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Event:
UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Popper scores with a body shot.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Griffiths is looking to counter the offense by Popper and move into the clinch.
Griffiths thumps Popper with a low kick.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffiths walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popper tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Griffiths's head coaches at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
#T1#
Popper throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Popper.#CL#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
A short right from Griffiths on the inside.
Popper blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffiths.
Nice body punch from Griffiths - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popper prevents a body shot from Griffiths. #BC2#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths slips a jab from Popper.
Griffiths pushes Popper away with a front kick.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popper's sensitive parts.
Popper cracks Griffiths with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Griffiths goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Popper throws out a powerful jab.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Popper scores with a four punch combination!
Griffiths swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper lands a jab to the nose.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Popper cracks Griffiths with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Popper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths jabs Popper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popper avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Popper.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Popper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Popper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Popper.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Popper.
Griffiths throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Griffiths lands a really nice looking cross but Popper seems unphased.
Griffiths thumps Popper with a low kick.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Popper's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Popper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Griffiths misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popper! But no joy.
Griffiths throws a jab when Popper was well out of range.#T4#
Popper's corner calls for a 1-2. Popper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths throws out a powerful jab.
Popper blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Popper tries to get set, Griffiths tries to push him back and clinch up but Popper manages to avoid the attempt.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Griffiths clinches up against the cage.
Popper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Griffiths - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper's corner calls for a 1-2. Popper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.
Popper misses the jab.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a hook but Popper blocks it.
Popper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Popper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Popper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Popper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Popper might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths moves in looking to clinch but Popper pushes him off.
Popper misses with a few strikes there.
Popper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popper looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popper.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Popper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Popper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Popper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Popper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Popper.
Griffiths lunges at Popper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popper's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths. #T3#
Popper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffithss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griffiths swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths tries to counter by clinching up but Popper breaks away and moves out of range.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths motions for Popper to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popper throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Popper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Popper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Popper misses.
Popper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffiths tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
letting Popper counter with a right hand. #T4#
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popper.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Popper throws a sloppy body shot
and Griffiths counters with a good low kick that Popper was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Griffiths counters by clinching up.
Griffiths gets through Popper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popper scores with a body shot.
Griffiths takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Popper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Griffiths. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Popper's head back.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Popper misses with a looping left.
Griffiths quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffiths with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Griffiths tries to clinch up.
Griffiths tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Popper's knee but Popper avoids it well.
Griffiths lands with a shot to the body.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Popper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popper down. #T3#
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popper.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Popper's head back.
Popper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bung Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Popper's leg. Popper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Popper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Popper loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffiths stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths lands with a shot to the body.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
Griffiths jabs at Popper's body.
Nice body punch from Griffiths.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles Popper's knee momentarily.
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bung Popper was interviewed post fight and said 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.
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Event:
UGD 77:Sturm Vs Ajax
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Monroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe fails with the takedown.#TD#
Monroe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Popper on his heels. He'll look to pass Popper's guard now, I'm sure.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe with a nice head shot there.
Popper wants to sweep but no luck.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popper managing to control the position.
We've been hearing that Monroe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Monroe throwing strikes but missing.
Monroe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monroe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
Monroe postures up in Popper's guard and throws a big left but Popper blocks it.
Monroe distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monroe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monroe 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.
Monroe distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Popper is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Monroe stops Popper from standing up.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Popper wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
Popper is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up. #T3#
Popper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Monroe throws a big elbow that misses.
Monroe chips away with some ground and pound.
Monroe throws a big elbow that misses.
Popper wants to stand up but Monroe is controlling him.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Monroe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donk. Monroe catches Popper right on the button with a cross.#T4#
No luck for Monroe with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popper.
Popper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monroe.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe misses with a takedown attempt - Popper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Popper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monroe.
Popper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monroe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popper defends well and Monroe ends up having to push Popper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Popper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Popper tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Popper stuns Monroe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Monroe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Popper!
Monroe prevents Popper from escaping the position.
Monroe scores with punches from side control.
Popper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monroe is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Popper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Monroe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Popper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monroe is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Monroe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popper looking for a sweep but Monroe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Popper squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Popper suckers Monroe into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Popper is now in Monroe's guard!
#SUB#
Popper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monroe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Monroe scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Monroe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Popper.
Monroe trying to control but Popper is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monroe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monroe is in close to Popper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monroe stops Popper from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Popper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monroe throws a big elbow that misses.
Popper wants to stand but Monroe is controlling the position.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Monroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Popper but Popper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popper misses with the combination.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Monroe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Popper has one foot on Monroe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popper scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bung Popper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Monroe gets a double leg takedown into Popper's guard.
Monroe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popper 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#
Ricky Monroe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Popper moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper controlling the position.
Monroe prevents Popper from improving position. #T1#
Monroe is looking for a sweep.
Monroe manages to get back to half guard.
Popper content to control rather than advance.
Monroe is looking to get back to is feet but Popper passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Popper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Popper advances to full mount.
Popper controlling from mount. #T2#
Monroe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Monroe tries to reverse the position but Popper maintains control.
Monroe tries to improve his position but instead Popper has taken his back!
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
Popper has the hooks in. Monroe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Popper tries to keep control of the position but Monroe is staying busy.
Popper controlling from the back.
Monroe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Popper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Monroe.
Monroe trying to control the hands but Popper won't let him. #T3#
Monroe is keeping busy.
Monroe trying to control the action but Popper just sinks the hooks in.
Monroe is really stuck here.
Monroe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Monroe wants to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Popper looking for the choke but no joy.
Monroe wants to control his opponent's hands but Popper gets his hands free.
Monroe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Monroe is looking to improve his position but Popper isn't that keen on the idea.
Popper controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
Bung Popper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Ascension 0811
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Popper throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popper! But no joy.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Page takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Page cracks a nice hook into Popper's ribs.
Page throws a combination that misses
and Popper counters with a series of strikes. Page will be more careful next time no doubt.
Popper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Page's hands.
Page misses with a low kick as Popper jumps back.
Popper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Popper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page moves away from the strike by Popper.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Popper.
Page misses the jab.
Popper swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Popper misses with a straight left.
Popper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Page counters with a slapping leg kick.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Page throws a chopping leg kick but Popper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Page throws a leg kick
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page scores with a hook.
Page walks into a straight right hand from Popper.
Popper throws a poor cross that misses
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
Popper lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Popper's shoulder, as Popper tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Page.
Page throws a leg kick but Popper moved away.
Popper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Page. That one must have hurt.
Page scores with a head kick. Popper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Popper throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
Page dips to his left and cracks Popper with an uppercut!
Popper scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page throws a shot to the body.
Page throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Page.
Popper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Popper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Page throws out the jab.
