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Event:
CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Cubbedge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Anderson
Cubbedge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cubbedge trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge postures up.
Anderson wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Anderson tries to improve his position but Cubbedge has taken his back! Cubbedge has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Anderson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cubbedge pushes Anderson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
An out of breath Bart Cubbedge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Anderson
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is not content to let Anderson control the position.#T2#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
My spies in The Academy Of Catch Wrestling inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T4#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T5##SUB2#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #T6#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T7#
Gracie trying to control here.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to control.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T9#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (10) Anderson
Gracie wants to control but Anderson postures up.#T10#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Anderson
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (12) Anderson#T13#
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T14#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 12 to 2.
Sparky Anderson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Sparky Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alopodis circles away.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Alopodis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Alopodis with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Alopodis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alopodis sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it. #SUB#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T1#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (5) Alopodis
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.#T3#
Alopodis takes Anderson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Anderson is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (5) vs (8) Alopodis
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position.
Alopodis doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (13) Alopodis
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Alopodis moves into full mount! Anderson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (16) Alopodis
Anderson regains half guard.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (19) Alopodis
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Alopodis isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Alopodis fails to advance to Anderson's back.
Anderson regains half guard.#T6#
Anderson is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (22) Alopodis
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis can't control as he wanted to and Anderson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well. #T7#
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (25) Alopodis
Anderson tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Anderson tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Anderson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (7) vs (28) Alopodis#T8#
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Anderson fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking to break Anderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alopodis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alopodis's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (9) vs (28) Alopodis#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T9#
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (12) vs (28) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well. #T10#
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (12) vs (32) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is trying to control but Anderson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Alopodis is looking to work his way around to Anderson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Anderson wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (12) vs (35) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.#T11##SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anderson for a finish.
Anderson is really stuck here.
Anderson turns into Alopodis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (35) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (37) Alopodis
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Anderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (18) vs (37) Alopodis
Anderson tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Alopodis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Anderson 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.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is really struggling to control Alopodis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Well,Anderson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Alopodis has his feet on Anderson's thighs here. He's pushed Anderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sparky Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Horse circles away easily#CL2#
and Horse moves into the clinch.
Horse tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard.
Horse stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Horse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Horse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horse works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horse is one step ahead there.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Horse looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Horse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Horse
Anderson is trying to control. Horse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Anderson is really struggling to control Horse but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Horse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horse.
Horse is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Horse is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Horse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (2) vs (4) Horse
Horse controlling his opponent.
Horse trying to control but Anderson is having none of it. #T4#
Anderson can't escape the position.
Horse trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Horse wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Horse wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Horse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Horse looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T7#
Horse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Horse is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Horse controlling from mount.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Horse tries to control but Anderson wriggling away. #T8#
Anderson tries to hold on but Horse pushes him away. #SUB2#
Anderson tries to improve his position but Horse has taken his back! Horse has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Anderson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Horse pushes Anderson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crazy Horse!
Crazy Horse gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sparky Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Gonzales
Gonzales wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson pushes down on Gonzales's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzales is defending well.
#SUB#
Gonzales is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Gonzales wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonzales is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Anderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gonzales wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gonzales is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Gonzales has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzales is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gonzales has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Anderson. Oh but Gonzales has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Anderson goes limp - he's gone! Gonzales jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Gonzales!
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Event:
CEC 685
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Cadman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cadman connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cadman blocks a head kick by Anderson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Cadman .
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Cadman seems unphased.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Cadman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Anderson misses with a combination
and Cadman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Cadman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cadman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cadman checks it.
Cadman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cadman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cadman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Cadman .
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cadman checks it.
Anderson cracks Cadman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cadman slips a straight right by Anderson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cadman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Cadman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cadman .
Anderson is looking to chop away at Cadman 's legs.
Cadman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Cadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Cadman is out of range.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cadman . Cadman obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cadman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cadman . That did some damage!
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Cadman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cadman tries to avoid it.
Cadman thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson with a jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Cadman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Cadman checks a leg kick.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadman ! But no joy.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Cadman with an uppercut!
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson takes a swing at Cadman 's ribcage but misses.
Cadman 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cadman lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Cadman 's legs.
Cadman looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.#T1#
Cadman throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cadman defends it nicely.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Cadman checks it
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cadman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cadman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cadman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Cadman blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Cadman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadman .
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cadman checks it.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Cadman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cadman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cadman throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Cadman blocks the low kick.
Cadman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cadman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cadman doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Cadman moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cadman . Cadman obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cadman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.#KD2#
Cadman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Anderson sprawling to the canvas! Anderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cadman finish him?!
#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Cadman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Good work by Cadman as he checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cadman .
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson takes a swing at Cadman 's ribcage but misses.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadman on the side of the head.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Cadman has him pressed against the cage.
Cadman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Cadman counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cadman checks a leg kick.
Cadman tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Cadman lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson cracks the inside of Cadman 's front leg.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Cadman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Cadman throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson 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.
Cadman throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.#TD#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cadman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Cadman .
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cadman taking a breather here. #T2#
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
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!
Cadman taking a breather here.
Cadman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cadman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Anderson tries to hold on but Cadman pushes him away.
Cadman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Cadman controlling his opponent.
Cadman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Cadman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Cadman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Cadman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cadman prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Cadman controlling his opponent.
Cadman looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Cadman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson tries to hold on but Cadman postures up.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Cadman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cadman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !
Post fight, an emotional Cayden Cadman said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
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Event:
EFC Braz vs Lambton 2
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Point slips a straight right by Anderson.
A head kick misses from Point.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
Point lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Point slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Point.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson cracks the inside of Point's front leg.
Anderson lunges at Point with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Point's hand.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Point.
Point is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Point scores with a push kick.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Point is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Point's hands, connecting with Point's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Point has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Anderson is thwarting Point's attempts to control the position.
Anderson throwing shots but Point is blocking nicely.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Point with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Point keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Point won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Point blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson. #T3#
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Point with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Point has managed to free his arm - good work.
Point felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson throws a strike but Point avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson stands up over Point, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Point avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson passes Point's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Point defending well.
Point is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Point avoid being mounted?#T4#
Point keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Point dodges it nicely.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Point's head.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Point dodges it nicely.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Point does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Point is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Point to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
Point looks to throw a body kick
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Point moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Point just manages to avoid it.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Point moves his leg out of the way.
Point throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Point.
Point swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Point backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Point working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson prevents Point from breaking the clinch.
Point looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Point avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Point blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Point taking a breather.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Point blocks it.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point wants to break the clinch but can't.
Point lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Point breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jesse Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Point bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson stalks Point and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Point's face. Point staggers backwards, shaken.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Point.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Point flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Point can do to turn this around?
Anderson works Point's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Point tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Anderson slips under a jab.
Point throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson cracks Point with a good jab.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Point misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Point looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Point on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Point appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Point shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson jabs Point right on the nose. Point blinks but takes it well.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Point's legs.
Point let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Point misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Point has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Point and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Point connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Point is quick to defend against it.
Point shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Point swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Point scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Point at a distance.
Point lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Point connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
As Point backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Point checks a leg kick.
Jab from Point.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Point to counter with a crisp jab.
Point throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson thumps Point with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Point let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Point napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Anderson grinds an elbow into Point's temple.
Anderson with the ground and pound but Point regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Point avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing shots but Point is blocking nicely.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson. #T1#
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Point defending well though.
Point has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Point avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Point is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Point is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Anderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Point takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Point trying to control the position.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson postures up in Point's guard and throws a big left but Point blocks it.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Point is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Point has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
And Point responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Point there.
Point looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Point throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Point throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Point has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Point sees it coming and moves out of range.
Point drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Point checks it well.
Point walks into a left hand.
Anderson digs a good hook to Point's body.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Point fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Point lands a jab.
Anderson lands with a cross. #T4#
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson slips a straight right by Point.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Point looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Point takes a step back to recover.
Point's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Point if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab by Anderson.
Point wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Point is quick to defend against it.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Point misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Point lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Anderson moves away from the strike by Point.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Point.
Point takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Point throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Point jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Point's front leg but catches the back leg as Point tries to avoid it.
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
Point dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Point throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Point throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Point scores with a push kick.
Anderson swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Point walks into a jab.
Point throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Point throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Point jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Point at a distance.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Point moved away.
Point chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Point sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Point has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Point and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Point ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range.
Point throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Point connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Point darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Point lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Point is looking to land body kicks.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Point quickly recovers to half guard.
Point is looking to improve his position.
Point keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Point's temple. #T4##SUB#
Anderson looking for a submission but Point manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Point looking for a sweep. Not yet Point, not yet.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson postures up in Point's guard and throws a big left but Point blocks it.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Point keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson postures up in Point's guard and throws a big left but Point blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range.
Point looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson works Point's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Point slips under a jab from Anderson.
Point shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Point's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
A countering left hand to the body from Point misses.
Point is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Point takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Point throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Point misses. #T1#
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Point scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson cracks Point with an open hand slap.#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Point - that landed with a thud.
Point misses with a punch to the body.
Point blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Point breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Point.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Jab by Anderson.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Point takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Point takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson jabs Point to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson jabs Point to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
That kick from Point tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Point misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Point lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Point looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Point misses with a straight right.
Point fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Point.
Anderson with a jab.
Point scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
#T4#
Anderson sizes up Point with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Point moves his leg out of the way.
Point swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Point throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Point.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Point circles away from the clinch attempt.
Point buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jesse Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Sparky Anderson.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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EFC Camara vs Ladd
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#R1#
Anderson tests Boxer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boxer 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.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boxer checks it well.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Boxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Boxer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Boxer settles back down. #T1#
Anderson throws a low kick but Boxer avoids it.
Boxer catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Boxer lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
A countering left hand to the body from Boxer misses.
Boxer with a jab.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Boxer moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boxer.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Boxer misses the jab.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boxer.
Anderson slips a straight right by Boxer.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boxer checks a leg kick.
Boxer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good work by Boxer as he checks the leg kick.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boxer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boxer. That one must have hurt.
Boxer blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Boxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.
Boxer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Boxer is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Nice shot lands for Boxer.
Boxer scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer moves out of range as Anderson strikes.#T4#
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson slips a jab from Boxer.
Boxer tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boxer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Boxer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boxer thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boxer.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxer! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Boxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Boxer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Boxer checks it.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Boxer throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boxer.
Boxer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boxer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boxer slips under a jab from Anderson.
Boxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kick Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boxer checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boxer - the referee stops the clock and Anderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boxer. Anderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boxer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Boxer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Boxer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Boxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.#T2#
Anderson moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Boxer's body.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Boxer gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Boxer works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxer is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Boxer tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Boxer ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boxer has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Boxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Boxer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Anderson swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boxer is out of range. #T4#
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Boxer's legs.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Boxer is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boxer is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anderson trying to control the action but Boxer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kick Boxer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Boxer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boxer.
Boxer tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Boxer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boxer scrambles back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boxer just manages to avoid it.
Boxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Boxer misses.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Boxer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boxer tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Boxer throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Boxer.
Boxer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Boxer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Boxer.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.#T2#
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Boxer moves away and avoids it.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Boxer didn't expect that.
Boxer is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Boxer's brow.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving. #T3#
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Boxer trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson cracks Boxer with a solid left hand.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer is keeping the position for now.
Boxer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Boxer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Boxer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson digs a good hook to Boxer's body.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Boxer tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boxer's calf.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson slips a jab from Boxer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boxer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Boxer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Boxer catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Boxer misses.
Boxer throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boxer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxer duly obliges. #TD#
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Boxer tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson working the ground and pound but Boxer is defending the strikes.
Anderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Anderson is chipping away with strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Boxer is right now.
Boxer is continuing to stall.
Anderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Boxer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Anderson controlling from side mount.
Boxer can't do much from the bottom here.
Boxer is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Boxer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson cracks Boxer with a big right hand but Boxer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boxer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anderson misses with the ground and pound.
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but Boxer defends.
Anderson trying to control the position but Boxer is working away.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson had his way with Kick Boxer in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer connects with a high kick.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Boxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer is looking to land body kicks.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxer swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boxer moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Boxer lands with a good body shot.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Boxer's knee but Boxer avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boxer - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Boxer clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxer at a distance.
Boxer connects with a jab.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Boxer's leg. Boxer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boxer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Boxer counters with a solid body kick.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Boxer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boxer checks a low kick from Anderson.
Boxer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Decent striking displayed by Boxer there.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
And Anderson counters with a quick kick to the body but Boxer blocks it.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Boxer is out of range.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson thumps Boxer with a low kick.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Boxer.
#T3#
Anderson lands with a hook. Boxer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxer throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boxer's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boxer checks the leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boxer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Boxer.
An inside leg kick lands from Boxer.
Anderson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxer looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Boxer connects with the punch.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Boxer moved away.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boxer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
EFC Izmir vs Pulu
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Kenway cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Kenway 's knee.
Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kenway scores with a shot to the body.
Kenway takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Kenway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kenway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Kenway didn't see that one coming.
Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson slips a straight right by Kenway.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenway scores with a hook.
Kenway lands a lovely overhand right.
Kenway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenway.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenway throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Kenway throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kenway!
#T2#
Anderson cracks the inside of Kenway's front leg.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Kenway.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson clobbers Kenway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Kenway is looking to land body kicks.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Kenway misses.
A punch combination from Kenway misses.
Anderson delivers a nice body kick.
Kenway connects with a crisp jab.
Kenway has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kenway looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming. #TD#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kenway is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson is working Kenway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Kenway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenway is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Kenway.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Kenway circles away easily
and Kenway counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Kenway misses.
Kenway checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenway is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Kenway digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Kenway's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Anderson misses.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head. #T1#
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenway scores with a punch to the head.
Kenway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway lands a right hook to the body.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Kenway jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson wants to slow Kenway down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Kenway.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab. #T2#
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws a low kick but Kenway moves out of range easily.
Anderson takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Kenway.
Kenway connects with a high kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenway.
Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Kenway throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Kenway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.#T3#
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kenway defends it nicely.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Kenway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenway drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenway clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenway as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Kenway scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway misses with a wild combination.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson. #ES2#
Kenway bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down.
Kenway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Kenway checks it
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Kenway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Kenway takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kenway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Kenway misses.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kenway just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kenway quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Kenway dodges it nicely.
Anderson winds up and cracks Kenway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenway's head.
Kenway wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is keen to just control but Kenway is a slippery customer.#T2#
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kenway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Kenway gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Anderson defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Kenway counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenway throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Kenway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Kenway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenway throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Kenway scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenway's head.
A swing and a miss from Kenway.#T4#
Kenway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Kenway.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Kenway throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Kenway.
I've got Kenway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFC Panda vs Takeishi
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Anderson.
Bandicoot takes one to the side of the head.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Anderson cracks Bandicoot with an open hand slap.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Bandicoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bandicoot does it's job there.
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!
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Bandicoot keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Anderson clinches up with Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Bandicoot up, before dumping him to the ground. Bandicoot manages to land in guard.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Bandicoot is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandicoot is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Anderson wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandicoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Anderson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bandicoot doesn't defend quickly enough and Anderson has managed to lock this one up! Can Bandicoot escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Anderson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
EFC Boxer vs Anderson
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Boxer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Boxer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Boxer's ribs.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Boxer counters with a thumping low kick.
Boxer throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Anderson scores with a jab. Boxer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boxer pushes Anderson away with a front kick.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boxer throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Boxer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boxer blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Boxer gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Boxer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boxer manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Boxer's guard.
Boxer controlling the position.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boxer has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
It looked like Boxer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Boxer avoids it well.
Boxer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Boxer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Boxer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Boxer's head.
Boxer throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson punishes Boxer's body with a nice straight punch.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson lands a jab.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Boxer off the cage and back into range.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boxer doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Boxer.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxer tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Boxer misses.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body.
Boxer connects with a nice looking jab.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boxer tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Boxer is out of range. #CL#
Boxer clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anderson jumps guard and drags Boxer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Anderson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Boxer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Anderson has tightened it up now! Boxer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
EFC Higgs vs Carsara
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Bamalog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Bamalog misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Bamalog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bamalog looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Bamalog lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bamalog napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bamalog is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anderson scoring with punches from side control.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bamalog pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bamalog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamalog managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the position but Bamalog is working away.
Bamalog parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bamalog to escape.
Bamalog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Anderson working over Bamalog with some ground and pound. Bamalog looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bamalog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bamalog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson won't allow Bamalog to sweep him here.
Anderson postures up in Bamalog's guard and throws a big left but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog managing to control the position.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bamalog keeps moving.
Bamalog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVB#
Bamalog trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.#SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Bamalog defends it easily.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bamalog works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamalog pulls his head out easily.
Bamalog not doing much here.
Bamalog prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Bamalog with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bamalog trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Bamalog controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Bamalog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Bamalog controlling the action here.#SU2#
Bamalog gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson scores with a hook.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
It seemed like Bamalog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog blocks a leg kick.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamalog can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Bamalog's head back.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Bamalog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamalog! But no joy.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Bamalog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Bamalog is out of range.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bamalog is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bamalog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Bamalog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Bamalog misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Bamalog down.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Bamalog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Anderson scores with a jab.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bamalog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson cracks Bamalog with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bamalog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Bamalog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Bamalog finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson digs a good hook to Bamalog's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bamalog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bamalog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamalog tries to clinch up.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bamalog. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Teke Bamalog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bamalog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Bamalog counters with a nice body kick.
Bamalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Bamalog's body. Bamalog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Bamalog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Bamalog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Bamalog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bamalog continues to drive forward.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bamalog. That did some damage!
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Bamalog ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
A big left from Anderson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bamalog slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bamalog's head backwards.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bamalog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson moves out of range as Bamalog strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog misses with a looping right.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bamalog misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
That kick from Anderson tenderised Bamalog's leg. Bamalog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bamalog misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamalog throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Bamalog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Bamalog counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bamalog walks into a jab.
Bamalog cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson feints and then cracks Bamalog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamalog down.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamalog! But no joy.
A big right from Bamalog misses.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamalog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bamalog tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bamalog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Bamalog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamalog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson slips under a jab from Bamalog.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Bamalog's leg. Bamalog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Bamalog saw that one coming.
Anderson backing away here, and Bamalog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bamalog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Anderson jumps guard but Bamalog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Bamalog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Bamalog settles back down.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Bamalog's shoulder, as Bamalog tries to avoid the shot.
Bamalog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamalog counters with an inside leg kick.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
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 Sparky Anderson.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
EFC Gozen vs Matsuoka
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Entei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Entei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Entei defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Entei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.
Anderson throws a body punch but Entei moves out of range.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Entei misses the shot to the body.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range as Entei throws a body kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there #CL2#
and Entei moves into the clinch.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Entei tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Entei stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Entei lands a left hand.
Entei misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow. #T1#
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Entei blocks with his arms.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Entei's ribcage. Entei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
#TD#
Anderson jumps guard.
#SUB#
Entei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson wants to hit a switch here but Entei passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there!
Entei looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Anderson regains half guard.
Entei is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Entei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Entei tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Entei performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Entei is going to stand back up.
#T3##SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Entei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Entei controlling the action here. #SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Entei is going to stand back up.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Entei throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Entei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Entei throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Entei is looking to get back to is feet but Anderson passes into side control.
Anderson trying to control the position but Entei is working away.
Entei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Entei is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Entei tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Entei is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Entei misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Entei down.
Entei slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Entei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick but Entei avoids it.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei checks a leg kick.
Entei looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harry Entei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Entei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Entei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Entei swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entei.
Entei throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Entei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Entei throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Entei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Entei counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Entei moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Entei misses.
Entei is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Entei throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Entei misses with a wild combination.
Anderson throws a jab when Entei was well out of range.
Entei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Entei sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Entei sprawls well.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a body punch but Entei moves out of range.
Entei is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Entei looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Entei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Entei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Entei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Entei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Entei.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Entei.
Anderson throws a push kick but Entei slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Entei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Entei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Entei counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Entei finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Entei's guard.
Entei wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Entei controlling the position.#ES2#
Entei has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anderson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Entei.
Anderson sizes up Entei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Entei throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Entei tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Anderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Entei down.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Entei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Entei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Entei throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Entei moves his leg out of the way.
Entei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Entei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Entei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Entei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Entei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Entei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Entei at a distance.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Entei.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Entei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Entei throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Entei is out of range.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Entei checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Entei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Entei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Entei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Anderson swings for the body but Entei moves out of range.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Entei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Entei throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Entei staying out of range there.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Entei.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entei.
Entei connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Entei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Entei is out of range.
Anderson cracks Entei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Entei thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson moves out of range as Entei strikes.
Anderson misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Entei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harry Entei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson keeps control of Entei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Entei back against the cage.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Entei breaks from the clinch.
Entei walks into a jab.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Entei under the eye.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson sets himself, and Entei steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Entei backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Entei misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFC Whymer vs Lampton
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Anderson blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson with a hook.
McGuire throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire 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.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Anderson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Anderson throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Anderson throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Anderson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
McGuire slips a straight right by Anderson.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson cracks McGuire with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Anderson tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson motions for McGuire to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a combination. McGuire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Anderson misses the jab.
McGuire throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A right-left combo lands from McGuire.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson motions for McGuire to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire slips under a jab from Anderson.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.#T3##CL#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Anderson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson 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.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson misses with a looping left.#T4#
McGuire lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Anderson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
McGuire tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire blocking some punches.
#T3#
Anderson blocking some punches.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Anderson has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4##SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGuire escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McGuire.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEFC 335
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Hanak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Hanak finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanak blocks a leg kick.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Hanak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanak defends well.#SUB#
Hanak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanak has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson controls Hanak momentarily but Hanak frees himself. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Hanak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanak trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Hanak sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Hanak defends easily.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hanak from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson is trying to keep Hanak in close.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Hanak slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Hanak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanak works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanak trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Hanak defends easily.
