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Event:
USFC 157
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Bum misses with an uppercut
enabling Mazzuca to counter with a crisp jab. Nice body punch from Mazzuca. Mazzuca darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mazzuca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bum on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mazzuca lands a nice looking body kick. Mazzuca scores with a sloppy right hand. Bum should have avoided that one. Bum walks into a left hand. Bum throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzuca. Mazzuca looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bum throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazzuca counters with a straight right hand. Mazzuca jabs at Bum's body.#CL2# Mazzuca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bum misses with some punches.
Bum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzuca taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Mazzuca on the inside. Bum struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzuca controls his hands.
Bum lands with a left to the head. Bum throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzuca. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Bum fails to land. A right hand to the body from Bum.
Bum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzuca's elbow. A short right from Mazzuca. #BC2# Mazzuca breaks the clinch.
Bum cracks a nice hook into Mazzuca's ribs. Bum misses with a right hand and Bum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bum throws a body punch but Mazzuca moves out of range. Bum with a lazy takedown attempt letting Mazzuca counter with a right hand. Mazzuca avoids the body shot from Bum.
Mazzuca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robert Mazzuca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mazzuca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Mazzuca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum takes one on the button. Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzuca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Mazzuca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bum's calf. Mazzuca lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2# Mazzuca misses with a head kick.
Mazzuca looks to land a combination but Bum avoids it well. Bum misses with a hook
and Mazzuca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Mazzuca. Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mazzuca lands a head kick. Bum smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2# Bum is rocked! Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bum scores with a nice strike. Mazzuca scores with a spinning back kick! Bum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bum misses with an uppercut. Mazzuca moves out of range as Bum strikes. Bum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mazzuca counters with a stiff right hand. Bum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mazzuca. Mazzuca has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Bum throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzuca's shoulder, as Mazzuca tries to avoid the shot. Mazzuca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bum with a body shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Mazzuca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Bum. Mazzuca does a little dance to reset his feet. Mazzuca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3# Mazzuca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bum throws a series of punches but Mazzuca avoids them all with ease. Mazzuca lands an overhand right. Bum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazzuca finds it's way round the side to connect with Bum's head. Bum scores with a nice right hand.
Bum blocks a head kick by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca misses with a wild body shot. Bum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazzuca as he avoids it easily. Bum throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzuca's shoulder, as Mazzuca tries to avoid the shot. Mazzuca steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bum. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mazzuca. Bum shrugs it off though. Bum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzuca.
Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzuca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mazzuca tests Bum's chin there with a solid looking 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! Mazzuca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazzuca counters with a nice uppercut. Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# Bum misses with a straight left. Bum seems to have got his legs back now. Mazzuca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Mazzuca ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mazzuca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Bum connects with a right hand. Mazzuca shakes it off. Mazzuca lands with an uppercut that bounces Bum off the cage and back into range. Mazzuca walks into a left hand. Bum misses with a straight left. Mazzuca shapes to counter with a head kick. Bum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bum sets himself, and Mazzuca steps forward looking for the clinch! Bum avoids it this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beach Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mazzuca connects with a looping right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mazzuca.#KD2# Mazzuca cracks Bum with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mazzuca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bum to stand back up! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzuca. Bum throws a body shot but no joy. Bum misses with a body shot
letting Mazzuca counter with a right hand. Bum takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bum circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mazzuca. Bum falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mazzuca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Mazzuca! Robert Mazzuca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
USFC 148
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1# Bum misses with the combination.
Revazshvili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bum to score with a decent uppercut. Revazshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Revazshvili lands a slapping body shot.
Revazshvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bum momentarily.
Revazshvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Revazshvili has knocked Bum down with a huge combo! Revazshvili steps away and waves a wobbly Bum back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Bum is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Beach Bum has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Revazshvili. Revazshvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bum throws a looping overhand right but Revazshvili ducks down to avoid it. Bum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bum thinking. Bum seems to have got his legs back now. Bum pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Revazshvili looks to land a combination but Bum avoids it well. Bum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Revazshvili to score with a decent uppercut. Revazshvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bum.
#T1# Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Revazshvili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bum with a body shot. Bum throws an off balance right hand
and Revazshvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bum misses with a hook. Bum misses with a jab to the body
and Revazshvili counters with a nice uppercut. Revazshvili throws a nice looking combination but Bum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bum digs a good hook to Revazshvili's body.
