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Event:
EVO 282: Garret vs Shota
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Mulder misses. #CL2#
Mulder rushes Acosta and presses him up against the cage.
Acosta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
Mulder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Nice body punch from Acosta - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mulder obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Acosta throws an elbow but misses.
Mulder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acostas head.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Mulder is leaning against Acosta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Acosta has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulder blocks a body shot from Acosta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulder.
Mulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Acosta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Acosta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Mulder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mulder prevents a body shot from Acosta.
Mulder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mulder as the two fighters clinch.
Acosta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mulder.
Acosta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Acosta blocking some punches.
Acosta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mulder throws an elbow that misses.
Mulder lands a damaging elbow.
Acosta digs a right hand into Mulder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mulder's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mulder - that landed with a thud.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mulder scores with a hook to the body.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
Mulder scores with a shot to the side of Acosta's head. #T2#
Mulder swings wildly with an uppercut but Acosta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acosta tries to work over Mulder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mulder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulder scores a nice knee to the body.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
Mulder tries to work over Acosta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulder lands with a light punch inside.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
A short right from Mulder on the inside.
Mulder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Mulder misses with an elbow over the top.
Acosta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Mulder misses with a body punch.
Mulder scores with a hook to the body.
Acosta is breathing heavily.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulder tries to throw a body punch but Acosta avoids it by throwing Mulder back against the cage.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
Acosta avoiding damage as Mulder throws knees to the body.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulder blocks a body shot from Acosta.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulder controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mulder.
Mulder scores with a shot to the side of Acosta's head.
A nice left hand lands by Mulder.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Acosta working aggressively here.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulder scores with a shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Mulder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Acosta's defenses.
Mulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A short right from Mulder.
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!
Mulder cracks Acosta with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Mulder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Acosta fails to land.
Mulder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Acosta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mulder can turn it around.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulder controls his hands.
Mulder lands a shot to the body.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Acosta avoids the damage to the body.
Mulder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mulder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Mulder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Acosta.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulder controls his hands.
Mulder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Mulder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Acosta is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Mulder - that landed with a thud.
Oh Acosta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mulder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mulder cracks Acosta with a nice body shot.
Mulder lands an elbow that stopped Acosta in his tracks for a moment.
Mulder dips a shoulder and cracks Acosta with a mighty uppercut! Acosta falls back against the cage and Mulder unloads with a barrage of strikes! Acosta is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mulder screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fox Mulder!
A victorious Fox Mulder 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:
G 43 KOIZUMI vs DENIS
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Acosta slips under a jab.
Atanase Teodor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teodor throws a leg kick that misses.
Teodor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Acosta is out of range and Teodor settles back down.
Acosta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Acosta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Acosta throws a jab but it's blocked by Teodor.
Teodor half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Teodor misses #TD2#
and Acosta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teodor won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Acosta crashes against the mat.
Acosta working the ground and pound but Teodor is defending the strikes.
Acosta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teodor is looking for a sweep.
Teodor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Teodor tries to get out of the position.
Acosta is working Teodor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Acosta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Acosta in side control, throwing shots but Teodor defends. #T1#
Acosta working the ground and pound.
Teodor defending against the ground and pound.
Teodor tries to buck Acosta off but Acosta is having none of it.
Acosta scoring with punches and elbows.
Acosta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Acosta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Teodor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Teodor is looking to regain half guard here but Acosta keeps moving and retains side control.
Acosta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Teodor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Teodor is trying to improve his position.
Acosta is chipping away with strikes.
Acosta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acosta throwing strikes but Teodor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Teodor controlling the position. #T2#
Acosta stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Acosta stops Teodor from passing to mount.
Teodor is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Acosta's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Acosta prevents Teodor from moving into mount.
Acosta tries to improve position but can't.
Teodor tries to stand but Acosta is controlling his head.
Teodor taking a breather here.
Teodor is looking to take a break and control but Acosta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teodor wants to stand but Acosta is controlling his arm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Teodor wants to control but Acosta is keeping him busy.
Acosta is trying to escape the position but Teodor is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teodor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teodor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Acosta checks it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta swings widly with a right hand
and Teodor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Acosta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Acosta scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Teodor thuds his right hand into Acosta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Teodor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acosta lands a jab to the nose.
Teodor throws the kick towards the body but Acosta avoids it.
Teodor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor slips a straight right by Acosta.
Teodor looks to score with a jab to the body but Acosta is just out of range.
Acosta looks to land a left hand but Teodor moved out of range nicely.