Anderson is trying to keep Hanak in close.
Hanak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanak showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Hanak pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Anderson working a defensive guard but Hanak passes into half guard.
Anderson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanak.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanak in particular looking to stall.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanak.
Anderson trying to hold on to Hanak's head to control him but Hanak postures up.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Hanak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Hanak is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Hanak postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hanak from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Hanak postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Hanak counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanak tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Hanak moves away and avoids it.
Hanak with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Hanak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Hanak tries to land a body kick
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson moves out of range as Hanak throws a body kick.
A left lands for Anderson.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Hanak's leg. Hanak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Hanak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanak was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hanak misses.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Hanak shakes it off.#TD2#
Hanak gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanak connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to control Hanak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson is staying active underneath Hanak, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Hanak working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hanak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Hanak passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hanak with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanak cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Hanak working Anderson over with strikes here.
Hanak wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hanak there.
Hanak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson landing a few short strikes.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is positioning himself well to prevent Hanak advancing to mount.
Anderson wants to control but Hanak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanak is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Hanak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lukas Hanak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Hanak in his half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Hanak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Hanak lands with a punch from half guard.
Hanak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Hanak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Hanak cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Hanak misses its intended target.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanak checks it well.
A shot to the liver by Hanak. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanak.
Hanak punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanak checks a leg kick.
Hanak throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanak counters with a nice leg kick.
Hanak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Hanak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Hanak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
A low kick from Hanak misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanak misses with a low kick.
Hanak 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.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanak.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanak!
Anderson avoids the body shot from Hanak.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Hanak avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Good exchange - Hanak coming out on top.
Anderson tries a low kick but Hanak avoids it.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Hanak scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
letting Hanak counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Hanak.
Hanak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Anderson defending well as Hanak loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson misses with a hook. Hanak ducked under it nicely.
Hanak looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Hanak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson checks a low kick from Hanak.
Hanak avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Hanak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanak throws out the jab.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Hanak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanak continues to drive forward.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Hanak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Hanak throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanak, as that shot connected.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Hanak moves into the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Hanak.
Hanak lands a body punch.
Anderson has Hanak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hanak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hanak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Hanak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanak finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanak slips nicely into half guard.
Hanak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hanak is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Hanak is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson has hold of Hanak's hands but Hanak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanak working Anderson over with strikes.
Hanak winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson trying to hold on to Hanak's head to control him but Hanak postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanak lands strikes from half guard.
Hanak trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Hanak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanak doesn't seem phased though.
Hanak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Hanak.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Hanak's defenses.
Hanak moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanak sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanak.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hanak. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Hanak.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
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!
Hanak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Hanak flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Hanak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Hanak jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Hanak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanak moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanak misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanak misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson misses the jab.
Hanak jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson checks the leg kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanak is just out of range.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanak misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanak lands a jab to the head.
Hanak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanak stuffs the takedown.
Hanak takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanak checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Anderson shoots in but Hanak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Anderson throws a leg kick but Hanak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Hanak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanak throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanak misses with a low kick.
Anderson swings for the body but Hanak moves out of range.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanak defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Hanak catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Hanak slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Hanak blocks it.
Hanak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Hanak checks it.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanak just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Hanak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Hanak 's knee.
Hanak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Hanak lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Hanak moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Hanak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hanak throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Hanak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Hanak avoids a kick to the body.
Hanak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Hanak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hanak misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hanak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanak throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Hanak throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hanak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanak misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a low kick but Hanak avoids it.
Hanak checks a low kick from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanak looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Hanak lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanak just manages to avoid it.
Hanak misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson staying out of range there.#T1#
Hanak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanak is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Hanak checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Hanak takes one to the chin there.
Hanak swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Hanak drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Hanak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hanak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hanak throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanak, as that shot connected.
Hanak throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Hanak in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson avoiding damage as Hanak throws knees to the body.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanak scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanak.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Hanak tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Hanak back against the cage.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Hanak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanak.
Hanak tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson jumps guard but Hanak stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Hanak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanak backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Hanak working aggressively here.
Hanak struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Lukas Hanak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hanak misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Hanak.
Hanak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanak misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanak's elbow.
Hanak misses with some punches.
Hanak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Hanak avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanak.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanak misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Hanak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Anderson.
A short left from Hanak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Hanak.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
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 Sparky Anderson.
I think Hanak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lukas Hanak!
Lukas Hanak is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Lukas Hanak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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CEFC 334
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Alviso misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD#
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alviso flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Alviso tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alviso is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Alviso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alviso sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alviso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson is thwarting Alviso's attempts to control the position.
Alviso tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T1#
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Alviso defends the submission attempt.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Alviso trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Alviso's hands, connecting with Alviso's forehead.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson working over Alviso with some ground and pound. Alviso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Alviso is rocked!#T2##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Alviso is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Alviso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alviso is still trying to improve position.
Alviso seems to have recovered his senses.
Alviso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Alviso tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson scores with a big shot! Alviso's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Alviso! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Sparky Anderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jerome Alviso spoke after the fight, saying 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.
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Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Fietsora's head back.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Fietsora ducks down to avoid it.
Fietsora wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fietsora misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Fietsora 's knee.
Fietsora throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Fietsora didn't see that one coming.
Fietsora tries to clinch up.
Fietsora misses with the combination.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Fietsora misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
#T1#
Anderson avoiding damage as Fietsora throws knees to the body.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Fietsora.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fietsora is defending well.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Fietsora blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson is working Fietsora over against the cage.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fietsora has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Fietsora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Fietsora leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fietsora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Fietsora is blocking nicely.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fietsora.
A hook to the body from Fietsora.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Fietsora is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Fietsora - that landed with a thud.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand. #T3#
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Fietsora avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Fietsora tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Fietsora blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Fietsora prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romulus Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Fietsora's takedown attempt.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fietsora throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fietsora trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fietsora gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson lands with a hook. Fietsora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fietsora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fietsora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson throws a jab when Fietsora was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fietsora misses its target.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Fietsora.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Anderson catches Fietsora right on the button with a cross.
Fietsora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Fietsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fietsora moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fietsora.
Fietsora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fietsora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a hook but Fietsora avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Fietsora moves away and avoids it.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Fietsora fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fietsora on the side of the head.
Fietsora is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Fietsora takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fietsora takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Fietsora managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Fietsora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Fietsora holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Fietsora is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fietsora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson has Fietsora pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fietsora manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fietsora smiles and moves away.
Romulus Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Fietsora wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Fietsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fietsora misses with a wild combination.
Fietsora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Fietsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Fietsora avoids it with no problem.
Anderson cracks Fietsora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fietsora to the ground. Anderson is now in Fietsora's guard.
Fietsora wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fietsora's guard.
Fietsora is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fietsora avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Anderson 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.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Fietsora controlling the position well.
Fietsora tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Fietsora dodges it nicely.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Fietsora dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fietsora is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fietsora staying out of range there.
Fietsora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Fietsora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Nice uppercut lands for Fietsora. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Fietsora tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Fietsora - just one landing.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Fietsora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fietsora's head.
Anderson cracks the inside of Fietsora's front leg.
Romulus Fietsora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Fietsora throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Fietsora wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Fietsora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Fietsora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fietsora tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Fietsora tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Fietsora gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fietsora is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Fietsora wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fietsora's head.
Anderson postures up in Fietsora's guard and throws a big left but Fietsora blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Fietsora slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fietsora can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Fietsora trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#SUB2#
Fietsora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Anderson has his foot on Fietsora's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fietsora works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romulus Fietsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Fietsora from standing up.
Fietsora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Fietsora wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson 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.#SUB2#
Anderson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fietsora rolls with it to try and escape but Anderson cranks on the arm and Fietsora is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
A very excited looking Sparky Anderson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Date: Feb 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Salieri throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salieri.
Salieri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salieri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Salieri.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Salieri misses with a leg kick.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Salieri blocks the low kick.
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
Salieri scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Salieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Salieri saw that one coming.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Salieri.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Salieri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Salieri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Salieri misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Salieri misses.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson is looking to wear down Salieri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salieri misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salieri catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salieri.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Salieri moved out of range nicely.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salieri feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Salieri scores with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Antonio Salieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.#T3#
Good exchange - Salieri coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson cracks the inside of Salieri's front leg.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Salieri tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salieri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson checks a low kick from Salieri.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Salieri's belly button to the back.
Salieri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily. #T4#
A combination from Salieri does no damage.
Salieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salieri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Salieri's shoulder, as Salieri tries to avoid the shot.
Salieri lands a head shot.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Salieri.
Salieri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
And Salieri responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Salieri misses #TD#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Salieri didn't expect that.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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#
Good shot there by Salieri.
Salieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws a hook but Salieri avoids it easily.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson is leaning against Salieri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salieri avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salieri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salieri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salieri.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Salieri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Salieri can turn it around.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Salieri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salieri throws an elbow that misses.
Salieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sparky Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salieri tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Salieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salieri working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Anderson. #T2#
Salieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salieri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Salieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Salieri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salieri throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Salieri scoring with some ground and pound.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Salieri defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow. #SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Salieri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salieri works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson is trying to keep Salieri in close.
Anderson 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.
Salieri is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Salieri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Salieri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Salieri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salieri is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Salieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Salieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salieri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson 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#
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Salieri throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Salieri lands a lovely overhand right.
Salieri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Salieri takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson dives in and grabs Salieri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salieri pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Salieri moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salieri.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salieri takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salieri misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salieri at a distance.
Salieri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Salieri's head.
Salieri cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with the combination.
Salieri flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.#T1#
Anderson defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salieri lands a jab.
Salieri slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salieri.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Salieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Salieri avoids it well and moves away.
Salieri jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Anderson thuds a left hand into Salieri's body.
Salieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Salieri throws an off balance right hand
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Salieri misses the jab.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Salieri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salieri.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salieri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Salieri moved away.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Salieri looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Salieri moves out of range as Anderson strikes.#T3#
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Salieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salieri is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salieri tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salieri to the ground. Salieri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Salieri.
Anderson moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Salieri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salieri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salieri scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Salieri slips the punch.
A slow jab from Salieri misses its intended target. #T4#
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Salieri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Salieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Salieri off the cage and back into range.
Salieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson cracks Salieri with an open hand slap.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Salieri.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salieri tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Salieri throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Salieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Salieri.
I think Salieri 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 270
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvalho misses with a hook
and Rienfeldt counters with an outside leg kick.
Rienfeldt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carvalho wants to land a leg kick but Rienfeldt is out of range.
A cross from Carvalho lands.
Carvalho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rienfeldt.
Carvalho scores with the left hand. Rienfeldt knows he should have avoided that one.
Rienfeldt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carvalho momentarily.
The fighters circling - Rienfeldt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rienfeldt feints and then cracks Carvalho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carvalho down.