Revazshvili has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Revazshvili steps in with a hook that catches Bum right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Revazshvili follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bum looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Revazshvili! Levan Revazshvili decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1# A big right from Bum misses. Pike doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pike 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. Bum ducks right into an uppercut from Pike. Pike misses with a hook. Bum ducked under it nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Bum misses the target. Bum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bum throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike. Bum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pike cracks a nice hook into Bum's ribs. Pike ducks under a wild hook from Bum. Bum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand. A big right from Pike misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pike swings for the body but Bum moves out of range.
Pike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT# It looks like Landon Pike has been cut. Bum throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike. Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum lands a body shot.
Bum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pike throws out the jab. #T1# Bum misses with a right hand and Pike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Pike misses with a leg kick. Nice body kick there by Pike. Pike lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Pike. Pike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2# Pike lands a big right hand that sends Bum crashing to the mat! Pike stays standing though and waves Bum back to his feet!#ROC2# Bum is rocked! Bum walks into a stiff left hand from Pike. Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pike circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bum tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pike wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon Pike!
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Event:
USFC 132
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Bum throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it. Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bum. Bum avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Bum throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bum misses with a hook. Hollywood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bum blocks it well. Bum throws a right hand that misses
and Hollywood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bum thinking. Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and Bum moves out of range easily. Bum misses with a wild body shot. Nice cross by Bum. Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range. Hollywood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollywood feints a counter leg kick. Bum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw. Bum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bum blocks the body kick.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bum moves away.#T1# Bum lands a nice looking body shot.
Bum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hollywood's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick. Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hollywood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bum moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Bum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a body kick that misses. Bum throws a hook but Hollywood avoids it easily. Hollywood throws a low kick but Bum avoids it. Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
It looked like Bum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hollywood. Bum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollywood. Bum blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Hollywood. Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and Bum moves out of range easily. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick. Bum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollywood counters with a body kick that stops Bum in his tracks momentarily. Hollywood tests Bum's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hollywood fakes the leg kick and cracks Bum in the body. Bum throws a good cross that connects.
Bum misses with a hook
and Hollywood counters with a leg kick. Bum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away. Bum misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollywood circles away quickly and effectively. A punch combination from Bum misses. Bum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollywood counters with a good low kick that Bum was not able to check. Hollywood throws a right and a left that both miss. Bum throws a big shot that misses. Hollywood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bum moves out of range as Hollywood throws a body kick.
#T3# Hollywood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bum misses with a hook. Hollywood ducked under it nicely. Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick. Bum avoids a kick to the body.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the body. Bum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bum throws out a loose jab but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it. Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hollywood under the eye. A swing and a miss from Bum. Bum missing with a left hand there. Hollywood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bum with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hollywood connects with a jab. Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick. Bum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollywood. #T4# Hollywood 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. Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hollywood throws a head kick that misses. Bum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hollywood connects with an inside leg kick. Hollywood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bum. Bum circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Bum misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bum stuns Hollywood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Bum. Hollywood throws a jab but it's blocked by Bum. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Bum getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bum slips under a jab from Hollywood. A looping hook to the body misses from Hollywood. Bum does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Hollywood dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nice shot by Hollywood. Bum on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away. Bum misses with a straight left. Bum throws a big shot that misses. Bum throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range. Hollywood tries a quick counter leg kick but Bum is wise to it. Bum checks a leg kick. Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss! Bum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hollywood's hands. Bum moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a lunging right hand
and Bum counters with a left to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Hollywood. Bum loads up on a big right hand but Hollywood slips the punch.#CL2# Hollywood moves into the clinch successfully.
Hollywood trying to stall but Bum improves his position.
Hollywood scores with a nice hook to the head. Hollywood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Hollywood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Hollywood slips under a jab from Bum. Hollywood is looking to land body kicks. Bum throwing a counter right hand but Hollywood manages to avoid it. Bum misses with an uppercut. Hollywood saw that one coming. A nice side step and Hollywood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Donk. Bum catches Hollywood right on the button with a cross. No joy there for Hollywood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hollywood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hollywood blocks a jab. Bum misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hollywood misses with a straight left. Bum takes one to the side of the head.
Bum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollywood.
Nice straight punches there by Bum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bum. Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bum. Hollywood lands with a slapping head kick. Bum misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hollywood throws an off balance right hand
and Bum counters with a nice uppercut. Fabian Hollywood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Hollywood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bum misses the shot to the body. Bum throws a body shot but no joy. Bum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hollywood misses with a head kick.