Acosta throws a jab when Teodor was well out of range.
Acosta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta throws a combination that misses
and Teodor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acosta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Acosta blocks the body kick.
Teodor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Teodor misses with a straight left.
Acosta misses with an uppercut. Teodor saw that one coming.
Acosta tests Teodor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teodor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Acosta finds it's way round the side to connect with Teodor's head.
Acosta blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Teodor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teodor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teodor moves away from the strike by Acosta.
Teodor slips under a jab from Acosta.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Acosta looks to land a right hand but Teodor moved out of range.#T2#
Teodor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teodor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Teodor tries to keep at a distance but Acosta has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Teodor fails to land.
Acosta tries to work over Teodor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teodor's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A hook to the body from Acosta.
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!
Teodor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Acosta misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acosta.
Teodor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teodor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Acosta.
Teodor throws a punch but it's blocked by Acosta.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Teodor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Teodor manages to break the clinch.
Atanase Teodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teodor throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Teodor.
A left lands for Teodor.
Teodor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Teodor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Teodor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acosta can do to turn this around?
Teodor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Acosta misses.
Acosta blocks the body kick.
Teodor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Acosta will feel that in the morning.
Acosta walks into a stiff left hand from Teodor.
Teodor tries to score with a low kick but Acosta moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Acosta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Acosta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teodor tries to avoid it but Acosta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teodor to the ground. Teodor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Acosta looks to land a left hand but Teodor moved out of range nicely.
Teodor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teodor walks into a stiff left hand from Acosta.
Teodor throws a leg kick which misses Acosta's front leg but catches the back leg as Acosta tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Acosta moves into range and clinches up with Teodor.
Teodor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acostas head.
Teodor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Acosta.
Acosta tries a body shot but Teodor blocks it.
Teodor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Teodor controls his hands.
Acosta swings wildly with an uppercut but Teodor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acosta presses Teodor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Teodor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atanase Teodor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Acosta misses.
Teodor throws a counter high kick but Acosta was just alert enough to avoid it.
Acosta checks a leg kick.
Acosta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acosta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teodor.
Teodor scores with a nice body kick.
Teodor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Acosta gets a clinch.
Acosta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acosta has a couple of punches blocked by Teodor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta scores with a hook to the body.
Teodor throws a punch but it's blocked by Acosta.
Teodor working aggressively here.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Teodor controls his hands.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teodor's elbow.
Teodor prevents a body shot from Acosta. #T1#
Acosta blocking some punches.
Acosta lands with a left to the head.
Teodor prevents a body shot from Acosta.
A nice left hand lands by Teodor.
Teodor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Acosta tries to score a body lock takedown but Teodor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Acosta tries to work over Teodor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Teodor controls the action.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Teodor controls his hands.
Teodor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Teodor avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Teodor lands with a short shot to the head.
Teodor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teodor prevents the takedown attempt.
Acosta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teodor.
Teodor misses with a punch on the inside.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Teodor breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Acosta closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Teodor throws a head punch that misses.
Teodor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acosta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atanase Teodor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Teodor avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Teodor lands an uppercut.
Acosta lands a body punch.
Teodor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teodor blocks a body shot from Acosta. #BC#
Teodor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acosta throws an off balance right hand
and Teodor counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Acosta finds it's way through Teodor's defenses. #TD2#
Acosta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Teodor trying to control the position.
Teodor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Acosta wants to control from the top but Teodor keeps moving.
Teodor keeping full guard, as Acosta tries to pass.
Acosta throwing strikes but missing.
Acosta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Acosta throwing strikes but missing.
Acosta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Acosta throws a hook but Teodor avoids it easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teodor moves away from the strike by Acosta.
Acosta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teodor scores with a spinning back kick!
Teodor looks to land a left hand but Acosta moved out of range nicely.
Teodor throws a hook but Acosta avoids it easily.
Acosta with the counter takedown but Teodor avoids it easily.
Atanase Teodor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teodor. That's going to slow Acosta down.
Acosta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acosta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Teodor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teodor, right into the meat.
Filipe Acosta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acosta.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atanase Teodor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teodor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atanase Teodor!
A relieved looking Atanase Teodor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
G #39 Westlund vs Alderich
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Acosta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daghammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daghammar slaps away a takedown attempt from Acosta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Acosta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daghammar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Acosta with a jab.