A big right from Page misses.
Page thows a body kick. Popper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Popper misses with a hook.#T3#
Page thuds his shin into the meat of Popper's side.
Popper misses with a right hand
and Page counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.
Popper avoids the body shot from Page.
Page bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Page connects with a crisp jab.
Popper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Page makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Popper blocks a head kick by Page.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
Page smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Page lands.
Popper throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range. #T4#
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Page throws a predictable looking body shot
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popper throws a series of punches but Page avoids them all with ease.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Page takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Page looks for the body kick but Popper saw that one coming.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Page is looking to counter punch.
Popper takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Popper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Page.
Page blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Page.
Page is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Popper defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Popper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
Page misses with a kick to the body
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Page dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Page clobbers Popper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Page tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Page connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Popper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Page's hands.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page is looking to land body kicks.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Page throws a low kick but Popper moves out of range easily.
Popper moves out of range as Page throws a body kick.
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Page misses. #T1#
Popper cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Popper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Page.
Page takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page misses with a body kick.
Popper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Page blocks a jab.
Page staying out of range there.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Page throws a wild body kick that Popper sees coming a mile off.
Popper misses with a hook.
Page tries to land a front kick but Popper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Page gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Page counters with a quick kick to the body but Popper blocks it.#T2#
Popper cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popper has knocked Page down with a huge combo! Popper steps away and waves a wobbly Page back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Page is rocked!
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popper looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Page missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Page connects with a high kick.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Page loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Page throwing a counter right hand but Popper manages to avoid it.
Page works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Page throws the kick towards the body but Popper avoids it.
Page's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Page duly obliges. #T3#
Popper throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Popper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popper staying out of range there.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Popper misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page dips to his left and cracks Popper with an uppercut!
Popper looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
Page throwing a counter right hand but Popper manages to avoid it.
Page scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page slips a straight right by Popper.
A good leg kick by Page.
Popper misses with a double jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Page.
A jab from Page misses.
Popper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Page.#T4#
Popper blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page misses with a left hand
and Popper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Page coming out on top.
Popper digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Popper throws a one two combo.
Popper swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Popper throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Page. That's going to slow Popper down.
Page throws a wild body kick that Popper sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dennis Page is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Page circles away quickly and effectively.
Popper scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bung Popper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Page ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Page lands with an overhand left.
Popper lands a glancing blow to the side of Page's head.
Page blocks a jab.
Page moves away from the strike by Popper.
Page was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popper moves out of range of the body kick from Page.
A head kick by Page misses
and Popper counters with a right hand to the body.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Page misses with a hook
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popper lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Page scores with a push kick.
Popper swings widly with a right hand
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Page, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Popper slips a straight right by Page.
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Page.
Popper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Page moves away from the strike by Popper.
Popper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Page tries to land a front kick but Popper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Page slips under a jab from Popper.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Popper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page counters with a one-two to the body.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
Popper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page.
Popper thuds his right hand into Page's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Page throws a hook but Popper blocks it.
Page bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Popper's head backwards.
Page defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Page looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Popper manages to circle out of the way.
Page explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Page pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Page will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popper.#T3#
Popper lands a jab to the head.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
Popper blocks the body kick.
Popper moves out of range as Page throws a body kick.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Popper moves away and avoids it.
Popper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Popper cracks Page with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Page staying out of range there.
Page loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
Popper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Page throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Page gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Page cracks Popper with a good jab.
A big left from Popper misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper lands a nice shot that snaps Page's head back.
Popper defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Page throws a leg kick but Popper checks it.
Page moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Popper. Beautiful body shot.
Page throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
Popper checks a low kick from Page.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Page tries to work over Popper's front leg with a kick but Popper checks it.
Popper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bung Popper.
Well Popper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
A less than humble Bung Popper misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Dennis Page was interviewed post fight and said 'I am at fault for this loss because I did not think my neighborhood hedge and tree trimmer was going to be able to fight since he spent no time in the gym...just outside cutting bush's...he is amazing at that for sure but still!'.
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Event:
EPL 12 Playoffs II
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Popper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Popper blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Unchained connects with a solid leg kick.
Popper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Popper duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Olympia Unchained has been cut.
Unchained tries to land a leg kick but Popper saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Unchained has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Unchained throws a right hand that misses
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unchained takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
Unchained throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Popper as he connects with a hook.
Unchained drops his hands momentarily and Popper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Unchained tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Unchained.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unchained throws a right hand that misses
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Unchained misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Unchained misses its intended target.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper throws a right hand that Unchained ducks under and follows up with a left that Unchained also avoids with ease.
Unchained uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
#T1#
Popper misses with an uppercut. Unchained saw that one coming.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Unchained ducks down to avoid it.
Unchained slips under a jab.
Popper blocks a jab.
Popper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Unchained doesn't seem bothered though.
Unchained keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Unchained misses with an uppercut. Popper saw that one coming.
Unchained swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Unchained connects with a body shot that sends Popper's belly button to the back.
Popper swings widly with a right hand
and Unchained connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unchained keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Popper throws out a loose jab but Unchained uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unchained scores with a leg kick.
Popper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Popper throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Unchained to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unchained wants to slow Popper down by chopping away at his legs.
Popper is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unchained throws a leg kick that misses.
Popper lands a lovely overhand right.
Unchained misses with a body shot.
Popper swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
Unchained ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Unchained takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Popper misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Popper scores with a four punch combination!
Popper staying out of range there.
Unchained dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Popper. That did some damage!
Unchained has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Unchained there as he acknowledges the shot.
Unchained feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Popper's calf.
Unchained takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Unchained takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Unchained throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Popper stalks Unchained and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Unchained's face. Unchained staggers backwards, shaken.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Unchained takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unchained. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Unchained is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Unchained ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Unchained only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Unchained misses with a low kick as Popper jumps back.
Popper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Unchained's hands.
Unchained lunges at Popper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popper's hand.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unchained manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Popper.
Jab from Popper.
Unchained blocks a jab.
Unchained takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popper lands with a cross. #T4#
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Unchained throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
Popper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unchained's head.
Unchained loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
Popper slips under a jab.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by Unchained.
Unchained misses with a body kick.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Unchained moves away and avoids it.
Popper moves out of range as Unchained throws a body kick.
Unchained scores with a hook to the body. Popper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unchained throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Popper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Unchained ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Unchained tries a quick counter leg kick but Popper is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olympia Unchained's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Popper throws the left hand but Unchained avoids the punch easily.
Unchained is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Popper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unchained moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unchained throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Unchained's head but Unchained sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper blocks a leg kick.
Popper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unchained.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unchained.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Unchained moves away and avoids it.
Unchained fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Popper is out of range.