Hollywood throws a body kick that misses. Bum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hollywood's hands. Hollywood throws a half hearted mid kick. Nice body kick from Hollywood. Bum misses with a looping left. Hollywood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bum blocks it well. Hollywood throws a wild body kick that Bum sees coming a mile off. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bum lands a nice shot that snaps Hollywood's head back.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hollywood slips under a jab from Bum. A looping hook to the body misses from Bum. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet. Bum scores with a hook. Hollywood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Hollywood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hollywood thows a body kick. Bum tries to catch it but that hurt him. Bum misses the jab. Hollywood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bum misses with a straight left. Hollywood scores with a jab. Hollywood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Bum 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. Bum misses with a shot to the body and Hollywood counters with a nice body kick.
Hollywood throws a low kick, looking for Bum's leg but Bum calmly moves out of range. Bum takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bum throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.#T4# Hollywood throws a wild body kick that Bum sees coming a mile off. Hollywood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bum scores with a jab to the body. Bum ducks right into an uppercut from Hollywood. An inside leg kick lands from Hollywood. Bum ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood. Hollywood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bum. Bum lunges at Hollywood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hollywood's hand. Hollywood staying out of range there. Bum 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. Bum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollywood swings for the body but Bum moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hollywood misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Bum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollywood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bum dodges the punch combination from Hollywood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Hollywood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum misses with a hook. Bum darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hollywood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hollywood drops his hands momentarily and Bum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hollywood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hollywood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hollywood slips a jab from Bum. Hollywood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
Bum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood. Hollywood has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Hollywood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bum stuns Hollywood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hollywood 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. Bum misses with a hook. Hollywood ducked under it nicely. #T1# Hollywood throws out a leg kick but Bum moves out of range and Hollywood only half commits. Hollywood cracks the inside of Bum's front leg. Bum looks to throw the jab but Hollywood is out of range. Bum misses the shot to the body. Hollywood goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Bum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollywood's head backwards. Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bum. Bum misses with an uppercut. Hollywood blocks a jab. Bum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bum misses with a shot to the body and Hollywood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hollywood throws a head kick that misses. Hollywood needs to keep his hands up - Bum had a free shot at his head there. Bum misses with a body shot.
Beach Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2# 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! Bum misses with a wild combination.
Hollywood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bum in his tracks. Bum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range. Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood throws a half hearted mid kick. Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hollywood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bum connects with a crisp jab. Bum cracks Hollywood with a good jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Bum. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet. Bum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hollywood on the side of the head. Hollywood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bum. Bum lands a body shot.
#T3# Bum blocks the body kick.
Bum throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it. Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Bum. Bum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it. Bum throws a good cross that connects.
Hollywood moves forwards but Bum connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hollywood throws a front kick that sends Bum stumbling back into the cage. Fabian Hollywood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bum throws a body shot but no joy. Hollywood shapes to counter with a head kick. Hollywood tries to land a front kick but Bum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bum throws the left hand but Hollywood avoids the punch easily. Hollywood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Hollywood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bum.
Bum takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4# Bum misses with a two punch combination.
Bum throws a body shot but no joy. Hollywood scores with a decent looking hook. Hollywood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Bum moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Bum throwing a counter right hand but Hollywood manages to avoid it. Bum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bum misses with a lunging right hand
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand. Bum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hollywood looks for the body kick but Bum saw that one coming. Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hollywood thows a body kick. Bum tries to catch it but that hurt him. Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Bum ducks down to avoid it. Bum misses with a shot to the body and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Hollywood. Bum does a little dance to reset his feet. Hollywood throws a head kick that Bum semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight! Beach Bum showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hollywood 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Hollywood! Fabian Hollywood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
USFC 128
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# A cross from Bum lands. Blade moves forwards but Bum connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL# Blade moves into the clinch. Bum prevents a body shot from Blade. Blade lands a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade. Blade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bum misses with some punches.
Blade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Blade scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Blade. Blade blocking some punches.