Rienfeldt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho moves out of range as Rienfeldt strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rienfeldt takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rienfeldt throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rienfeldt misses. #T1#
Rienfeldt throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt blocks a leg kick.
Carvalho moves out of range of the leg kick from Rienfeldt.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rienfeldt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carvalho checks a leg kick.
Carvalho misses with a hook
and Rienfeldt counters with a nice body shot.
Rienfeldt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rienfeldt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carvalho 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.
A clash of legs there as Rienfeldt blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Rienfeldt.
Carvalho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rienfeldt. That did some damage!
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carvalho throws a chopping leg kick but Rienfeldt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rienfeldt throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Rienfeldt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rienfeldt connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rienfeldt slips under a jab from Carvalho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Rienfeldt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rienfeldt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rienfeldt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt misses the jab.
Rienfeldt looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Carvalho blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho defending well as Rienfeldt loads up on a big left hand.
Fredrik Rienfeldt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carvalho.
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Rienfeldt closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Carvalho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Carvalho pulls Rienfeldt into guard.
Rienfeldt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carvalho seems keen to control Rienfeldt's posture.#SUB2#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rienfeldt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho controls Rienfeldt momentarily but Rienfeldt frees himself.
Rienfeldt is looking to stand up but Carvalho won't let him.
Carvalho working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rienfeldt defends well.
Rienfeldt wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Rienfeldt passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Rienfeldt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rienfeldt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carvalho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rienfeldt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carvalho scrambles back to his feet.
Rienfeldt throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fredrik Rienfeldt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Carvalho is predictable there
letting Rienfeldt counter with a right hand.
Rienfeldt scores with a spinning back kick!
Carvalho misses with a right hand
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rienfeldt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carvalho scoring well with a low kick there.
Rienfeldt throws a low kick but Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho lands a high kick!
Carvalho throws a low kick but Rienfeldt avoids it.
Rienfeldt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Rienfeldt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rienfeldt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carvalho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carvalho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rienfeldt backwards.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Rienfeldt tries a body shot but Carvalho blocks it.
#BC#
Rienfeldt breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Rienfeldt avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Rienfeldt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rienfeldt throws out a leg kick but Carvalho moves out of range and Rienfeldt only half commits.
Rienfeldt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rienfeldt checks the leg kick.
Rienfeldt thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rienfeldt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a jab to the body
and Rienfeldt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho takes one on the button.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Carvalho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rienfeldt is looking to get back to is feet but Carvalho passes into side control.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carvalho in side control, throwing shots but Rienfeldt defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho with the ground and pound but Rienfeldt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rienfeldt is looking to escape.
Rienfeldt is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rienfeldt is working hard here to advance position.
Carvalho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rienfeldt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rienfeldt's head.
Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carvalho stands up over Rienfeldt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Rienfeldt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho trying to control but Rienfeldt is working from the bottom.
Rienfeldt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Rienfeldt wriggles free and stands up.
Carvalho throws a solid leg kick but Rienfeldt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carvalho.
A low kick from Carvalho misses
and Rienfeldt counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Rienfeldt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Rienfeldt avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Carvalho lands a body shot.
Rienfeldt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rienfeldt's calf.
Rienfeldt misses the shot to the body.
Rienfeldt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rienfeldt tries to land a leg kick but Carvalho saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Rienfeldt looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
Rienfeldt takes one on the button.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Rienfeldt saw it coming and moves away.
Carvalho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rienfeldt takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carvalho is looking to land body kicks.
Rienfeldt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carvalho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carvalho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carvalho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rienfeldt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Carvalho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rienfeldt tries to bench press Carvalho off him but Carvalho keeps the position.
Gustavo Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho is trying to ground and pound but Rienfeldt uses the momentary lack of control by Carvalho to regain half guard.
Carvalho prevents Rienfeldt from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho prevents Rienfeldt from standing back up.
Carvalho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rienfeldt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rienfeldt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carvalho throws an elbow that misses. Rienfeldt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carvalho's guard. Nice move by Rienfeldt!#REVR##SU#
Rienfeldt stands up from Carvalho's guard - Rienfeldt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carvalho lands with a shot to the body.
Rienfeldt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rienfeldt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rienfeldt checks a leg kick nicely.
Rienfeldt throws a lazy uppercut
and Carvalho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rienfeldt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
And Rienfeldt counters with a quick kick to the body but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rienfeldt manages to avoid it.
Rienfeldt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Rienfeldt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Rienfeldt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Rienfeldt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carvalho really felt that one!
Carvalho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Rienfeldt.
Carvalho throws a low kick, looking for Rienfeldt's leg but Rienfeldt calmly moves out of range.
Rienfeldt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Carvalho is looking to score with low kicks.
Rienfeldt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rienfeldt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a hook but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Jab by Carvalho.
Rienfeldt lands a two punch combo.
Carvalho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carvalho.#T3#
Carvalho takes a swing at Rienfeldt's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Carvalho.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carvalho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rienfeldt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carvalho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rienfeldt with a body shot.
Rienfeldt lunges at Carvalho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carvalho's hand.
Rienfeldt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rienfeldt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rienfeldt throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvalho tries to clinch but Rienfeldt is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Carvalho.
Rienfeldt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Carvalho is predictable there
enabling Rienfeldt to counter with a crisp jab.
Rienfeldt misses with an uppercut.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Rienfeldt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Rienfeldt misses with a hook.
Carvalho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick.
Rienfeldt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rienfeldt defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Rienfeldt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Carvalho blocks the leg kick.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Rienfeldt 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.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Rienfeldt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho swings for the body but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Rienfeldt misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustavo Carvalho.
I think Carvalho 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
After the fight, Gustavo Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GC 266
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carvalho's head backwards.
Carvalho cracks Rydeland with an open hand slap.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.#T1#
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland wants to counter with a clinch but Carvalho pushes him away.
We've been hearing reports that Carvalho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Rydeland seems unphased.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
Rydeland 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.
Carvalho throws a front kick aimed at Rydeland's knee but Rydeland avoids it well.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland ducks right into an uppercut from Carvalho.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Rydeland defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carvalho!
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rydeland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
Carvalho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carvalho slips a jab from Rydeland.
Carvalho 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.
Rydeland slips under a jab.
Carvalho moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Rydeland scores with a jab.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carvalho.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target. #T3#
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Carvalho counters with an inside leg kick.
Rydeland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook.
Carvalho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
A jab lands there for Carvalho.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Carvalho misses. #T4##TD#
Carvalho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rydeland to the mat! Rydeland manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho won't allow Rydeland to sweep him here.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Rydeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rydeland escapes and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carvalho is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it.
Carvalho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rydeland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it. #SUB2#
Rydeland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carvalho tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Rydeland's shoulder, as Rydeland tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Rydeland.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
Rydeland lands a really nice looking cross but Carvalho seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Rydeland moves out of range easily.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Carvalho scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Rydeland.
Carvalho cracks Rydeland with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rydeland can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to slow Rydeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Carvalho misses with a hook
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand. #TD#
Carvalho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rydeland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carvalho is in Rydeland's guard.
Carvalho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Rydeland.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Rydeland blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Rydeland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom. #T2#
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho distracts Rydeland with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carvalho is in close to Rydeland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho pushing down on Rydeland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carvalho throwing shots but Rydeland is blocking nicely.
Rydeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rydeland moves into full guard.
Rydeland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Carvalho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rydeland is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rydeland passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rydeland winds up and cracks Carvalho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Rydeland is controlling well.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Rydeland in his half guard.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Rydeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Rydeland drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydeland slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Rydeland in his half guard.
Rydeland blocks the strikes from Carvalho.
#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
John Rydeland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho trying to control but Rydeland postures up.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rydeland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 Gustavo Carvalho 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#
Carvalho throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Rydeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydeland also avoids with ease.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvalho needs to keep his hands up - Rydeland had a free shot at his head there.
Rydeland 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.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Carvalho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carvalho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range and Carvalho settles back down.
Carvalho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rydeland misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
As Rydeland backs away, Carvalho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Carvalho misses
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Carvalho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carvalho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland cracks Carvalho with a good jab.
Rydeland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Rydeland's shoulder, as Rydeland tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Rydeland saw it coming and moves away.
Carvalho cracks the inside of Rydeland's front leg.
Carvalho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rydeland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Rydeland throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown. Rydeland fights it but they end up in guard.
Rydeland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carvalho's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rydeland distracts Carvalho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Rydeland defends easily.
Rydeland stands up over Carvalho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Rydeland landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle here but Rydeland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rydeland is working Carvalho over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rydeland lands a nice forearm strike.
Rydeland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carvalho struggling a bit here.
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rydeland working the head with strikes.
Carvalho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Carvalho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rydeland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Rydeland.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carvalho 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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#R1#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Carvalho scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Carvalho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Carvalho moves his leg out of the way.
Carvalho lands a head shot.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
A leg kick checked by Carvalho.#T1#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Carvalho forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Carvalho, against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz 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.
Carvalho darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Carvalho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Carvalho working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Carvalho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB#
Carvalho has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Carvalho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Diaz working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carvalho has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Carvalho working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diaz throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Carvalho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carvalho if he has to take too many more of those.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Carvalho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carvalho.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carvalho defends it well.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Carvalho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz 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.
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho lands a couple of elbows.
Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carvalho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamerun Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carvalho lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Carvalho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz winds up and cracks Carvalho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Carvalho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diaz pushes past his half guard into mount!
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Carvalho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz landing shots from mount.
Diaz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carvalho wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Carvalho is rocked!
Diaz lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Carvalho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carvalho is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz 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!
#R3#
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho seems to have got his legs back now.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Carvalho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Carvalho feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Diaz throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho is looking to counter punch.
Carvalho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Diaz checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Diaz misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carvalho.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #T2#
Diaz with a nice cross.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz stuns Carvalho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carvalho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Carvalho's legs.
Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carvalho.#T3#
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carvalho throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Carvalho only half commits.
Diaz sizes up Carvalho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz 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.
Diaz lands an overhand right.#T4#
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carvalho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carvalho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carvalho taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Carvalho is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Carvalho misses the target.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Carvalho's knee but Carvalho avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carvalho.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carvalho blocks a low kick nicely.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carvalho lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Carvalho throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Carvalho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Carvalho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carvalho takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho checks the leg kick.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Diaz slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Diaz throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Carvalho defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Carvalho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target. #T3#
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz shoots in but Carvalho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Carvalho walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
A left lands for Diaz.
Carvalho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz connects with a body shot.#T4#
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Carvalho had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Carvalho settles back down.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Diaz thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Carvalho checks it.
Carvalho checks a leg kick.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carvalho with a body shot.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Carvalho 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.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Jab by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Carvalho avoids a kick to the body.
Carvalho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Carvalho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Carvalho is now in Diaz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving. #SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Diaz trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Carvalho has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho looking to control.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is pushing down on Carvalho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carvalho is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvalho punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamerun Diaz.
Well Diaz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Kamerun Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GC 253
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Poggle thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Poggle.
Poggle lands with a right hand.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Poggle's shoulder, as Poggle tries to avoid the shot.