Daghammar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Acosta slips a jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Acosta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar slips a straight right by Acosta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filipe Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Acosta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daghammar throws a hook but Acosta blocks it.#T1#
Daghammar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Acosta backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Acosta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acosta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Acosta throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Acosta.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Acosta has his takedown stuffed
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Acosta throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Acosta looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acosta has his takedown stuffed
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Acosta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acosta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Acosta.
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daghammar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Acosta avoids it well.
Acosta misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Acosta misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Acosta.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Acosta.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Acosta misses with a looping left.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acosta.
Acosta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Daghammar. No joy for Acosta on that attempt.
Acosta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Acosta scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Acosta fails to land with a series of punches.
Daghammar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Acosta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daghammar scrambles back to his feet.
Daghammar sizes up Acosta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Acosta misses.
As Acosta looks to move away, Daghammar throws a big counter combo but Acosta just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Acosta has Daghammar up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
Acosta throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Daghammar.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acosta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Filipe Acosta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Acosta fails to land with a series of punches.
Acosta lands a body shot.
Acosta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daghammar throws out the jab.
Daghammar connects with a looping right hand.
Daghammar moves out of range as Acosta strikes.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acosta tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acosta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Acosta looks to move away, Daghammar throws a big counter combo but Acosta just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Acosta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acosta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar scores with a counter punch that sends Acosta to the canvas! Daghammar smells blood - he's punishing Acosta with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Acosta has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dag Daghammar made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
G #31 BLAKE vs BLASTER
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Acosta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rasmussen finds it's way round the side to connect with Acosta's head.
Acosta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acosta throws a hook but Rasmussen avoids it easily.#TD#
Acosta shoots in and bounces Rasmussen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rasmussen controls Acosta momentarily but Acosta frees himself.
Acosta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rasmussen working for a triangle but Acosta defends it easily.
Rasmussen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Acosta throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Acosta postures up.
#SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Acosta pushes his legs off easily.
Rasmussen keeping moving, preventing Acosta from controlling successfully.
Acosta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Acosta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasmussen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasmussen wants to sweep here but Acosta controlling him for the moment.
Acosta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Acosta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Acosta connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Acosta pushes his legs off easily.
Acosta looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Acosta pushes his legs off easily.
Acosta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Acosta landing with the ground and pound.
Rasmussen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rasmussen wants to sweep here but Acosta controlling him for the moment.
Acosta cracks Rasmussen with a solid left hand.
Acosta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Acosta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasmussen's head.#ROC#
Rasmussen is rocked!
Acosta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasmussen's head.
Rasmussen is still in real trouble! Can Acosta finish him?
Acosta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasmussen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acosta is in close to Rasmussen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acosta distracts Rasmussen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasmussen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Acosta is controlling him.
Acosta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Acosta gets to his feet and stands over Rasmussen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rasmussen felt that one! Acosta unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rasmussen from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filipe Acosta!
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Event:
VCL Champions: 16
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Polichev is looking to clinch but Acosta is avoiding it.
Acosta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polichev.#CL2#
Acosta has Polichev up against the cage in a clinch.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polichev struggles to land a body shot inside as Acosta controls his hands.
Polichev tries to throw a body punch but Acosta avoids it by throwing Polichev back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polichev.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polichev.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Polichev controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Acosta.
Polichev blocks a body shot from Acosta.
We've been informed that Acosta 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polichev prevents a body shot from Acosta.
Acosta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polichev backwards.
Polichev throws a punch but it's blocked by Acosta.
Polichev misses with the head strike.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Polichev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Polichev avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Polichev.
Polichev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Polichev avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
Polichev lands a shot to the body.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
Acosta is working Polichev over against the cage.#TD2#
Acosta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Polichev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Acosta gets his hands free as Polichev looks to control.
Acosta misses with punches from the back.
Polichev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Polichev covering up well under a series of strikes from Acosta.
Acosta is not going to allow Polichev to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Polichev is taking damage to the body and head.
Polichev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Acosta somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Acosta is working the ground and pound. Can Polichev escape?
Polichev wants to control his opponent's hands but Acosta gets his hands free.
Acosta lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Acosta gets his hands free as Polichev looks to control.
Polichev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Acosta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Acosta scores with strikes from the back.
Polichev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Acosta.#T3#
Polichev can't escape the position.
Acosta lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polichev wants to control his opponent's hands but Acosta gets his hands free.
Acosta lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Acosta.
Acosta gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Can Polichev hold on?! Acosta is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Acosta punishes Polichev with strikes from the back mount.
Acosta lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Acosta softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Acosta somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Acosta controlling well, preventing Polichev from escaping the position.