Bum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head. Bum blocks a body shot from Blade. Blade misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bum. A short left from Blade. Bum misses with a hook from the clinch. Blade presses Bum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Blade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bum. Bum misses with a hook from the clinch. Bum lands with a right to the head. #T1##TD2# Bum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2# Bum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES# Blade kicks Bum off and gets to his feet. Bum goes for a double leg but Blade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blade continues to drive forward. Blade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bum. Bum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blade.#CL2# Bum clinches up with Blade and pushes him back against the cage. Bum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Bum. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bum. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blade scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Blade on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade. Bum has a couple of punches blocked by Blade.
Blade tries a body shot but Bum blocks it.
Blade blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Blade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Blade.
Bum looks winded!#TD2# Bum wants the takedown. Blade is fighting it off but Bum persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blade's guard against the cage.#ES# Blade has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bum is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Bum misses with some punches.
Bum misses with a punch to the body.
Bum throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade. Blade lands a shot to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Blade. Blade pushes Bum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Blade lands with a left to the head. A short uppercut from Blade. Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nice body punch from Blade - that landed with a thud.
Blade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Blade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bum backwards. #ROC# Bum is rocked! Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blade. Bum is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him? Bum takes a shot to the head. Blade scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Blade lands a hook to the side of the head. Blade scores with a shoulder strike. Blade creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bum with a big uppercut! Bum tries to clinch up but Blade pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bum to the mat! Bum covers up and Blade unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Blade! A victorious Jake Blade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
USFC 125
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1# Bum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Elpidio slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Elpidio misses the target. Elpidio with a body punch. A glancing blow. No joy there for Elpidio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elpidio cracks Bum with a good jab. Bum thows a left - swing and a miss! Elpidio dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bum checks a low kick from Elpidio. Elpidio throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bum lands a nice shot to the body.
Elpidio drops his hands momentarily and Bum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elpidio swivels and escapes. 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! Elpidio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Elpidio has knocked Bum down with a huge combo! Elpidio steps away and waves a wobbly Bum back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2# It looks like Beach Bum has been cut.#TD# Bum feints and as Elpidio raises his hands in defense, Bum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Elpidio wriggles free and stands up. Elpidio misses the jab.#T1# Bum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elpidio swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bum scores with a nice head shot. Elpidio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Elpidio moves away from the strike by Bum. Elpidio misses with a body shot.
Bum is looking to counter punch. Bum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elpidio swings for the body but Bum moves out of range.
Bum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bum looks to land a right hand but Elpidio moved out of range. Bum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elpidio was well out of range. Poor timing from Bum. Bum misses with a lunging right hand
and Elpidio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elpidio defends it nicely. Bum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beach Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Elpidio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bum. Elpidio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bum throws out a loose jab but Elpidio uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Bum misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2# and Elpidio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bum! Elpidio lets Bum back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Bum is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bum throws a combination that misses #KD2# and Elpidio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bum! Elpidio lets Bum back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bum drops his hands momentarily. Elpidio doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bum staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bum doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edwin Elpidio! After winning the bout, Edwin Elpidio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
USFC 121
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Bum gets a double leg takedown into Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Bum trying to control the position from guard on top but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bum is standing up over Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks to escape but Bum dives into side control.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB# Bum has hold of Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech seems comfortable defending it but Bum has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bum couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beach Bum! Beach Bum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech had this to say: 'Defeat sucks but going hungry sucks worse'.
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Event:
PF 17 - Boy vs Zaire
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Bum misses the body punch and Landry counters with a straight right hand. We've been informed that Landry 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. Landry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bum. Landry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bum scores with a nice strike. Bum thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2# Landry drops Bum with a beautiful combination! Bum stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Landry is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Bum is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Beach Bum has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Landry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Landry moves away from the strike by Bum. Bum seems to have got his legs back now. Landry misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bum dodges the punch combination from Landry.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Bum is out of range. Landry fails with a takedown attempt. Landry misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Bum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landry doesn't seem phased though. Bum scores with a punch to the head. Landry moves forwards but Bum connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Landry moves forwards but Bum connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1# Bum sizes up Landry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Landry looks to land a combination but Bum avoids it well. Landry throws a combination that misses and Landry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. No luck for Landry with that takedown attempt. Bum throws a big counter combination but Landry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Landry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bum cracks Landry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum misses with a takedown and Landry counters with a one-two to the body. Bum thows a left - swing and a miss! A punch combination from Landry misses. Landry misses with a looping right. Landry throws a hook but Bum avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bum missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bum jabbing away but nothing is landing. Landry throws a series of punches but Bum avoids them all with ease. It looks like Bum has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Some bone on bone action there as Bum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Landry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bum throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range. #T2# Landry avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Landry counters with a nice body kick.