A low kick from Unchained misses
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Unchained.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
Unchained ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Unchained keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.#T1#
Popper looks to throw the jab but Unchained is out of range.
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Unchained has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unchained was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
A punch lands to the side of Unchained 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Unchained is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
Bung Popper is winning the standup battle so far.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Popper throws out a loose jab but Unchained uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unchained can do to turn this around?
Popper lands the left hand.
Unchained loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
Popper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Unchained
and Popper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unchained is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
Popper moves away from the strike by Unchained.
Unchained attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Popper misses its target.#T2#
Unchained uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Unchained does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unchained on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Popper punishes Unchained's body with a nice straight punch.
Popper misses with the combination.
Unchained uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Popper lands with a straight right. Unchained didn't see that one coming.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unchained sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popper avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Popper does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Unchained does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper catches Unchained with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Unchained counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unchained throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Unchained throws a predictable looking body shot
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Unchained. Popper shrugs it off though.
A big left from Unchained misses.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Unchained misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Unchained misses its intended target.
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Unchained's shoulder, as Unchained tries to avoid the shot.
Unchained fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Popper is out of range.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Unchained is just out of range.
Unchained looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Unchained keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Popper scores with a hook to the body. Unchained takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Unchained misses with a low kick.
Unchained 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.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.#T4#
A shot to the body from Popper misses
letting Unchained counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popper takes one on the button.
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popper slips a straight right by Unchained.
The fighters circling - Unchained throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Popper misses.
Unchained now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Unchained misses with a looping right.
Popper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Unchained takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Popper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unchained throws out the jab.
Popper moves out of range as Unchained strikes.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Popper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popper checks a leg kick.
Popper throws a big counter combination but Unchained scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Unchained loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olympia Unchained's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Unchained throws a half hearted mid kick.
Popper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popper thuds his right hand into Unchained's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Unchained slips a jab from Popper.
Unchained walks into a left hand.
Unchained swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Unchained uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Popper has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Popper.
Unchained slips a jab from Popper.
Unchained takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Unchained misses its intended target.
Unchained lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Popper. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Popper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Popper loads up on a big right hand but Unchained slips the punch.
Unchained looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popper throws the left hand but Unchained avoids the punch easily.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Popper moves out of range of the body kick.
Unchained moves away from the strike by Popper.
A little jabbing left from Unchained on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unchained.
Popper throws a jab when Unchained was well out of range.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Popper scores with a decent looking hook.
Unchained misses with a wild body shot.
Popper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Popper misses with a body shot
and Unchained counters with a leg kick.
Unchained scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popper doesn't seem bothered though.
Unchained bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Popper tries to bum rush Unchained with a series of wild strikes but Unchained uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Unchained feints a counter leg kick.
Popper swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
Popper misses with a right hand
and Unchained counters with a body kick that stops Popper in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unchained throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Unchained thumps Popper with a low kick.
Popper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Popper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unchained can pounce on him.
Unchained throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Unchained.
A jab from Popper finds it's way through Unchained's defenses.
Popper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unchained with a nice cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Unchained might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Popper has got the better of the exchanges.
Popper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popper.
A jab from Unchained misses.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Unchained's ribs.#T3#
Unchained scores with the left hand. Popper knows he should have avoided that one.
Unchained slips under a jab from Popper.
Unchained throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popper lands with a shot to the body.
Unchained lands a leg kick that knocks Popper off balance momentarily.
Popper swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Unchained counter with a right hand.
Popper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Popper tries to move into range but Unchained moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Popper misses with a left hand
and Unchained counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popper misses the jab.
Unchained misses with a body shot.
Unchained jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Popper checks a leg kick.
Unchained gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Unchained keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Popper scores with a nice head shot.
Unchained just misses with a punch to the body.
Unchained swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unchained throws a lazy uppercut
and Popper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Popper scores with a hook to the body. Unchained takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Unchained misses the target.
Unchained throws a body shot but no joy.
Unchained misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unchained misses with a wild body shot.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Unchained misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Popper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bung Popper!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Bung Popper!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Bung Popper!
Bung Popper wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Bung Popper rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Ascension 0624
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Popper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harland's head.
No luck for Harland with that takedown attempt.
Popper swings widly with a right hand
and Harland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Popper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Harland takes one to the side of the head.
Harland defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Harland moves out of range as Popper strikes.
Harland feints the counter takedown.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper thuds a left hand into Harland's body.
Popper throws out a loose jab but Harland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Popper takes a swing at Harland's ribcage but misses.
Harland tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
Harland walks into a jab.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harland walks into a straight right hand from Popper.#T1#
Popper throws an off balance right hand
and Harland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popper throws a jab when Harland was well out of range.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Harland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Popper connects with a single shot there.
Harland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Harland's belly button to the back.
Popper lands a jab to Harland's midsection.
Popper misses the shot to the body.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harland sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Harland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Popper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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!
Harland wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving. #T2#
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harland throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Harland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popper's head.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popper wants to get back to his feet but Harland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harland throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Popper.
Harland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Popper lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Harland.
Harland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harland counters with a straight right hand.
Harland ducks right into an uppercut from Popper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Harland is rocked!
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harland or perhaps it was just good defense by Popper, which made it look bad.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.#T4#
Harland needs to keep his hands up - Popper had a free shot at his head there.
Harland is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
Popper drops Harland with a straight right hand, right on the button! Popper follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
A victorious Bung Popper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Zander Harland had this to say: 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Popper lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
Popper throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Popper throws a combination that misses
and Popper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper cracks Banks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Popper moved out of range.
Popper throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper misses with a looping left.
Banks throws a jab when Popper was well out of range.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popper cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Popper takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A left lands for Popper.
Popper misses with a right hand
and Banks counters with a good low kick that Popper was not able to check.
Banks moves away from the strike by Popper.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popper lands a jab to Banks's midsection.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Popper throws an off balance right hand
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Popper looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popper misses with a hook.
Popper throws a right hand that misses
and Banks counters with a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper digs a good body shot into Banks's ribs.
A big left from Popper misses.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Banks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banks.
Good standup being displayed there by Banks as he connects with a hook.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Banks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Popper scores with a jab.
Popper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banks. #T3#
Popper misses with a hook
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
Popper backing away here, and Banks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Popper misses with a jab to the body
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popper throws a poor cross that misses
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popper doesn't seem bothered though.
Popper lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Banks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Popper misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks throws out a counter right but Popper avoids it with no problem.
Popper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
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!
Banks needs to keep his hands up - Popper had a free shot at his head there.
Popper misses the body punch
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks throws a leg kick but Popper moved away.
Popper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
Popper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Popper drops his hands momentarily and Banks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Banks's belly button to the back.