Poggle's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poggle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Carvalho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Poggle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carvalhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Poggle does no damage.
Carvalho cracks Poggle with an open hand slap.
Poggle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho connects with a body shot that sends Poggle's belly button to the back.
Carvalho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poggle.
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Poggle checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poggle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Poggle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carvalho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poggle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poggle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carvalho.
Carvalho can't find room to land a body shot as Poggle controls the action.
#T1#
Poggle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvalho.
A short left from Poggle.
Carvalho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poggle trying to control the position but instead, Carvalho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poggle into the cage.
Poggle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carvalho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Poggle controls his hands.
Poggle blocks a body shot from Carvalho.
Poggle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carvalho lands a shoulder strike.
Carvalho misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by Poggle.
#TD#
Carvalho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carvalho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Carvalho working for a triangle but Poggle defends it easily.
Poggle throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Carvalho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poggle defends it easily.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poggle's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poggle looking for a sweep. Not yet Poggle, not yet.
Poggle keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Poggle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Poggle trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poggle working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Carvalho working for a triangle but Poggle defends it easily.
#SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Poggle uses it to pass to side control.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Poggle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poggle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carvalho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho 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.
Poggle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poggle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Carvalho has his foot on Poggle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poggle works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Poggle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poggle lands with a kick to the temple. Carvalho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Poggle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Poggle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
A jab from Poggle misses.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poggle.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poggle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Poggle circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Poggle lands with a straight right. Carvalho didn't see that one coming.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Poggle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho lands the left hand.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Poggle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carvalho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Poggle misses.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poggle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Poggle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Carvalho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poggle.
Poggle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poggle throws a counter combo.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Poggle counters with a low kick, right behind Carvalho 's knee.
Poggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Poggle blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Carvalho checks the leg kick.
Carvalho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poggle. Poggle obviously looking to wear him down.
Poggle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Poggle walks into a left hand.
Carvalho connects with a looping right hand.
Poggle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range.
Poggle tries to land a front kick but Carvalho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poggle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab by Poggle.
Poggle misses with a straight right.
Carvalho lands a glancing blow to the side of Poggle's head.
A left lands for Carvalho.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Poggle pushes him off.
Poggle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvalho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poggle takes one on the button.
Poggle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
A leg kick checked by Carvalho.
Poggle tried to score with a low kick but Carvalho checks it.
Carvalho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body kick there by Poggle.
Poggle checks a leg kick.
Poggle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Poggle moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poggle scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Poggle misses its intended target.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Poggle steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Timothy Poggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Poggle misses.
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poggle tries to land a body kick
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Poggle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poggle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carvalho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poggle scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Carvalho throws a low kick but Poggle avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carvalho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poggle throws a leg kick
and Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Poggle.
Poggle moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho works the jab nicely.
Carvalho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carvalho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poggle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carvalho really felt that one!
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poggle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carvalho - the referee stops the clock and Poggle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carvalho. Poggle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Poggle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho defending well as Poggle loads up on a big left hand.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Carvalho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poggle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poggle is looking to score with low kicks.
Carvalho lands a head shot.
Poggle tries to land a front kick but Carvalho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poggle throws a leg kick
and Carvalho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poggle.
Poggle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poggle.
Poggle avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Poggle moves out of range.
A nice side step and Poggle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poggle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poggle misses with a straight right.
Carvalho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Poggle checks it.
Poggle counters with a body kick.
Carvalho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poggle sprawls well. Poggle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
Carvalho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poggle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Carvalho tenderised Poggle's leg. Poggle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poggle misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Poggle blocks the low kick.
Poggle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Poggle.
Poggle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timothy Poggle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Carvalho checks a leg kick.
Timothy Poggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poggle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poggle.#CL2#
Poggle has Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
Poggle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poggle swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho is trying to pull guard but Poggle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poggle fails to land with a short punch 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!
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Poggle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Carvalho.
Poggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carvalho lands with a light punch inside.
Carvalho swings wildly with an uppercut but Poggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poggle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Poggle takes a shot to the head.
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poggle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poggle throws a head punch that misses.
Carvalho blocking some punches.
Poggle lands with a short shot to the head.
Carvalho blocking some punches.
Poggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poggle has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Poggle lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Poggle.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho can't find room to land a body shot as Poggle controls the action.
Poggle blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Poggle.
A short left from Poggle. #T4#
A short right from Carvalho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho lands with a short shot to the head.
Carvalho working aggressively here.
Carvalho being controlled against the cage.
Poggle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timothy Poggle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Poggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poggle lands with a left to the head.
Poggle managing to block the knees to the body from Carvalho.
A shot in the inside from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
Poggle trying to stall but Carvalho improves his position.
Carvalho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poggle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poggle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timothy Poggle.
I think Carvalho 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
After the fight, Gustavo Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GC 245
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Tiitti tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
Tiitti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.
Tiitti 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.
Tiitti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into half 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.
Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tiitti has hold of Carvalho's hands but Carvalho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carvalho thows a huge punch but Tiitti dodges it nicely.
Carvalho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carvalho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tiitti is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tiitti avoid being mounted?#T1#
Carvalho works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tiitti is in a horrible position here. Carvalho smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carvalho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount.
Tiitti taking shots to the head.
Carvalho breaks from Tiitti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carvalho tries to control but Tiitti wriggling away. #T2#
Carvalho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tiitti hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho avoids the attempt from Tiitti to control.
Carvalho landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carvalho controlling from mount.
Carvalho with the ground and pound from mount.
Carvalho breaks from Tiitti's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Tiitti is rocked!
Tiitti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tiitti is still in real trouble! Can Carvalho finish him?
Carvalho is controlling the pace.
Tiitti seems to have recovered his senses.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Carvalho prevents Tiitti from improving his position.
Carvalho is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiitti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tiitti trying to hold on to Carvalho's head to control him but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho throwing shots but Tiitti is blocking nicely.
Tiitti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carvalho passes to full mount!
Carvalho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tiitti looks a forlorn figure.
Carvalho drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tiitti! More shots from Carvalho and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GC 237
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carvalho 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.
Carvalho lands a nice shot to the body.
Boma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a hook. Boma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Boma throws a front kick aimed at Carvalho's knee but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Carvalho scores with the left hand. Boma knows he should have avoided that one.
Carvalho looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Boma tries to counter by clinching up but Carvalho breaks away and moves out of range.
Carvalho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick.
Carvalho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Carvalho. Beautiful body shot.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma tries to counter by clinching up but Carvalho breaks away and moves out of range.
Boma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carvalho throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Boma blocks the leg kick.
Boma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
We've been told by Boma's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Carvalho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Carvalho misses #CL#
and Boma counters by moving into the clinch.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carvalho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carvalho blocks an uppercut.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Carvalho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Carvalho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boma misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carvalho.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carvalho's elbow.
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho working aggressively here.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carvalho working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Carvalho.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Boma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carvalho scores with a shoulder strike.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carvalho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Carvalho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Carvalho wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Boma. #T4#
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carvalho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
Boma tries a body shot but Carvalho blocks it.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carvalho.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Carvalho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma is working Carvalho over against the cage.
Boma scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carvalho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carvalho cracks Boma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oscar Boma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Boma.
Boma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho thows a leg kick but Boma checks it #CL#
and Boma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Carvalho gets control of Boma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carvalho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Carvalho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carvalho controls Boma momentarily but Boma frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Boma defends easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carvalho looking for subs off his back but Boma has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boma wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carvalho wants to control but Boma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boma slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Carvalho tries to roll over but Boma keeps him under control.
Carvalho gets full guard.
Boma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carvalho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho can't keep his opponent in guard - Boma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carvalho wants to sweep but Boma has passed to side control!
Boma is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho tries to bench press Boma off him but Boma keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boma pulls his head out easily.
Boma lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Boma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho scores with a leg kick.
Carvalho defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boma defends it well.
Carvalho scores with a jab.
Carvalho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Boma tries to counter by clinching up but Carvalho breaks away and moves out of range.
Carvalho thows a leg kick but Boma checks it
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho punishes Boma's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carvalho.
Some bone on bone action there as Carvalho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oscar Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Carvalho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boma is able to avoid easily.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Boma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boma checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. Boma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Boma is looking for a counter combo.
Boma moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Boma down.
Carvalho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
A head kick by Carvalho misses
and Boma counters with a thumping low kick.
Carvalho throws a head kick that Boma semi-blocks.
Carvalho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boma is able to avoid easily.
Carvalho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boma moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho scores with a body shot.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
Carvalho lands with a kick to the temple. Boma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boma misses with a left hand
and Carvalho counters with an inside leg kick.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Boma moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carvalho's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
Boma misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Boma.
Carvalho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Boma throws a nice looking combination but Carvalho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Carvalho tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Boma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carvalho.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Boma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carvalho is able to avoid easily.
Carvalho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Carvalho there.
Carvalho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Boma slips a jab from Carvalho.
A punch lands to the side of Boma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carvalho 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho 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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GC 227
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Poggle staying out of range there.
Poggle misses with a kick to the body
and Carvalho counters with a nice body shot.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Poggle moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho moves out of range of the leg kick from Poggle.
We've been informed that Poggle 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.
Poggle throws the kick towards the body but Carvalho avoids it.
Carvalho connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Poggle as he checks the leg kick.
Poggle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
and Poggle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carvalho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poggle.
Carvalho takes a swing at Poggle's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Poggle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by Poggle.
Carvalho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Timothy Poggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Poggle.
Carvalho blocks the body kick.
Carvalho half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Poggle has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carvalho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poggle to keep the fight standing.
Carvalho lands with a short shot to the head.
Carvalho lands a body punch.
Carvalho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poggle taking a breather.
We've been hearing reports that Carvalho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carvalho.
Carvalho lands an uppercut.
Poggle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Carvalho is leaning against Poggle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poggle can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poggle looking to slow down the pace here.
Poggle tries a body shot but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carvalho's elbow.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but Poggle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvalho.
Carvalho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land.
A short uppercut from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a shoulder strike.
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
Poggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poggle misses with the head strike.
Poggle looking to stall.
#T3#
Carvalho scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Carvalho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poggle misses with a low kick.
Poggle tries a low kick but Carvalho avoids it.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the head.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poggle checks a low kick from Carvalho.
A good leg kick by Poggle.
Carvalho works Poggle's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through Poggle's defenses.
Poggle misses with a leg kick
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Carvalho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho thows a body kick. Poggle tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Poggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Poggle. That snapped Carvalho's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Poggle.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Poggle avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Poggle ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Poggle rushes Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carvalho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carvalho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Carvalho blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Poggle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carvalho.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poggle.
A shot to the body from Poggle misses
and Carvalho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poggle cracks the inside of Carvalho's front leg.
Carvalho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poggle moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Poggle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Poggle's shoulder, as Poggle tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poggle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carvalho dives in for a single leg takedown but Poggle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poggle moves away.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Poggle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carvalho's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Poggle.
Poggle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poggle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carvalho throws a jab when Poggle was well out of range.