Landry walks into a left hand. Landry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#KD2# Landry lands a big head kick that sends Bum tumbling to the mat! Landry takes a step backwards and waves Bum back to his feet - he wants the finish! A solid leg kick lands there for Landry.
Bum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Landry circles away. Bum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry swings and misses with a shot to the body and Landry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A slow jab from Bum misses its intended target. Bum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landry. #TD2# Landry feints and as Bum raises his hands in defense, Landry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB# Bum throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Landry escapes and throws Bum's legs to the side, diving into side control! Landry connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bum some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here as Landry stalls from top position.#T3# Bum tries to improve position but can't. Bum can't do much from the bottom here. Landry is looking to take a break and control but Bum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Landry wants to take a breather but Bum manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Landry. #SUB# Bum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Landry looking to pass the guard. Landry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bum's guard. #T4# Bum won't allow Landry to pass to mount. Landry is trying to control. Bum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Landry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bum's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bum looking for submissions off his back. Bum tries to get to full guard but Landry has control of the leg. #SUB# Bum looking for submissions off his back. Landry controlling the pace. Bum is refusing to be controlled, as Landry sits in half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Landry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bum defending well though. #SUB2# Landry is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Landry dominated that round. The cut man is working on Beach Bum's cut. That's time! Bum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bum misses with a looping left. As Bum backs off Landry throws a huge counter combo but Bum manages to avoid it all. A big right from Landry misses. Bum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Landry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bum misses with a straight left. Landry misses with a few strikes there.
Bum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Landry blocks a jab. Bum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landry. Ed Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Landry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bum fails to land with a series of punches.
Landry misses with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landry was well out of range. Poor timing from Bum. Landry throws a nice outside leg kick. Landry moves away from the strike by Bum. Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Landry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bum. Landry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bum misses with a looping left. It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Landry lands a two punch combo.
Bum takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Landry.
Bum misses with an uppercut. Landry saw that one coming. Landry slips a jab and a cross from Bum.
Bum throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot. Bum darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bum throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Landry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bum! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Landry trying to control the position but Bum is working away. Bum tries to bench press Landry off him but Landry keeps the position. Bum is not content to let Landry control the position. Bum is looking for a sweep. Landry taking a breather here. #T2# Bum is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Landry has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bum wants to control but Landry postures up. Bum is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Landry wants to control for a moment but Bum uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB# Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bum trying to hold on to Landry's head to control him but Landry postures up.
Landry working over Bum with some ground and pound. Bum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ed Landry has got the better of the ground game so far. Bum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2# Bum is defending against the submission attempts here by Landry.
Landry is looking to advance position but Bum won't allow it. Landry is trying to control. Bum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Landry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Bum is trying to control but can't.
Bum is trying to get back to full guard. Landry wants to take a breather but Bum is having none of it. #SUB# Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Bum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Landry thows a huge punch but Bum dodges it nicely.
Landry throwing shots but Bum is blocking nicely. Bum tries to roll over but Landry keeps him under control. Landry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bum is staying active underneath Landry, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Landry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Well, if Landry 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Landry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Landry will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Beach Bum's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Landry looks to land a combination but Bum avoids it well. Landry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bum throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Bum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bum throws a punch but it's blocked by Landry. #BC2# Landry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bum wants to clinch up but Landry keeps it at a distance. Landry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bum throws a big shot that misses. Bum throws a lazy right hand but Landry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And Landry tries to counter it with a takedown but Bum pushes his down on his head and steps out. A bone on bone clash there as Bum blocks the leg kick.
No joy there for Landry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Bum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Landry misses with a straight right. Bum connects with a single shot there. Bum looks for a takedown but Landry sprawls well. Landry connects with a solid leg kick. Bum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1# Bum throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot. Landry unleashes a big counter combination but Bum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it. Landry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Bum misses the target. No luck for Bum with that takedown attempt. Landry is looking for the big counter here. Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bum fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beach Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bum throws a hook but Landry avoids it easily. Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Landry throws a right and a left that both miss. Bum throws a sloppy body shot
and Landry counters with a three punch combo that has Bum backing up. Bum nods at Landry to acknowledge the strikes. Bum swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bum is defended easily by Landry. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Landry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beach Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Landry scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bum throws out a loose jab but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it. Landry throws a counter combo.#KD2# Landry drops Bum with a beautiful combination! Bum stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Landry is looking for the KO! Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Landry lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Bum out cold! Bum is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ed Landry! Ed Landry bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Highland Games 213
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1# Bum looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range. Bum misses with the combination.