Popper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Banks blocks a jab.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popper throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banks defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banks moves out of range as Popper strikes.
Banks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Popper digs a good hook to Banks's body.
Banks moves out of range as Popper strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
Banks lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Popper with a body shot.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Banks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popper throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
Popper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Popper misses.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popper punishes Banks's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Banks.
Popper thuds a left hand into Banks's body.
Popper misses with a straight left.
Banks with a jab.
Popper lands a nice shot that snaps Banks's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Banks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popper scores with a nice head shot.
Popper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
A big right from Popper misses.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popper.
Popper misses with an uppercut
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popper. Popper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popper swings widly with a right hand
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
Bung Popper is winning the standup battle so far.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Popper checks it well.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popper lands a really nice looking cross but Banks seems unphased.
#T3#
Popper throws a poor cross that misses
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks lands a nice hook to Popper's body. Popper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popper cracks Banks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Popper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
Banks works the jab nicely.
Banks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Banks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Banks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Popper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Banks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Popper has got the better of the exchanges.
Banks slips under a jab.
Banks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Popper scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banks's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Popper is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Banks like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Banks from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
After winning the bout, Bung Popper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEC 514
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popper avoids the elbow strike from Aldo, against the cage.
#BC#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Popper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo slips a straight right by Popper.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popper.
Aldo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldo at a distance.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo misses the body punch
and Popper counters with a left to the body.
Popper cracks Aldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Popper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Popper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##CL2#
Popper gets tackled into the cage by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch.
Popper misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Aldo manages to pull guard.
Popper trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Aldo is tightening it up a little... Popper has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Popper reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Popper taps out! Nice BJJ there by Aldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo 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.
The defeated Bung Popper had this to say: 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.
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Event:
CEC 505
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bullkheli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullkheli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullkheli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popper tests Bullkheli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bullkheli wants to clinch up but Popper keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bullkheli moves into the clinch.
Popper blocks a body shot from Bullkheli.
Popper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bullkheli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Popper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullkheli working aggressively here.
Bullkheli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bullkheli has a couple of punches blocked by Popper.
Bullkheli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bullkheli's efforts to push away.#T1#
Bullkheli slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli lands an uppercut.#BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popper clobbers Bullkheli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Popper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Popper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bullkheli throws out a leg kick but Popper moves out of range and Bullkheli only half commits.
Bullkheli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popper at a distance.
Good shot there by Popper.
Popper tries to clinch there but Bullkheli circles away.
Bullkheli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Popper blocks it well.
Popper misses with a right hand
letting Bullkheli counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Popper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popper scores with a sloppy right hand. Bullkheli should have avoided that one.
Bullkheli wants to clinch but Popper slips to the side
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
Ravistra Bullkheli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullkheli feints and then cracks Popper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popper down.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper is looking to clinch but Bullkheli is avoiding it.
Popper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Popper works the jab nicely.
Bullkheli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bullkheli but Bullkheli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bullkheli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bullkheli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Popper rather than just go for the knockout.
Bullkheli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper looks to land a right hand but Bullkheli moved out of range.
A jab from Bullkheli does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Popper. That snapped Bullkheli's head back.
Popper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli misses the shot to the body.
Bullkheli throws a big shot that misses.
Bullkheli throws a series of punches but Popper moves out of range.
Bullkheli takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
Popper works the jab nicely.
Bullkheli is looking to clinch.
Bullkheli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab. #T3#
Bullkheli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bullkheli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Popper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Popper throws a right hand that Bullkheli ducks under and follows up with a left that Bullkheli also avoids with ease.
Popper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bullkheli lands a nice hook to Popper's body. Popper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Bullkheli takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullkheli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Popper under the eye.
Ravistra Bullkheli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullkheli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bullkheli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bullkheli tries to close the distance and clinch but Popper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bullkheli.
Popper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullkheli looks to clinch
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullkheli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullkheli misses with a two punch combination.
Bullkheli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullkheli. #T4#
Popper lunges at Bullkheli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bullkheli's hand.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullkheli cracks the inside of Popper's front leg.
Bullkheli walks into a stiff left hand from Popper.#CL2#
Bullkheli clinches up against the cage.
Popper scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Bullkheli is rocked!
Bullkheli stalling against the cage.
Bullkheli is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
Bullkheli takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Popper.
Popper throws a head punch that misses.
Popper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popper scores with a shot to the side of Bullkheli's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bung Popper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bullkheli lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bullkheli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bullkheli lands with a left to the head.
Bullkheli lands a shot to the body.
Bullkheli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popper backwards.
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 Bung Popper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bullkheli misses with a combination
and Popper counters with a two punch combo.
Bullkheli throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Bullkheli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Bullkheli.
Bullkheli throws out a counter right but Popper avoids it with no problem.
Bullkheli seems to have recovered his senses.
Popper misses with a straight left.
Bullkheli throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullkheli only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Popper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Popper swings around for an armbar but Bullkheli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Popper's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullkheli wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
Popper being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Popper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bullkheli being controlled here momentarily.
Bullkheli trying to control but Popper is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bullkheli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bullkheli trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Bullkheli stands up from Popper's guard - Bullkheli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bullkheli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullkheli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Popper moves out of range of the strikes.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Popper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Bullkheli throws Popper to one side and escapes!
Bung Popper is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Bullkheli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Popper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullkheli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Popper lunges at Bullkheli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bullkheli's hand.
Bullkheli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Popper's calf.
Bullkheli tries to clinch
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper fails with the takedown.
Bullkheli throws a body punch but Popper moves out of range.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper avoids the body shot from Bullkheli.
A counter left hand to the body from Popper misses its target.
Bullkheli misses with a low kick.
Bullkheli is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bullkheli misses with a lunging right hand
and Popper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popper misses with a hook. Bullkheli ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Popper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullkheli's head backwards.
Bullkheli lands a right hook to the body.
Bullkheli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bullkheli looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Bullkheli closes the distance but Popper moves to the side
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Popper slips under a jab.
Bullkheli throws a body punch but Popper moves out of range.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bullkheli looks to land a combination but Popper avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Popper. That snapped Bullkheli's head back.
Popper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bullkheli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bullkheli misses with a double jab
and Bullkheli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Bung Popper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Bullkheli as Popper shoots in.
Bullkheli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Popper lands with a right hand. #CL#
Popper clinches with his opponent.
Popper scores with a shoulder strike.
Bullkheli taking a breather.
Bullkheli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bullkheli pushes Popper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bullkheli throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper lands with a short shot to the head.
Bullkheli lands with a left to the head.
Bullkheli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullkheli prevents a body shot from Popper.
Popper swings wildly with an uppercut but Bullkheli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popper scores with a shot to the side of Bullkheli's head. #T1#
Bullkheli lands a left hand.