Poggle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poggle at a distance.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Carvalho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
Poggle misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown. Poggle fights it but they end up in guard.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poggle can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho landing some decent shots from guard.
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Poggle wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Poggle punching to the body, from the bottom.
Carvalho scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poggle is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Poggle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poggle has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poggle defends well.#T3##SUB#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poggle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Carvalho has an active guard here but Poggle has managed to pass into half guard.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Poggle has control of the leg. #SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poggle pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carvalho is trying is best to control the position here.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Poggle keeps him under control.
Poggle is controlling the pace.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poggle throws the kick towards the body but Carvalho avoids it.
Gustavo Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poggle throws a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Poggle misses #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control.
Poggle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carvalho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Carvalho seems to be working for a kimura but Poggle defends the submission attempt.
Poggle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poggle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Poggle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carvalho connects with a couple of short punches.
Carvalho won't allow Poggle to sweep him here.
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carvalho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gustavo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carvalho working the ground and pound.
Carvalho is putting a hurting on Poggle here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poggle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poggle is looking for a sweep.
Timothy Poggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carvalho working the ground and pound.
Carvalho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Carvalho lands an elbow.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Poggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poggle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poggle keeps working.
Poggle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carvalho scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Poggle is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poggle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carvalho moves into full mount! Poggle won't be happy about that!
Carvalho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poggle tries to lock up and control but Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poggle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount and Poggle is in trouble!
Carvalho wants to control the pace but Poggle is squirming around nicely.
Poggle is looking to improve his position but Carvalho isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
BOOM! Carvalho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carvalho landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Carvalho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Carvalho jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Poggle manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Carvalho wants to take a breather but Poggle manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Carvalho. #SUB2#
Poggle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carvalho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
In his post fight interview, Gustavo Carvalho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carvalho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Skog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Skog saw it coming and moves away.
Skog just misses with a punch to the body.
Skog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skog.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carvalho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho jabs Skog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carvalho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Skog seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carvalho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Skog.
Carvalho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Skog slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Skog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
Skog misses with a straight right.
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skog.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Skog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carvalho.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skog scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Carvalho does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carvalho.#T2#
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvalho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skog can pounce on him.
Skog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skog.
Skog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Skog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carvalho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carvalho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carvalho lands with a right hand.
Carvalho misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Skog blocks the leg kick.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Skog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skog throws a low kick but Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Skog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skog to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Skog finds it's target.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skog's head.
A clash of legs there as Carvalho blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carvalho slips a jab from Skog.
Skog throws a chopping leg kick but Carvalho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Carvalho misses.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skog throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Skog misses with a looping right.#TD#
Skog looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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.
Skog passes into side control, despite Carvalho's attempt to control the position.
Carvalho is trying to control Skog's posture but Skog avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skog slows the pace down.
Skog cracks Carvalho with a big right hand but Carvalho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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 Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carvalho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skog connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Skog down.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Skog moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skog misses with a leg kick
and Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
A leg kick checked by Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Skog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Carvalho slips a straight right by Skog.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Carvalho.#CL#
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Skog. Skog maintains the clinch.
Carvalho blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Skog slowing the pace effectively.
Skog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skog misses with some punches.
Skog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skog stalling against the cage.
Skog misses with a punch on the inside.
Carvalho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skog's elbow.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Skog has had enough of the clinch but Carvalho keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Carvalho pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skog defends well.
Skog scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Skog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skog trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvalho has an active guard here but Skog has managed to pass into half guard.
Skog is trying to control. Carvalho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skog pulls his head out easily.
Skog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carvalho is looking to control Skog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carvalho avoid being mounted?
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Skog in his half guard.
Skog trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skog is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carvalho keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog avoids the attempt from Carvalho to control.
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 Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Skog throws a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Carvalho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carvalho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skog's sensitive parts.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skog loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Carvalho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Carvalho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carvalho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho throws a jab when Skog was well out of range.
Skog misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.#T1#
Carvalho jabs at Skog's body.
Carvalho misses with a jab to the body
letting Skog counter with a right hand.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Skog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skog moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
Skog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick
and Skog counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skog will feel that in the morning.
Carvalho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Carvalho connects with a body shot that sends Skog's belly button to the back.
Carvalho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skog's sensitive parts. #T2#
Skog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Skog throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skog sets himself, and Carvalho steps forward looking for the clinch! Skog avoids it this time.
Good exchange - Skog coming out on top.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Skog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skog's head.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skog misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Skog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carvalho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Skog thuds his right hand into Carvalho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho misses with a looping left.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carvalho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skog throws a front kick aimed at Carvalho's knee but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skog checks a leg kick nicely.
Skog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carvalho sprawls and moves away.
Skog jabs Carvalho right on the nose. Carvalho blinks but takes it well.
Skog tests Carvalho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho scores with a hook to the body. Skog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Skog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Skog.
Skog's corner calls for a 1-2. Skog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Skog moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that misses.
Skog jabs Carvalho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carvalho lands a leg kick that knocks Skog off balance momentarily.
Skog avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skog throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skog swinging wildly here.
Carvalho misses with a body punch
and Skog counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skog misses with a straight left.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Skog counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Skog clinches with his opponent.
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 Dan Skog.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skog, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!
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Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho throws a jab when Lethal was well out of range.
Lethal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carvalho on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Carvalho.
Lethal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lethal lands a nice looking body kick.
Carvalho punishes Lethal's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lethal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Lethal 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.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Lethal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lethal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carvalho is able to avoid easily.
Lethal slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lethal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lethal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lethal! But no joy.
Lethal slips under a jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Lethal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lethal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lethal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lethal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Lethal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvalho scores with a leg kick.
Lethal lands a head kick!
Carvalho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lethal counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Lethal.
Lethal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lethal misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lethal misses with a kick to the body.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Lethal.
Lethal lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.#T2#
Carvalho lands a leg kick that knocks Lethal off balance momentarily.
Lethal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Lethal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lethal throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Lethal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lethal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Lethal ducked under it nicely.
Lethal throws a push kick but Carvalho slaps the foot to one side.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.
Lethal throws out a loose jab but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through Lethal's defenses.
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lethal.
Carvalho scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lethal scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Lethal saw it coming and moves away.
Lethal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lethal throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Carvalho moved away.
Lethal misses with a body shot.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Lethal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lethal to counter with a crisp jab.
Lethal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Lethal.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lethal lands with a nice body punch.
Carvalho misses with a looping left.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Lethal moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Lethal lands a really nice looking cross but Carvalho seems unphased.
Lethal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range and Lethal settles back down.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lethal moves away.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Lethal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal flicks out a counter leg kick but Carvalho steps away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lethal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lethal on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lethal, as that shot connected.
Lethal thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Lethal.
Lethal misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Lethal saw that one coming.
Lethal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lethal scores with a nice right hand.
Lethal is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lethal throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Lethal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carvalho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lethal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lethal's head.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lethal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Lethal looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Nice body kick from Lethal.
Carvalho needs to keep his hands up - Lethal had a free shot at his head there.
Carvalho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lethal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Lethal.
Lethal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Lethal misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Carvalho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Carvalho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lethal. That did some damage!
Lethal checks a leg kick.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Lethal counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Lethal avoids it.#T1#
Carvalho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lethal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matt Lethal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvalho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carvalho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lethal. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carvalho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lethal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lethal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lethal checks it well.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Carvalho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carvalho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lethal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Lethal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Lethal saw that one coming.
Lethal connects with an inside leg kick.
Lethal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lethal there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Carvalho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lethal throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Lethal.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Carvalho misses
and Lethal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lethal.
Lethal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lethal slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick
and Lethal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvalho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carvalho duly obliges.
Carvalho cracks Lethal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carvalho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lethal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lethal throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Carvalho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvalho backing away here, and Lethal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lethal moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Lethal checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Lethal saw that one coming.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Lethal off the cage and back into range.
Lethal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lethal blocks a jab.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lethal 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.
Good leg kick by Lethal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lethal scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho blocks the body kick.
Lethal checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Lethal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lethal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lethal connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lethal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carvalho.
Lethal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carvalho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Lethal ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lethal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lethal moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Lethal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Lethal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lethal.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Lethal missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carvalho throws out the jab.
Lethal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Lethal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lethal.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lethal's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal lands a nice shot to the body.
Carvalho throws a front kick aimed at Lethal's knee but Lethal avoids it well.
Lethal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho is looking to slow Lethal down with leg kicks.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Lethal works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Lethal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lethal's calf.
Lethal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lethal. Those never looked like landing.
Carvalho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Lethal moves out of range.
Carvalho misses with a low kick as Lethal jumps back.
Carvalho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carvalho throws a low kick, looking for Lethal's leg but Lethal calmly moves out of range.
Lethal thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab from Carvalho misses.
Lethal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Carvalho misses the target.#T2#
Carvalho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lethal tries to land a front kick but Carvalho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lethal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lethal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Lethal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Carvalho scores with a body shot.
Carvalho moves out of range as Lethal strikes.
It looked like Carvalho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lethal checks the leg kick.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Lethal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carvalho in his tracks.
A leg kick checked by Lethal.
A little jabbing left from Lethal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lethal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carvalho fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lethal just manages to avoid it.
Carvalho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lethal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvalho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lethal throws a fast counter high kick but Carvalho manages to duck under it in time.
Lethal looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.#T3#
Carvalho is looking to score with low kicks.
Lethal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carvalho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Lethal misses.
Carvalho connects with an inside leg kick.
Lethal throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Lethal missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Lethal scores with a hook.
Lethal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carvalho moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLethal.
Carvalho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Lethal lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Lethal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carvalho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carvalho avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Carvalho misses its target.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho punishes Lethal's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Lethal.
Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lethal motions for Carvalho to come forward. Lethal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Lethal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lethal.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lethal.
Lethal misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lethal misses the shot to the body.
Lethal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Gustavo Carvalho.
Well Carvalho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GC 200
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Poggle.
Poggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Poggle checks it.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poggle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poggle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Poggle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poggle lands an overhand right.
Poggle lands a slapping body shot.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Poggle saw that one coming.
Carvalho scores with a jab. Poggle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carvalho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poggle momentarily.
Poggle slips a jab from Carvalho.
A quick step to the side and Poggle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Poggle catches Carvalho right on the button with a cross.
Poggle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carvalho lands a jab to Poggle's midsection.
We've been informed that Carvalho 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.
A good leg kick by Carvalho. #T1#
Carvalho lands with a straight right. Poggle didn't see that one coming.
Poggle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poggle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poggle walks into a left hand.
Poggle slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho cracks Poggle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carvalho looks to throw a body kick
and Poggle counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho throws a head kick but Poggle moves out of range.
Carvalho throws a good cross that connects.
Poggle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poggle is out of range.
Carvalho moves out of range of the leg kick from Poggle.
Poggle avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Poggle throws a sloppy body shot
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand. #T2#
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poggle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poggle lands with a nice body punch.
Carvalho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, jab by Carvalho - just one landing.
Poggle checks a leg kick nicely.
Poggle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poggle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poggle looks to land a combination but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carvalho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Poggle.