Judah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Judah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bum throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily. Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bum. Judah slips a jab from Bum. Judah throws out a counter right but Bum avoids it with no problem. Nice uppercut there from Bum. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Judah's head backwards. Judah lands a nice shot that snaps Bum's head back.
Bum misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely. Judah punishes Bum's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Judah throws a looping overhand right but Bum ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Bum throws a hook but Judah blocks it. A little jabbing left from Judah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Judah lands with a right hand. Bum moves to clinch but Judah breaks away and Judah counters with a stiff right hand. Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Judah blocks a jab. It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Bum. #SUB# Bum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Judah has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Bum tries for a kimura but Judah is defending well. Bum trying to control the action but Judah is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB# Bum is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Judah is trying to escape and Bum transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Judah is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bum! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beach Bum! Our winner, Beach Bum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Games 208
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1# Bum jabs Driver right on the nose. Driver blinks but takes it well. Bum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driver circles away quickly and effectively. Bum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A jab from Bum does it's job there. Bum throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily. Bum works the jab nicely. Bum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away. Driver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Driver has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Bum misses with a hook. Bum needs to keep his hands up - Driver had a free shot at his head there. Nice defenses there by Driver. Bum avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Driver scores with a nice head shot. Bum lands with an overhand left. Driver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A telegraphed right hand from Bum misses the target. Bum misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driver! But no joy. Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bum circles away quickly and effectively. Driver slips a jab and a cross from Bum.
A slow jab from Bum misses its intended target. Driver throws a nice looking combination but Bum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A swing and a miss from Bum. A countering left hand to the body from Driver misses. Driver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Driver throws an off balance right hand
and Bum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bum throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it. Bum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Driver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Driver throws a looping overhand right but Bum ducks down to avoid it. Bum dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Driver connects with a single shot there. Driver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Driver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Driver misses the jab.#T2# Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bum manages to avoid it. Driver misses the shot to the body. Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Bum forces Driver back against the cage and clinches. Bum throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver. Bum works on Driver's body with a couple of short punches. Bum wants a takedown but no success here.
Bum scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bum avoids a wild elbow strike from Driver. Driver blocks a body shot from Bum. Driver looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bum tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Bum working aggressively here.
Bum is leaning against Driver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Bum. Bum lands with a right to the head. #T3# Driver blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Driver. Bum lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drivers head. Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Bum controls his hands.
Driver blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driver. Bum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Driver misses with a short punch on the inside. Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bum misses with the head strike.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Bum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow. Bum throws a head punch that misses. Bum misses with a punch on the inside.
Bum working aggressively here.
Driver working aggressively here.
I was talking to Bum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4# Driver is trying to force a seperation but Bum has the dominant position. Bum misses with a short punch on the inside. Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bum takes a shot to the head. Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bum. Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Bum.
Bum misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver is trying to force a seperation but Bum has the dominant position. Bum lands a body shot. Driver tries to throw a body punch but Bum avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage. Bum tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Bum lands a left hand.
#BC2# Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ed Driver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bum misses with a straight right. Bum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver. Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beach Bum dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bum. Bum throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily. Nice shot lands for Driver. Bum ducks under a wild hook from Driver. Bum missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ed Driver seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch lands to the side of Driver 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bum shoots in for a takedown but Driver shows good takedown defense. A combination from Driver does no damage. Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bum. Horrible takedown attempt by Bum or perhaps it was just good defense by Driver, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bum misses with an uppercut. Driver saw that one coming. Driver lands a lovely overhand right. Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bum throws a series of strikes that have Driver backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bum connects with a single shot there. Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Driver slips a jab from Bum. Bum takes a swing at Driver's ribcage but misses. Driver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bum. Bum misses with a wild body shot. Driver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Driver misses with a two punch combination.
Bum lands with an uppercut that bounces Driver off the cage and back into range. Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Bum moves away and avoids it. Driver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Driver misses with a straight right. Driver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bum. As Bum backs off Driver throws a huge counter combo but Bum manages to avoid it all. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Nice straight punches there by Bum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bum. Bum pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Driver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Driver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bum.#T2# Bum throws a right and a left that Driver avoids nicely. A little jabbing left from Driver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bum loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch. Bum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driver. Bum throws a good cross that connects.
Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bum. Driver lands a jab to Bum's midsection. Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bum scores with a sloppy right hand. Driver should have avoided that one. Bum throws a big shot that misses. Driver cracks Bum with a right hand to the side of the head. Bum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bum throws a poor cross that misses
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut. Bum throws a series of punches but Driver avoids them all with ease. Driver now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3# Bum moves away from the strike by Driver. Driver misses with a looping left. Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice straight punches there by Bum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bum. Driver looks to land a right hand but Bum moved out of range. Bum throwing a counter right hand but Driver manages to avoid it. Driver ducks under a wild hook from Bum. Driver throws a series of punches but Bum avoids them all with ease. Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum throws a right hand that misses
and Driver counters with a nice body shot. Driver misses with a looping left. Driver thows a left - swing and a miss! Bum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driver. Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bum.#T4# Driver swings for the body but Bum moves out of range.
Bum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driver circles away quickly and effectively. Bum throws a big shot that misses. A swing and a miss from Bum. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bum throws a nice looking combination but Driver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bum. A little jabbing left from Driver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bum misses with a hook. Driver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bum walks into a straight right hand from Driver. Bum has his takedown stuffed and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beach Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Driver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bum momentarily.
A shot to the body from Bum misses and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bum tries for a takedown but Driver circles away easily#KD2# and Driver counters with a nice right hand that sends Bum toppling to the canvas! Bum scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Driver finish him?!#ROC2# Bum is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Driver slips a straight right by Bum. Bum misses with a hook. Driver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bum throws a right hand that misses
#KD2# and Driver counters with a nice right hand that sends Bum toppling to the canvas! Bum scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Driver finish him?! Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bum walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Driver swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ed Driver! Ed Driver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Highland Games 203
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1# Bum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ford takes one on the button.#TD2# Ford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bum is trying to defend but Ford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB# Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Ford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Bum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ford pulls his head out easily. Bum tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bum looking for submissions off his back. Bum's coaches at Canadian Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB# Bum looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2# Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well.
#SUB# Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Ford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2# Ford goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bum is on top in guard.
#SUB2# Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bum defends it easily. Bum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB# Bum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Bum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bum advances to full mount. Bum prevents Ford from getting the reversal.#SUB# Bum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ford is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ford and Bum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working. #T3##SUB# Bum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bum misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Ford struggling a bit here.#SUB# Bum is trying to get an arm triangle but Ford is defending well. #SUB# Bum tries for a kimura but Ford is defending well. Ford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Ford is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB# Bum is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Bum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ford defends it well. Ford wants to improve his position but Bum is controlling well.
#SUB# Bum is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bum to get the leverage. #SUB2# Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bum pulls his head out easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Bum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Bum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beach Bum dominated that round. That's time! Bum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nice defenses there by Ford. Ford feints the counter takedown. Bum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford tries to move into range but Bum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bum looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well. Bum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2# Ford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bum struggling a bit here. Martyn Ford has got the better of the ground game so far. Bum tries to buck Ford off but Ford is having none of it.#SUB2# Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1# Ford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Bum looking for submissions off his back. My spies in Animal House inform me that Ford has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Bum tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.#SUB2# Ford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Bum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ford wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving. Bum looking for a sweep. Not yet Bum, not yet. Ford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bum is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Bum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Bum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford slips nicely into half guard.#T3# Bum is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Ford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Ford wants to work for an arm triangle but Bum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ford in particular looking to stall.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Bum actively working from the bottom here. Ford is thwarting Bum's attempts to control the position. Ford moves into full mount! Bum won't be happy about that! #SUB2# Ford is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bum is surviving well by controlling Ford's body position as best he can. #SUB2# Ford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bum is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beach Bum will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2# Ford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB# Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well.
Ford wants to control but Bum is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bum wants to control but Ford is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well. #T1##SUB# Bum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Bum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Ford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ford. #SUB# Bum actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Bum looking for submissions off his back.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Ford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bum sees it coming and defends easily. Bum is looking for a sweep. Ford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bum trying to control but Ford postures up.
#SUB2# Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bum is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well. Bum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2# Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well.
#SUB2# Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well. Bum wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well.