Acosta scores with punches from the back.
Polichev trying to control the hands but Acosta breaks the grip.
Acosta has the hooks in. Polichev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Acosta thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Polichev trying to control the hands but Acosta won't let him. #T4#
Acosta looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Acosta misses with a punch to the head.
Acosta thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Acosta misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acosta throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Acosta landing with strikes.
Polichev can't escape the position.
Acosta missing with strikes from the back.
Acosta is not going to allow Polichev to sit and survive in this position.
Polichev biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Acosta lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Acosta dominated that round.
That's time! Polichev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Polichev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Polichev there.
Polichev moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.
Acosta wants to counter the offense by Polichev and move into the clinch position.
Polichev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polichev cracks Acosta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Polichev misses.
Nice uppercut there from Polichev.
Polichev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acosta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acosta throws a body punch but Polichev moves out of range.
Nice cross by Acosta.
Acosta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Acosta clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polichev misses with some punches.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Polichev avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Polichev.
Acosta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Acosta lands a right hand. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Polichev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filipe Acosta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Polichev looking to slow down the pace here.
Polichev tries a body shot but Acosta blocks it.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polichev's elbow.
Polichev lands a shoulder strike.
Acosta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polichev misses with the head strike.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Polichev.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Polichev avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acosta blocking some punches.
Polichev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
#T2#
Polichev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acosta blocks an uppercut.
Acosta digs a right hand into Polichev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polichev's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Acosta.
Acosta lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Acosta fails to land.
Polichev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acosta is working Polichev over against the cage.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Acosta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polichev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Acosta's elbow.
Polichev swings wildly with an uppercut but Acosta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acosta misses with some punches.
Acosta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polichev is working Acosta over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Polichev fails to land.
Acosta misses with some punches.
#T3#
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta throws a punch but it's blocked by Polichev.
Acosta works on Polichev's body with a couple of short punches.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Polichev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Polichev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Acosta blocks a body shot from Polichev.
Acosta lands a nice shot to the body.
Acosta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
Polichev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Acosta.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polichev misses with a punch on the inside.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta blocks an uppercut.
Acosta misses with some punches.
#T4#
Acosta misses with some punches.
Acosta misses with the head strike.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Acosta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Polichev.
Acosta misses with some punches.
Acosta has Polichev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polichev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivan Polichev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Acosta.
Acosta works on Polichev's body with a couple of short punches.
Polichev effectively controlling the action here.
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!
Polichev lands a nice shot to the body.
Polichev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polichev blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Acosta.
Polichev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polichev lands an uppercut.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Ivan Polichev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Polichev as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Acosta misses.
Acosta throws a hook to the side of Polichev's head but Polichev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acosta lands with a hook. Polichev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polichev is looking to clinch but Acosta is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Acosta has managed to clinch.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Polichev controls the action.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polichev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polichev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta lands a damaging elbow.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polichev tries to work over Acosta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Polichev controls the action.
Polichev tries a body shot but Acosta blocks it.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polichev's elbow.
Polichev struggles to land a body shot inside as Acosta controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Acosta.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polichev.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polichev's elbow.
Polichev stalling in the clinch.
Polichev tries to work over Acosta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Polichev.
Polichev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polichev.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Acosta working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Acosta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polichev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Polichev controls his hands.
Acosta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Acosta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polichev misses with a body punch.
Polichev blocks a body shot from Acosta.
Polichev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Acosta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Acosta tries to work over Polichev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polichev.
Polichev tries to throw a body punch but Acosta avoids it by throwing Polichev back against the cage.
Polichev working aggressively here.
Polichev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta lands an uppercut.#T3#
Polichev digs a right hand underneath Acosta's ribcage. Acosta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Polichev lands with a short shot to the head.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polichev misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Acosta.
Acosta tries a body shot but Polichev blocks it.
Acosta blocks a body shot from Polichev.
Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Polichev controls his hands.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Polichev gets through Acosta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polichev misses with some punches.
Acosta is working for takedown but Polichev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Polichev misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Polichev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Polichev controls the action.
Acosta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polichev has a couple of punches blocked by Acosta.
Acosta blocking some punches.
Acosta prevents a body shot from Polichev.
Polichev lands a right hand.
Acosta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polichev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Acosta.
Polichev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polichev's elbow.
Acosta prevents a body shot from Polichev.
Acosta works on Polichev's body with a couple of short punches.
Acosta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polichev is defending well.
Acosta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Polichev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Filipe Acosta.
I think Acosta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filipe Acosta!
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