knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Neadue wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ysengrin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Neadue's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Neadue is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ysengrin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Knut Ysengrin! Knut Ysengrin 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:
Infinity: Destruction
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Diego stalks Neadue and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Neadue's face. Neadue staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2# It looks like Silvan Neadue has been cut. Diego throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Diego gets through Neadue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Neadue uses good head movement to avoid it. Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a left hand.
Neadue has Diego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Diego lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. Neadue is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing. I was talking to Neadue's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Diego lands a body shot. Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neadue's elbow. 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! Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside. Neadue changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Neadue. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1##CL2# Diego rushes Neadue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neadue backwards. Neadue blocks a body shot from Diego. Neadue throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. Come on Diego - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut. Diego working aggressively here.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head. Diego lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Neadue's face as he tries to break the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Neadue. Diego lands with a left to the head. Neadue tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Neadue back against the cage. Diego gets underhooks to prevent Neadue's takedown attempt.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Diego gets underhooks to prevent Neadue's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Neadue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neadue misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. Neadue is trying to stall.
Neadue misses with a punch on the inside.
Neadue is looking for a takedown. Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Neadue. Diego blocks a body shot from Neadue. Diego pushes Neadue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Diego. A short uppercut from Diego. Diego creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Neadue's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Neadue drops to his knees and Diego pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spawn Diego!
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Event:
Infinity: Way of the Warrior
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Neadue scores with a jab to the head.
Silvan Neadue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Neadue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neadue.
Good exchange - Neadue coming out on top. Smith motions for Neadue to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neadue.
Neadue lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Smith tries to clinch there but Neadue circles away.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neadue.
Smith misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neadue throws a hook but Smith blocks it. Smith moves out of range as Neadue strikes. Neadue just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1# Neadue looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Smith throws a big counter head kick but Neadue avoids it with no problem. Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Neadue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Neadue clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD# Neadue is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard. Neadue trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. We've been hearing that Neadue has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Neadue slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead. Smith is staying active underneath Neadue, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Smith is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Neadue seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. Neadue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Neadue preventing the sweep. Neadue lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Neadue drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neadue jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Smith keeping moving, preventing Neadue from controlling successfully. 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! Neadue throwing strikes but missing. Neadue trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. Neadue won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #SUB# Neadue 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. Neadue distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC# Smith is rocked!#SUB# Neadue drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Neadue seems to have locked his on tight now - Smith screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Neadue, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Silvan Neadue! During a confident post fight interview, Silvan Neadue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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