#SUB2# Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bum has managed to free his arm - good work. Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fighters are battling for position here. Bum manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bum keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass. #SUB# Bum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bum tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Bum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Bum looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ford has picked Bum up and slammed him! Bum can't keep hold of the triangle and Ford manages to pass to side control! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Ford is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bum to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Martyn Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Beach Bum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Bum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ford defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Martyn Ford. I think Bum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Highland Games 199
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1# Bum jabs at Campion's body. We've been hearing reports that Campion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Bum with a poor takedown letting Campion counter with a right hand. Bum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Campion feinted with a counter takedown. A jab from Bum misses. Campion feinted with a counter takedown. Campion stuffs the takedown attempt from Bum. Bum gets slowly back to his feet. Campion tries to counter with a takedown but Bum is quick to defend against it. Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beach Bum. A left and a right from Bum both land. Nice combination. Campion shoots for a double leg takedown but Bum sprawls well. He's pushed Campion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Campion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Campion throws a nice looking combination but Bum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bum throws a combination that misses #TD# and Campion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion stands up over Bum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2# Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
Bum has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle. Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Bum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Bum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.#SUB2# Bum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campion defends well. Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB2# Campion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Bum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Campion drops back looking for a leg! Bum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bum manages to kick Campion off! Campion jumps back into Bum's guard. Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB2# Bum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Campion chips away with some ground and pound. Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bum's head.#SUB2# Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
#SUB2# Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted. Campion working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion distracts Bum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# Campion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving. Campion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Campion landing some decent shots from guard. Campion lands a couple of digs. Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Campion lands a couple of decent looking shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Campion dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Campion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bum. Bum misses with a two punch combination.
Bum throws a body punch but Campion moves out of range. Campion appears to be looking for a big counter. Campion shoots in for a double leg but Bum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bum looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range. Bum takes one on the button. Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bum can do to turn this around? Bum misses with a body shot
#TD# and Campion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bum's guard.#SU# Campion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bum, up you get! Bum falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Campion counters with a shoot takedown. Bum fights it but they end up in guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Campion chips away with some ground and pound. Campion stands and throws Bum's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bum tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Campion working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Campion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Campion trying to control the action but Bum is working from the bottom. Bum is trying to get back to half guard. Bum struggling a bit here.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bum is looking to regain half guard here but Campion keeps moving and retains side control. #SU# Campion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bum to his feet. Campion slips a jab from Bum. Campion attempts a counter takedown but Bum avoids it well and moves away. Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bum scores with a jab to the jaw. Bum thows a left - swing and a miss! Campion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bum sprawls and moves away. Bum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No luck with that takedown attempt from Campion. #T3# Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bum stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bum misses with a straight left. Campion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Bum gets caught napping as Campion dives in and scores a takedown. Bum manages to retain guard.#SUB2# Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
Campion stands up over Bum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
#T4# Bum working a defensive guard here.
Bum has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted. Campion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Campion is looking to take a break and control but Bum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bum, who protects the arm well. Bum tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Campion dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Bum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Campion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Campion avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Campion slips a jab and a cross from Bum.
A big right from Bum misses. Bum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campion doesn't manage to clinch there - Bum circles away.
#CL# Campion closes the distance and clinches. Campion blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Bum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Bum gets caught napping as Campion dives in and scores a takedown. Bum manages to retain guard.#T1# Bum keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully. Campion is working Bum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Bum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bum keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully. Campion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Thomas Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Campion passes Bum's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Campion seems to be working for a kimura but Bum defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Campion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Campion scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Beach Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB# Campion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well. #SUB2# Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Bum actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Campion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Campion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Campion is pressing down on Bum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bum is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2# Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Campion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Campion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bum tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Campion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Campion! Thomas Campion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 192
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1# Bum misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bum won't be happy with that. Coleman cracks Bum with an elbow. That is naaassty. Bum is not content to let Coleman control the position. Bum's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Coleman is putting a hurting on Bum here, landing some big shots from side control. Bum manages to get back to half guard. Coleman controlling the action here. Bum regains full guard. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Bum looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB# Bum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well. Bum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Coleman sitting in guard, not really doing much. Bum looking to control.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. #SUB# Bum is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bum can't do much from the bottom here. Bum is looking to reverse the position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Coleman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bum takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Bum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bum gets back to half guard. Bum is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Coleman lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB# Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bum manages to get to full guard.
#T3# Coleman wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving. Bum wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment. Coleman wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving. Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Coleman is sitting in close to Bum's body. Bum has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Coleman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Coleman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bum.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beach Bum! A victorious Beach Bum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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