Poggle misses the body punch
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho with a nice cross.
Poggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Poggle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poggle is looking to wear down Carvalho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carvalho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poggle is able to avoid easily.
Carvalho misses with a straight left.
Poggle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carvalho misses with a looping left.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
A low kick from Carvalho misses
and Poggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poggle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle slips a straight right by Carvalho.
Poggle swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Poggle.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Poggle moved out of range.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
Carvalho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poggle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poggle just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carvalho, as that shot connected.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poggle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carvalho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carvalho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho misses with a hook
and Poggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poggle blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho cracks Poggle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poggle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carvalho throws out the jab.
Poggle is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Poggle is just out of range.
Carvalho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poggle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Poggle misses with a low kick.
Poggle throws a leg kick but Carvalho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poggle checks the leg kick.
Carvalho throws a hook but Poggle avoids it easily.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Poggle moved out of range nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Poggle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Poggle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poggle on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to land a leg kick but Poggle is out of range.
Poggle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Poggle throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Poggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Nice shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Poggle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Poggle's head but Poggle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poggle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poggle swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Poggle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poggle scoring well with a low kick there.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Poggle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carvalho thows a leg kick but Poggle checks it
and Poggle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poggle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carvalho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poggle is out of range.
Poggle delivers a nice body kick.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Poggle moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Poggle ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poggle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carvalho misses with a left hand
and Poggle counters with a solid body kick.
Carvalho scores with a hook to the body. Poggle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carvalho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Poggle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Poggle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carvalho.
Poggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle backing away here, and Carvalho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Poggle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho blocks a low kick nicely.
Poggle misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Poggle.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Poggle is just out of range.#T3#
Poggle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Poggle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carvalho connects with a solid leg kick.
Carvalho lands a nice shot to the body.
Carvalho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carvalho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poggle looks for the body kick but Carvalho saw that one coming.
Carvalho tests Poggle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poggle throws a leg kick but Carvalho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poggle tries to score with a low kick but Carvalho moves his leg out of the way.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Poggle throws a lazy uppercut
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poggle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it 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!
Carvalho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Carvalho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Poggle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poggle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carvalho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poggle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poggle connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carvalho tries to work over Poggle's front leg with a kick but Poggle checks it.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Poggle.
Nice defenses there by Poggle.
A little feinted left hand from Poggle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poggle tries to land a front kick but Carvalho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Poggle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poggle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho connects with an inside leg kick.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carvalho lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carvalho is looking to slow Poggle down with leg kicks.
Poggle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poggle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheers as Carvalho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poggle doesn't seem phased though.
Poggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Poggle.
Carvalho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poggle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poggle's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvalho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poggle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carvalho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poggle just misses with a punch to the body.
Poggle throws a right hand that Carvalho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvalho also avoids with ease.
That kick from Poggle tenderised Carvalho's leg. Carvalho is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poggle stuns Carvalho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Poggle throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvalho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poggle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poggle punishes Carvalho's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poggle can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Poggle.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poggle misses with a straight right.
Poggle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poggle avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poggle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carvalho.
Poggle misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Poggle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timothy Poggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Poggle.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poggle's head.
Carvalho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Poggle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poggle scores with a body shot.
Carvalho tries to work over Poggle's front leg with a kick but Poggle checks it.
Carvalho connects with a jab.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Poggle off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Poggle.
A swing and a miss from Poggle.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carvalho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Poggle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho avoids a kick to the body.
Poggle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carvalho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carvalho is looking to slow Poggle down with leg kicks.
Poggle misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poggle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho scores with a leg kick.
Carvalho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poggle under the eye.
Poggle misses with a lunging right hand
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Poggle moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.
Poggle lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho tries to work over Poggle's front leg with a kick but Poggle checks it.
Poggle throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Poggle checks a leg kick.
Poggle throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Poggle slips under a jab.
Poggle lands a glancing blow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Poggle misses with a jab to the body
and Carvalho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poggle tries a low kick but Carvalho avoids it.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poggle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carvalho.
Poggle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poggle takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poggle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Poggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Poggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carvalho 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Hitman.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Hitman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hitman takes one to the chin there.
Hitman moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Carvalho jabs Hitman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carvalho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hitman is out of range.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Hitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dariusz Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
Hitman looks to clinch
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Hitman misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carvalho 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.
Hitman throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown. Hitman fights it but they end up in guard.
Hitman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hitman being controlled here, momentarily.
Carvalho advances position into side control!#T1#
Hitman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Carvalho has hold of Hitman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hitman seems comfortable defending it but Carvalho has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hitman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hitman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Carvalho couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 3920 p4p, 435 weight class) and Gustavo Carvalho (ranked 2748 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustavo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carvalho gets a double leg takedown into Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Carvalho
Carvalho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Tamland pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Tamland is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carvalho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tamland tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland gets back to full guard.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself.
Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Tamland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carvalho pulls his head out easily.
Carvalho tries to pass to full mount but Tamland defends it.
Carvalho controlling the action here.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carvalho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in LOD Gym of the Gods inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvalho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carvalho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tamland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Tamland is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland manages to get to full guard.
Tamland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carvalho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carvalho has picked Tamland up and slammed him! Tamland can't keep hold of the triangle and Carvalho manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Carvalho
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tamland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tamland regains half guard.
Carvalho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carvalho wants to take a breather but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
Carvalho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamland is just riding it out for now. Carvalho eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tamland's thigh. Tamland counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Carvalho is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tamland has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carvalho is looking to defend but Tamland has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carvalho! Tamland pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carvalho taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brick Tamland!
Brick Tamland seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 71: Viva Victoria!
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Carvalho misses.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carvalho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
#SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
#SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.#SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alvarez uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2#
Alvarez stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for subs off his back but Alvarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Carvalho manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVR#
Carvalho trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho advances position into side control!#T3#
Carvalho cracks Alvarez with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alvarez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carvalho's guard! Nice work there by Alvarez! #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez. #SUB#
Carvalho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alvarez stacks Carvalho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alvarez!
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Alvarez tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Alvarez stands up.
Carvalho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Carvalho looking to control.
#SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alvarez uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carvalho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Gustavo Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Alvarez with a poor takedown #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control.
Alvarez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Carvalho is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Carvalho lands a big elbow.
Carvalho controlling from mount.
Alvarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho tries to keep control of the position but Alvarez is staying busy.#T1#
Carvalho scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Alvarez tries to escape the position.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Carvalho is looking to control Alvarez but Alvarez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Carvalho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alvarez is covering up but some of the strikes from Carvalho are getting through and doing damage.
Carvalho punches Alvarez on the ear.
Alvarez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Carvalho off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Carvalho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alvarez is defending well though. Carvalho let's go of the attempt for now.
Carvalho wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Carvalho slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Carvalho tries to keep control of the position but Alvarez is staying busy.
Alvarez wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Alvarez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Carvalho gets his way!
Gustavo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but Carvalho has full control of the position and if anything, Alvarez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Alvarez covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for the choke from the back position but Alvarez is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Carvalho seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Alvarez's chin but Alvarez turns very nicely into Carvalho's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Alvarez.
#SUB#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here. #SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alvarez escapes and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Alvarez stands up. #T4##TD2#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carvalho trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet. #SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Carvalho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carvalho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carvalho enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carvalho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carvalho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Carvalho has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Carvalho is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carvalho trying to control here.
#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carvalho manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carvalho is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez breaks from Carvalho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alvarez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carvalho working to try and regain half guard.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.
Carvalho is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alvarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
An out of breath Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 67: Fuck The System
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Carvalho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Good work by Carvalho as he checks the leg kick.
Davis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Davis connects with a right hand. Carvalho shakes it off.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Davis 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.
Davis looks to land a combination. Carvalho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Davis slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ewen Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Carvalho off the cage and back into range.
Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Carvalho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away.
Carvalho slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis slips under a jab.#CL2#
Davis pushes Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Carvalho's head.
Carvalho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Davis pushes Carvalho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carvalho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carvalho is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Carvalho gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carvalho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Davis landing some decent shots from guard.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Davis escapes and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davis grinds an elbow into Carvalho's temple. #T3#
Davis scores with punches from side control.
Carvalho on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Davis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carvalho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis is putting a hurting on Carvalho here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carvalho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Davis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davis working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davis prevents Carvalho from improving his position.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis is looking to stall here but Carvalho recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewen Davis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carvalho throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage!
Carvalho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Davis down.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Gustavo Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. Davis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davis.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carvalho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Davis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carvalho sets himself, and Davis steps forward looking for the clinch! Carvalho avoids it this time.
Carvalho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davis is able to avoid easily.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carvalho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Davis tries for a takedown but Carvalho manages to get underhooks.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Ewen Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Carvalho scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Carvalho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carvalho closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Davis looking to score a takedown here. Carvalho is defending well but Davis drives through and ends up in Carvalho's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho is striking off his back. Davis thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Carvalho is not content to let Davis control the position.#T2#
Carvalho is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davis throws an elbow that misses. Carvalho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Carvalho!#REVR#
Davis has his hands on Carvalho's head, controlling the position.
Davis wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carvalho stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ewen Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho lands a nice forearm strike.
Carvalho in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Carvalho swings around for an armbar but Davis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carvalho's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ewen Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Davis with the counter takedown but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
Davis thuds his shin into the meat of Carvalho's side.
Carvalho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis cracks Carvalho with a good jab.
Davis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis goes for a double leg but Carvalho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carvalho continues to drive forward.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.#CL2#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Carvalho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carvalho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carvalho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
#T1#
Carvalho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carvalho misses with a body punch.
Carvalho misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Davis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Carvalho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Carvalho just trying to survive but Davis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Carvalho can't escape the position.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Davis lands a shot to the body.
Carvalho tries to break free.
Davis is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Davis gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Davis gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Davis apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Davis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carvalho lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Carvalho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davis controls the pace.
Davis trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carvalho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carvalho's head.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis is working Carvalho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carvalho can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carvalho trying to control from the bottom.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Davis pushes down on Carvalho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carvalho trying to get back to full guard but Davis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewen Davis really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvalho prevents it.
#TD2#
Davis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Carvalho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Davis looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Carvalho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Davis lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Carvalho hold on?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho covers up after that shot from Davis.
Davis tries to get the hooks in deep but Carvalho pushed the leg off.
Carvalho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Davis. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Davis gets his hands free as Carvalho looks to control.
Good control from Davis.
Davis cracks Carvalho with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Carvalho from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Carvalho can't escape the position.
Davis punishes Carvalho with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Davis is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Carvalho is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ewen Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 64: Platinum
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Koko takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Koko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carvalho swings for the body but Koko moves out of range.
A slow jab from Koko misses its intended target.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Koko misses with an uppercut
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koko.
Koko delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Koko misses the target.
Koko misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koko defends it well.
Koko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koko misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koko keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Koko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carvalho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Koko looking for a sweep. Not yet Koko, not yet.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koko is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho with a nice head shot there.
Carvalho connects with a couple of short punches.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Koko.
Carvalho landing some decent shots from guard.