Popper tries a body shot but Bullkheli blocks it.
Bullkheli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bullkheli blocks an uppercut.
Popper throws a head punch that misses.
Bullkheli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullkheli tries a body shot but Popper blocks it.
Bullkheli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bullkheli. #BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Popper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Popper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bullkheli quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Bullkheli kicks off Popper and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bullkheli to score with a decent uppercut.
Bullkheli tries to clinch
and Popper counters with a nice body shot.
A cross from Popper lands.#T2#
Bullkheli misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bullkheli. Popper shrugs it off though.
Bullkheli throws a lazy right hand but Popper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Popper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bullkheli.
Popper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bullkheli slips a jab from Popper.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bullkheli. That's going to slow Popper down.
Popper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bullkheli can pounce on him.
Bullkheli throws a low kick but Popper avoids it.
Ravistra Bullkheli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullkhelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bullkheli misses with a jab to the body
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Popper, as that shot connected.
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Bullkheli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bullkheli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Bullkheli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Bullkheli tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
A slow jab from Bullkheli misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bullkheli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bullkheli. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Bullkheli is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli throws a series of punches but Popper avoids them all with ease.
Bullkheli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullkheli scrambles back to his feet.
Bullkheli tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullkheli throws a front kick aimed at Popper's knee but Popper avoids it well.
Bullkheli swings widly with a right hand
and Popper counters with a right hand to the body.
Bullkheli takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Bullkheli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullkheli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bullkheli throws a jab when Popper was well out of range.
Popper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bullkheli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Popper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bullkheli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bullkheli misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Popper instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullkheli.
Popper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullkheli blocks an uppercut.
Bullkheli swings wildly with an uppercut but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bullkheli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Popper, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ravistra Bullkheli!
After the big win, Ravistra Bullkheli made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Bung Popper spoke after the fight, saying 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.
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Event:
CEC 502
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Edge.
Edge misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Popper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Edge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Popper is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Popper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edge controls Popper momentarily but Popper frees himself. #T1#
Popper is looking to work some ground and pound but Edge has wrist control.
Edge keeping moving, preventing Popper from controlling successfully.
Popper is looking to pass into half guard but Edge pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edge is in guard.#REVB#
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edge trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edge stands up over Popper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Edge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Popper's guard.
Edge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Popper looking for submissions off his back.
Popper trying to control here.
Edge trying to control from half guard but Popper is working away. #T3#
Edge throws a strike but Popper avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Edge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edge pushing down on Popper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Edge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popper defends it well.
Well, if Edge 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.
Edge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popper keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Popper is refusing to be controlled, as Edge sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popper avoids the body shot from Edge.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edge delivers a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edge tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Edge dominated that round.
That's time! Popper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popper. Popper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edge.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper moves forwards but Edge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Popper takes a step back to recover.
Edge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edge scrambles back to his feet.
Popper lands with a hook. Edge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Edge ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Popper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edge throws a series of punches but Popper avoids them all with ease.
Popper dips to his left and cracks Edge with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper lands with a straight right. Edge didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Edge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christian Edge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Popper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Popper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edge counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Edge misses its intended target.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Edge is out of range.
Popper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edge avoids it really well and circles away.
Popper scores with the left hand. Edge knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edge misses with a few strikes there.
Edge misses with a head kick.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Edge is out of range.
Edge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Popper.
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popper misses with a straight left.
Edge lands with a right hand.
Edge looks for the body kick but Popper saw that one coming.
Popper looks to land a right hand but Edge moved out of range.#T3#
Edge shoots for a takedown but Popper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Popper lands with a cross.
Popper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Christian Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Edge throws a shot from downtown. Popper moves away and avoids it.
Edge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edge scores with a jab.#T4#
Edge lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper misses with a looping left.
Edge missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edge throws a lazy head kick
letting Popper counter with a right hand.
Popper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edge swivels and escapes.
Edge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edge throws a leg kick which misses Popper's front leg but catches the back leg as Popper tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edge.
Edge goes for a double leg but Popper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Popper continues to drive forward.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Edge.
Popper stuffs the takedown.
Popper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edge as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Edge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edge misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Edge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Popper lands a lovely overhand right.
Edge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Popper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Popper lands a jab to the head.
Edge shoots and misses
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Popper blocks the body kick.
Edge throws a head kick that misses.
Edge defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Popper drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edge controlling Popper's posture.
Popper stands and throws Edge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Popper misses with the ground and pound.
Edge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Edge is looking for a sweep. Popper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edge regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Popper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Popper has managed to get both his arms back between Edge's legs - danger averted.
Popper looking to sit in guard and control but Edge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Popper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edge. #T2#
Edge throws a strike but Popper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Popper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Popper has managed to get both his arms back between Edge's legs - danger averted.
Popper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Edge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Popper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Popper looking to pass the guard.
Christian Edge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popper postures up.
Bung Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Edge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Popper trying to control but Edge is working from the bottom.
Popper pushing down on Edge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edge moves into full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Popper chips away with some ground and pound.
Popper wants to control from the top but Edge keeps moving.
Edge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Edge looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popper throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bung Popper.
Well Edge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christian Edge!
Christian Edge 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.
The defeated Bung Popper had this to say: 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.
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Event:
CEC 494
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Popper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newcastle.
Good shot there by Newcastle.#CUT#
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newcastle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newcastle tries a low kick but Popper avoids it.
Newcastle throws a sloppy body shot
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Newcastle's head but Newcastle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Newcastle 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.
Newcastle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Newcastle misses.
Popper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Alton Newcastle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Newcastle thuds a left hand into Popper's body.
Newcastle lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Newcastle misses the target.
Popper slips a jab from Newcastle.
It seemed like Popper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
Newcastle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Newcastle staying out of range there.
Popper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Newcastle's head but Newcastle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newcastle misses with a hook.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Nice uppercut lands for Newcastle. That snapped Popper's head back.
Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
A nice side step and Popper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Newcastle jabs Popper right on the nose. Popper blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Popper is rocked!
Popper walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Popper limp body while Newcastle jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alton Newcastle!
A victorious Alton Newcastle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Bung Popper stepped up to the mic, saying 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.
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Event:
CEC 488
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Popper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn scores with a hook.
Popper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter punch.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick which misses Popper's front leg but catches the back leg as Popper tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Popper.
Vovchanchyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Popper lunges at Vovchanchyn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vovchanchyn's hand. #TD2#
Vovchanchyn gets caught napping as Popper dives in and scores a takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Popper landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Vovchanchyn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Popper trying to control the position.
#T1#
Vovchanchyn pushing down on Popper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Popper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vovchanchyn pulls his head out easily.
Vovchanchyn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Popper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vovchanchyn is working away from the top position though.
Vovchanchyn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Popper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Popper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Popper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Vovchanchyn decides to return to a standing position.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vovchanchyn lands an overhand right.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popper moves away.
A nice side step and Popper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Popper, as that shot connected.
Popper lands with a shot to the body.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vovchanchyn throws out the jab.
Popper lands with an uppercut that bounces Vovchanchyn off the cage and back into range.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter punch.
Popper slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Popper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vovchanchyn finds it's way round the side to connect with Popper's head.
Popper throws a hook but Vovchanchyn blocks it.#T3#
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn throws out a leg kick but Popper moves out of range and Vovchanchyn only half commits.
Vovchanchyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popper at a distance.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Vovchanchyn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Decent striking displayed by Vovchanchyn there.
Popper throws a jab when Vovchanchyn was well out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the side of Popper's head but Popper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Popper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a head shot.
Vovchanchyn clobbers Popper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Popper stuns Vovchanchyn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Popper misses.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Popper slips a jab and a cross from Vovchanchyn.
Popper slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popper shoots in for a takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good takedown defense.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vovchanchyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Popper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to avoid it but Popper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vovchanchyn to the ground. Vovchanchyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Popper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.
Borislav Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bung Popper.
Popper avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vovchanchyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
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 Borislav Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Popper. That snapped Vovchanchyn's head back.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Popper throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Vovchanchyn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Popper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Popper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bung Popper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot from downtown. Popper moves away and avoids it.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Vovchanchyn.
Popper goes for a double leg but Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vovchanchyn continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn stalks Popper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popper's face. Popper staggers backwards, shaken.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Popper throws a jab when Vovchanchyn was well out of range.
Popper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vovchanchyn throws out a powerful jab.
Vovchanchyn stalks Popper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popper's face. Popper staggers backwards, shaken.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Vovchanchyn slips a straight right by Popper.
Popper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vovchanchyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popper defending well as Vovchanchyn loads up on a big left hand.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper goes for a double leg but Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vovchanchyn continues to drive forward.
Popper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vovchanchyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Popper misses with a hook to the body
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Vovchanchyn - just one landing.
Popper thuds a left hand into Vovchanchyn's body.
Borislav Vovchanchyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Popper saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
A counter left hand to the body from Vovchanchyn misses its target.
Vovchanchyn looks to throw the jab but Popper is out of range.
Popper slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a combination. Popper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right.
Vovchanchyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Popper throws a hook but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Vovchanchyn.
Popper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Popper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vovchanchyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Popper lands the left hand.
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Popper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vovchanchyn.
A jab from Popper does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body.
Popper dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands with a straight right. Popper didn't see that one coming.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borislav Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bung Popper.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Popper punishes Vovchanchyn's body with a nice straight punch.
Popper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vovchanchyn scores with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn connects with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popper can do to turn this around?
Vovchanchyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Popper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn throws a good cross that connects.
Vovchanchyn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Popper takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Vovchanchyn gets caught napping as Popper dives in and scores a takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to retain guard.#ES#
Vovchanchyn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Popper off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Vovchanchyn connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Vovchanchyn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Popper throws a nice looking combination but Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popper catches Vovchanchyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vovchanchyn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Popper. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
Vovchanchyn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vovchanchyn lands a two punch combo.
Popper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn defends well and Popper ends up having to push Vovchanchyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn throwing a counter right hand but Popper manages to avoid it.
Popper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vovchanchyn pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Popper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vovchanchyn at a distance.
Vovchanchyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popper circles away quickly and effectively.
Popper moves out of range as Vovchanchyn strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Popper tries to sprawl but Vovchanchyn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vovchanchyn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Popper is refusing to be controlled, as Vovchanchyn sits in half guard. #T1#
Vovchanchyn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Popper is looking to get to half guard.
Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt from Popper to control.
Vovchanchyn working Popper over with strikes here.
Vovchanchyn working Popper over with strikes here.
Popper wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Popper can't escape the position.
#T2#
Popper taking shots to the head.
Popper wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
BOOM! Vovchanchyn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vovchanchyn looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Popper is trying to control the position here but Vovchanchyn swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Vovchanchyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borislav Vovchanchyn!
In defeat, Bung Popper stepped up to the mic, saying 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.
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Event:
CEC 484
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Grabowski. Those never looked like landing.
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grabowski on the side of the head.
Grabowski slips a straight right by Popper.
As Popper backs off Grabowski throws a huge counter combo but Popper manages to avoid it all.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski slips a jab from Popper.
Grabowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Popper swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski unleashes a big counter combination but Popper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popper thuds his right hand into Grabowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Popper coming out on top.
Grabowski throws a shot to the body.
Grabowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Grabowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popper throws a good cross that connects.
Grabowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grabowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popper digs a good hook to Grabowski's body.
Grabowski defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Popper lands a really nice looking cross but Grabowski seems unphased.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Popper.
A punch lands to the side of Grabowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Popper connects with a body shot.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Grabowski scores with a four punch combination!
Popper misses the body punch
and Grabowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grabowski throws a chopping leg kick but Popper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Popper throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Grabowski walks into a left hand.
Grabowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabowski looks to land a combination but Popper avoids it well.
Grabowski tries to work over Popper's front leg with a kick but Popper checks it.
Grabowski tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grabowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Popper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grabowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Popper moves out of range.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grabowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Grabowski's belly button to the back.
Popper blocks a jab.
Popper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Popper cracks Grabowski with a good jab.#T4#
Grabowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grabowski scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper throws a jab when Grabowski was well out of range.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Grabowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grabowski misses with a low kick.
Grabowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Grabowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grabowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grabowski slips under a jab from Popper.
Grabowski slips a jab from Popper.
Popper loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Grabowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Popper misses with a hook.
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Popper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.
Popper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Popper lands.
Grabowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Popper's calf.
Bung Popper is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Grabowski scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
Popper throws out a loose jab but Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabowski throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Popper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Grabowski's head but Grabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grabowski feints a counter leg kick.
Grabowski defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grabowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Popper has got the better of the exchanges.
A slow jab from Grabowski misses its intended target.
Popper throws a jab when Grabowski was well out of range.
Popper scores with a jab.
Grabowski misses with the combination.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Popper lands a really nice looking cross but Grabowski seems unphased.
Borys Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Grabowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popper misses with a hook.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Grabowski moves away and avoids it.
Grabowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
Grabowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Popper connects with the punch.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Popper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popper takes one to the chin there.
Grabowski slips under a jab from Popper.#T3#
Grabowski tries to move into range but Popper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Popper moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabowski slips a straight right by Popper.
Grabowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grabowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Grabowski catches Popper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grabowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Popper misses with a shot to the body
enabling Grabowski to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Grabowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grabowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Popper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grabowski has time to react.
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper throws a right hand that misses
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A jab from Grabowski misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Popper misses the target.
Popper loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Grabowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popper takes a swing at Grabowski's ribcage but misses.
Popper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
Grabowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.
Grabowski throws out a counter right but Popper avoids it with no problem.
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by Grabowski.
Popper lands a nice hook to Grabowski's body. Grabowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popper misses with an uppercut
and Grabowski counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grabowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Popper drops his hands momentarily and Grabowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Popper misses the shot to the body.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Grabowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper scores with the left hand. Grabowski knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Grabowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper throws a sloppy body shot
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Grabowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Popper digs a good body shot into Grabowski's ribs.#T1#
Popper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Popper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grabowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Popper misses with a hook.
Grabowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popper misses with a straight left.
Grabowski defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Grabowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Grabowski.
Grabowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Grabowski.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bung Popper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Popper misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Popper.
Popper misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Grabowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popper swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
Popper throws out a loose jab but Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popper manages to avoid it.
Grabowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popper takes a swing at Grabowski's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grabowski staying out of range there.
Popper takes one to the chin there.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grabowski can do to turn this around?
Popper misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Grabowski's shoulder, as Grabowski tries to avoid the shot.
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grabowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grabowski throws a looping overhand right but Popper ducks down to avoid it.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
Grabowski throws a wild body kick that Popper sees coming a mile off.
Popper cracks Grabowski with an open hand slap.
Grabowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
Grabowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Popper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grabowski in his tracks.
Nice shot by Grabowski.#T4#
Popper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grabowski.
Popper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Popper finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski slips a straight right by Popper.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grabowski! But no joy.
Popper throws a jab when Grabowski was well out of range.
Grabowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Popper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popper punishes Grabowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Popper blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Popper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bung Popper waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Highland Games 217
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hines slips under a jab from Popper.
Hines throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Hines misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hines uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popper.
Popper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hines manages to avoid it.
Hines misses with a body shot
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hines stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hines throws a hook but Popper blocks it.
Hines looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hines is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Popper with a body shot.
Hines doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Popper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hines ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Hines let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hines's head.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Popper.
Hines missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hines misses with a lunging right hand
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hines moves away from the strike by Popper.
Hines throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hines avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper throws a series of punches but Hines moves out of range.
It seemed like Hines was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Popper slips a straight right by Hines.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper misses the jab.
Hines shoots in looking for a takedown but Popper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hines misses with an uppercut
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper lands a jab to Hines's midsection.
Hines takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popper stuns Hines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popper lands a body shot.
Popper throws a jab when Hines was well out of range.
A big right from Popper misses.
Hines walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Hines is rocked!
Popper fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hines square on the jaw! Damn, Hines is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Highland Games 209
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popper lands with a hook. Hines tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hines bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Popper.
Popper blocks a jab.
Hines misses with a wild combination.
Hines misses with an uppercut.
Hines dodges the punch combination from Popper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper lands a glancing blow to the side of Hines's head.
Popper dodges the punch combination from Hines.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Popper.
Popper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hines throws a leg kick that is checked
and Popper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hines tries to score with a low kick but Popper moves his leg out of the way.
Popper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popper cracks Hines with a good jab.
A lazy left from Popper finds it's target.
Popper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hines on the side of the head.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Hines was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hines digs a good body shot into Popper's ribs.
Hines throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hines throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Popper checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Popper misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Popper as he checks the leg kick.
Hines walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hines swings widly with a right hand
and Popper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hines misses with an uppercut. Popper saw that one coming.
Popper throws out a counter right but Hines avoids it with no problem.
Hines misses with a hook.
Hines tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Popper misses.
Popper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hines had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Hines misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Hines throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hines gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Popper gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
A relieved looking Bung Popper 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:
Highland Games 201
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Popper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keene counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Keene.
Keene cracks Popper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Popper misses with a jab to the body
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keene misses with an uppercut. Popper saw that one coming.
Popper looks to land a right hand but Keene moved out of range.
Keene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keene staying out of range there.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper avoids the body shot from Keene.
Keene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popper doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popper misses with a left hand
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Keene misses.
Keene throws a shot to the body.
Popper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Keene looks to land a left hand but Popper moved out of range nicely.
Keene scores with the left hand. Popper knows he should have avoided that one.
Popper gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Keene gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Popper is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Keene!
Our winner, Scott Keene, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bung Popper spoke after the fight, saying 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.
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Event:
Highland Games 199
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Popper lands with a right hand.
Munoz misses with an uppercut
and Popper counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Popper misses.
A combination from Munoz does no damage.
Munoz tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Popper.
Munoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Munoz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popper finds it's way round the side to connect with Munoz's head.
A shot to the liver by Popper. Beautiful body shot.
Popper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Popper has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper with a nice cross.
Popper scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#
Munoz is rocked!
Munoz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popper.
Munoz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munoz misses with a few strikes there.
Popper throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range.
Munoz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Popper's head.#TD#
Popper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munoz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Popper throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popper throwing strikes but missing.
Popper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Popper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Popper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popper looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munoz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Popper trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Popper is controlling him.
Popper with a nice head shot there.
Munoz wants to stand up but Popper is controlling him.
Munoz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Popper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popper trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Popper misses with a hook. Munoz ducked under it nicely.
Munoz unleashes a big counter combination but Popper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Popper moves out of range.
Popper shoots in but no luck this time.
Popper cracks Munoz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munoz tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munoz throws a leg kick but Popper checks it.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munoz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD#
Popper drops Munoz with a beautiful combination! Munoz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Popper is looking for the KO!
Munoz is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Munoz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Popper swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Munoz's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machine Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Highland Games 194
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Popper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sai.
Popper throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
An attempted straight right counter from Sai misses the target.
Popper misses the shot to the body.
Sai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popper doesn't seem bothered though.
Popper digs a good body shot into Sai's ribs.
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Sai's shoulder, as Sai tries to avoid the shot.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sai.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Sai's head but Sai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Sai - just one landing.
Sai throws a hook to the side of Popper's head but Popper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sai tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Sai throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Popper has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sai.
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper looks to land a left hand but Sai moved out of range nicely.
Sai tries to counter by clinching up but Popper breaks away and moves out of range.
Popper scores with a sloppy right hand. Sai should have avoided that one.
Sai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Popper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Sai's belly button to the back.
Popper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Sai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sai misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
Sai misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sai looks to land a right hand but Popper moved out of range.
Sai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Popper throws a jab when Sai was well out of range.
Popper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sai has time to react.
Popper lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Sai misses the shot to the body.
Sai throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
Popper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sai with a body shot.
Sai misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Popper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sai tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.
Popper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sai throws a shot from downtown. Popper moves away and avoids it.
Sai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Popper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sai throws a jab when Popper was well out of range.
Popper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Popper.
Popper throws the left hand but Sai avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Sai misses its target.
Popper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sai rather than just go for the knockout.
Sai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popper digs a good body shot into Sai's ribs.
Sai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popper sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Sai.
Sai throws a big shot that misses.
Sai swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Sai misses with a body shot.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sai tries to clinch but Popper is having none of it.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Popper catches Sai right on the button with a cross.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Sai is breathing heavily.
Popper drops Sai with a huge uppercut! Sai drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Popper is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machine Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UPF 51: Unnamed
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Pounds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Popper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Pounds's belly button to the back.
Popper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Popper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pounds at a distance.
Pounds tried to score with a low kick but Popper checks it.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounds misses with the combination.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popper misses with a two punch combination.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pounds thumps Popper with a low kick.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Popper as Pounds shoots in.
Pounds throws a low kick but Popper avoids it.
Popper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pounds on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pounds.
Pounds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Popper misses.
Popper checks a leg kick.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Popper checks it. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pounds.
Pounds throws a low kick but Popper moves out of range easily.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds with the counter takedown but Popper avoids it easily.
Pounds misses with a leg kick
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popper lands a head shot.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pounds on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
Popper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popper.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Pounds ducks right into an uppercut from Popper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pounds blocks a jab.
Pounds shoots in but Popper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Pounds.
Popper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Popper takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Pounds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pounds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Pounds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Popper throws Pounds to one side and escapes!
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Pounds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Popper defends it well.
Popper lands a nice looking body shot.
Pounds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Pounds misses.
Popper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pounds.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Popper. Beautiful body shot.
Pounds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Popper misses.
Popper blocks a jab.
Popper takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Popper lands with a shot to the body.
Pounds lands an overhand right.
Pounds shoots in but Popper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Pounds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pounds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Popper moved away.
Popper misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pounds momentarily.
Popper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Popper misses.
Pounds throws a lazy right hand but Popper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Pounds misses.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Pounds's head but Pounds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pounds was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popper looks to land a combination. Pounds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
That's time! Popper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Popper checks a leg kick.
Pounds needs to keep his hands up - Popper had a free shot at his head there.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pounds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Popper to score with a decent uppercut.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Popper checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Pounds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Popper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Popper jabs Pounds right on the nose. Pounds blinks but takes it well.
Popper lands a really nice looking cross but Pounds seems unphased.
Pounds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pounds moves away.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Popper throws a shot to the body.
Pounds takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Popper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Popper moved away.
Popper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pounds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Popper catches Pounds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Popper connects with a right hand. Pounds shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab. #T2#
Pounds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popper as he jumps to the side.
Popper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pounds scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper lands a nice shot that snaps Pounds's head back.
Popper sizes up Pounds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pounds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Pounds is out of range.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Pounds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pounds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popper's head.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pounds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Pounds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pounds working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses.
Popper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Popper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pounds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Popper wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popper is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Popper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pounds defends well.
Pounds wants to pass the guard but Popper is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Popper blocks the leg kick.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Popper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Pounds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Popper!
Pounds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Pounds tries for a kimura but Popper is defending well.
Popper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Popper is looking for a sweep.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pounds can do to turn this around?
Pounds grinds an elbow into Popper's temple.
Popper is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pounds trying to control the position but Popper is working away. #T1#
Popper is looking for a sweep.
Pounds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pounds working away.
Pounds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Popper is not content to let Pounds control the position.
Pounds cracks Popper with a big right hand but Popper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pounds in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pounds working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pounds tries to score with some ground and pound. Popper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Pounds scoring with punches and elbows.
Popper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Popper is trying to maintain the position but Pounds is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pounds prevents Popper from improving his position.
Pounds content to control rather than advance.
Popper trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
#T3#
Pounds wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popper jabs at Pounds's body.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pounds.
Pounds avoids the body shot from Popper.
Pounds misses with a hook.
Pounds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Popper misses.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Pounds slips a straight right by Popper.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounds throws out the jab.
Pounds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pounds shoots in and drives through. Popper sprawls well.
Popper digs a good hook to Pounds's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pounds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Popper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pounds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pounds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Pounds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Popper defending well as Pounds loads up on a big left hand.
Popper lands with a nice combination. Pounds backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tanner Pounds just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Popper throws a shot to the body.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Pounds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Pounds.
Popper slips under a jab.
Popper throws a jab when Pounds was well out of range.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Pounds's ribs.
Pounds lands with a straight right. Popper didn't see that one coming.
Popper swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pounds staying out of range there.
A big right from Pounds misses.
Popper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pounds with a hook.#T1#
Pounds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pounds with the counter takedown but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper sizes up Pounds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Pounds manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Popper.
An attempted straight right counter from Popper misses the target.
Popper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pounds doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Pounds's head but Pounds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper moves out of range of the leg kick from Pounds.
Pounds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popper misses with a hook.#T2#
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Pounds blocks a jab.
Pounds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Popper misses with a straight right.
Pounds jabs Popper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Popper as he avoids it easily.
Pounds looks to throw the jab but Popper is out of range.
Popper swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
Pounds looks for a takedown but Popper sprawls well.
Popper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pounds is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Popper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pounds.
Bung Popper is winning the standup battle so far.
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Pounds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Popper is able to avoid easily.
Popper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pounds walks into a left hand.
Popper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pounds darts in looking for a takedown but Popper gets double underhooks and turns Pounds into the cage.
Popper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Pounds.
Pounds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popper.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Pounds slips under a jab.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Pounds's belly button to the back.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pounds manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
Pounds with the counter takedown but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper jabs at Pounds's body.
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popper circles away.
Pounds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Popper cracks a nice hook into Pounds's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounds throws a shot from downtown. Popper moves away and avoids it.
Pounds takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popper throws a hook but Pounds avoids it easily.
Pounds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Pounds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popper doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from Pounds tenderised Popper's leg. Popper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Popper misses.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Pounds counters with a shoot takedown. Popper fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper had his way with Tanner Pounds in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pounds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Pounds ducks down to avoid it.
Popper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Popper tries to sprawl but Pounds drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pounds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Popper controlling the position for now.
Pounds stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy.
Tanner Pounds has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Pounds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Popper blocking the ground and pound.
Popper is in a horrible position here. Pounds smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pounds controlling the position easily from mount.
Pounds is landing with some decent strikes but Popper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pounds with the ground and pound from mount.
Tanner Pounds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Popper is bucking up trying to escape but Pounds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pounds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Pounds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Popper is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Pounds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Pounds is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pounds extends the arm and Popper is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds is the new featherweight champion!
Tanner Pounds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bung Popper had this to say: 'I wish I had won but the loss will only make me work harder and I also like to say hello to the fans here and I hope the fight was exciting to watch!'.
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