Koko pulls Carvalho in close to his closed guard and prevents Carvalho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Koko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koko wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Koko trying to control the position.
Koko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koko keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carvalho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Koko.
Carvalho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carvalho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Koko is retaining full guard.
Koko keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho landing with the ground and pound.
Carvalho is working Koko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Carvalho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Koko is looking to improve his position.
Koko is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Carvalho working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Koko is defending against the submission attempts here by Carvalho.
#SUB2#
Carvalho is working for a kimura but Koko is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvalho prevents Koko from improving his position.
Carvalho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koko is squirming around, avoiding Carvalho's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Koko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Koko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koko takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Koko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koko throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koko.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koko defends it well.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koko looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koko throws a nice looking combination but Carvalho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carvalho.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koko circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koko 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.
Koko lands a lovely overhand right.
Carvalho throws a jab when Koko was well out of range.
Carvalho swings for the body but Koko moves out of range.
Koko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Michael Koko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Koko.
Carvalho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Koko there.
Koko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Koko.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Koko down.
Koko misses with a straight right.
Koko swings widly with a right hand
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koko in his tracks.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koko manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koko slips a jab from Carvalho.
Koko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carvalho tries to score with a low kick but Koko moves his leg out of the way.
Koko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Koko.
Carvalho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koko to score with a decent uppercut.
Carvalho takes a swing at Koko's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carvalho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carvalho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carvalho catches Koko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carvalho scores with a leg kick.
Koko throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Koko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koko throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koko looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carvalho lands a nice short elbow.
Carvalho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##SUB2#
Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koko has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koko is looking to improve his position.
Koko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carvalho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carvalho's back!
Carvalho is trying to break free.
Carvalho just trying to survive but Koko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Carvalho has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koko keeps control of the position as Carvalho tries to break free.
Koko scores with punches to the body.
Koko misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Koko working for the choke. #T4#
Carvalho wants to escape the position.
Koko throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Carvalho tries to escape the position.
Carvalho trying to control the hands but Koko breaks the grip.
Carvalho is trying to break free.
Koko doesn't have the hooks in and Carvalho manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Carvalho pushes a forearm under Koko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Koko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho is the new welterweight champion!
Gustavo Carvalho decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Michael Koko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Koko sad.'.
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Event:
Aspire 78: McGee v Gabagool
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
McCann fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Carvalho 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.
McCann misses with a looping right.
McCann tests Carvalho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by McCann.
Carvalho connects with an inside leg kick.
McCann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.#CL#
McCann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carvalho, pushing him back against the cage.
Carvalho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCann.
A body shot lands from McCann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho lands a nice uppercut.
McCann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
A shot in the inside from McCann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Carvalho.
McCann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
McCann blocks a body shot from Carvalho.
Carvalho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCann walks away with a smile on his face. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
McCann scores with a jab. Carvalho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carvalho throws a front kick aimed at McCann's knee but McCann avoids it well.
McCann connects with a crisp jab.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCann.
McCann throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range. #CL#
McCann clinches up with Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage.
McCann struggles to land a body shot inside as Carvalho controls his hands.
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Carvalho.
Good body shot from Carvalho.
McCann tries to throw a body punch but Carvalho avoids it by throwing McCann back against the cage.
Carvalho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carvalho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by McCann.
McCann working aggressively here.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Carvalho tries to work over McCann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
A right hand to the body from Carvalho.
McCann controlling the action here for a moment.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by McCann.
#BC#
McCann breaks the clinch.
Carvalho throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by McCann's head coaches at Boyz II Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCann throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Paul McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCann throws a body shot but no joy.
McCann lands with a straight right. Carvalho didn't see that one coming.
McCann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by McCann.
Paul McCann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCann looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Carvalho misses with a looping left.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
McCann tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Carvalho swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into McCann's ribs.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but McCann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCann throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
McCann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCann tries to clinch up but Carvalho circles away and keeps his distance.
McCann slips a straight right by Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a body shot.
McCann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCann falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho wants to take a breather but McCann is having none of it.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but McCann is defending well. #T4#
McCann is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCann defending well though.
McCann trying to hold on to Carvalho's head to control him but Carvalho postures up.
McCann holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carvalho missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Carvalho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCann sees it coming and defends easily.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCann wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
McCann taking some punishment here, with Carvalho in his half guard.
McCann wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvalho slips a nice elbow through McCann's hands, connecting with McCann's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but McCann moved out of range.
McCann tries to clinch up but Carvalho circles away and keeps his distance.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
McCann closes the distance and clinches.
McCann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCann pushes Carvalho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carvalho lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann struggles to land a body shot inside as Carvalho controls his hands.
McCann misses with the head strike.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCann gets underhooks to prevent Carvalho's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from McCann.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by McCann.
Carvalho is trying to pull guard but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
Paul McCann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCann blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
McCann can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
Carvalho lands with a left to the head.
McCann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carvalho goes for a takedown attempt but McCann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paul McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carvalho.
Carvalho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCann throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho throws a low kick but McCann moves out of range easily.
McCann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCann misses with a low kick.
McCann tries to clinch up but Carvalho circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
McCann gets a clinch.
McCann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carvalho lands a hook that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann works on Carvalho's body with a couple of short punches.
McCann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carvalho jumps guard but McCann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Carvalho drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
McCann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
McCann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carvalho seems keen to control McCann's posture.
McCann controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCann is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.
McCann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but McCann defends easily.
#T3#
McCann trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho trying to keep a closed guard but McCann is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carvalho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCann moves to clinch but Carvalho breaks away
and Carvalho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCann loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Carvalho stuns McCann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
McCann closes the distance and clinches.
Carvalho wants to take the fight to the mat but McCann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
McCann digs a right hand into Carvalho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carvalho's gas tank.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCann just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
McCann is looking to counter punch.
McCann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Nice uppercut there from McCann.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCann on the side of the head.
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 Paul McCann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
McCann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
McCann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carvalho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carvalho lands with a right to the head.
McCann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carvalho lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCann. #BC#
McCann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho throws a hook but McCann blocks it.
McCann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - McCann scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.#CL#
McCann darts in and clinches Carvalho up against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Carvalho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carvalho working aggressively here.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from McCann.
Carvalho prevents a body shot from McCann.
Carvalho prevents a body shot from McCann.
McCann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Carvalho successfully pulls guard.
McCann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCann wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCann controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
McCann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carvalho pulls McCann in close to prevent any damage.
McCann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carvalho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCann trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow McCann down. #T3#
Jab, jab by McCann - just one landing. #CL#
McCann instigates a clinch. #BC#
McCann breaks from the clinch.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of McCann's head but McCann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCann tries to clinch but Carvalho moves out of range.
McCann wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
Carvalho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCann.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
McCann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from McCann.
Paul McCann is winning the standup battle so far.
McCann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carvalhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCann dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
McCann tried to counter with a leg kick but Carvalho avoided it.#T4#
McCann dips to his left and cracks Carvalho with an uppercut!
Carvalho connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by McCann.
McCann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but McCann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
McCann has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by McCann.
McCann blocks a body shot from Carvalho.
McCann gets underhooks to prevent Carvalho's takedown attempt.
Carvalho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCann lands with a right to the head.
McCann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
McCann breaks the clinch.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
McCann wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul McCann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCann 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul McCann!
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Event:
Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Carvalho defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho blocks the body kick.
Carvalho throws a chopping leg kick but Wilder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Carvalho punishes Wilder's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Carvalho 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.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Carvalho. #T1#
Carvalho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Wilder swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carvalho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilder rather than just go for the knockout.
Carvalho jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Carvalho takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
Wilder throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Carvalho gets a double leg takedown into Wilder's guard.#ES#
Wilder pushes Carvalho off and gets back to his feet.
Carvalho is looking to chop away at Wilder's legs.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Carvalho misses
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Carvalho throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and Carvalho only half commits.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilder misses its target.
Wilder cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilder under the eye.
Nice shot by Carvalho.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the body
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Wilder's head back.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Wilder moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Wilder cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Carvalho connects with a looping right hand.
Carvalho cracks Wilder with a good jab.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab. #T1#
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvalho under the eye.
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carvalho lands a body shot.
#T2#
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Wilder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Wilder checks it.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Carvalho looks to move away, Wilder throws a big counter combo but Carvalho just gets out of the way.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carvalho.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder punishes Carvalho's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvalho digs a good hook to Wilder's body.
Carvalho takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Carvalho moves out of range as Wilder throws a body kick.
Wilder with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Wilder throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho slips a straight right by Wilder.
Carvalho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
And Wilder counters with a quick kick to the body but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho cracks Wilder with a good jab.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Carvalho catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilder thuds a left hand into Carvalho's body.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Wilder avoids it.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.#T1#
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvalho.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilder moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho. #T2#
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Wilder swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a left hand
and Wilder counters with a low kick, right behind Carvalho 's knee.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Wilder down.
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carvalho 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.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Carvalho. That snapped Wilder's head back.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carvalho is defended easily by Wilder.
Wilder thows a body kick. Carvalho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through Wilder's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
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 Jack Wilder.
I think Carvalho 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
After the fight, Gustavo Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Aspire 65: McGee vs Lee
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbo's calf.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Barbo scores with the left hand. Carvalho knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo misses with an uppercut.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Carvalho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carvalho's calf.
A big left from Barbo misses. #CL#
Barbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbo stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvalho.
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head.
Barbo just leaning against Carvalho, taking a breather.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Barbo is pushing Carvalho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carvalho prevents a body shot from Barbo. #T1#
Barbo gets underhooks to prevent Carvalho's takedown attempt.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Carvalho pulls guard.
Barbo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbo is aware though and is defending well.
Barbo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle here but Barbo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho is letting Barbo control him for a moment.
Barbo trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #T3#
Carvalho is trying to improve his position.
Carvalho struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbo controls the position from side control.
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Barbo keeps moving and retains side control.
Carvalho defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbo controlling the position from side mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carvalho tries to work over Barbo's front leg with a kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Barbo checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho blocks a leg kick.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbo checks it well.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo throws an off balance right hand
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo connects with the punch.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbo defends it well.
Carvalho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo misses with a head kick.
Barbo throws a push kick but Carvalho slaps the foot to one side.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Barbo sprawls well.
Carvalho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Carvalho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbo misses with a double jab.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Barbo avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Barbo misses.
Carvalho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carvalho scrambles back to his feet.
Barbo works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Barbo swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Barbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Barbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.#CL#
Barbo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carvalho is defending well for now.
Carvalho misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Carvalho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Carvalho pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbo's guard. #REVB#
Barbo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho lands a couple of elbows.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Barbo blocks nicely. #T4#
Carvalho throws an elbow that misses. Barbo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carvalho's guard. Nice move by Barbo!#REVR#
Carvalho wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barbo is now in half guard.
Carvalho is looking to improve his position.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.#SUB2#
Carvalho working for a triangle but Barbo defends it easily.
Carvalho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbo wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carvalho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.
Carvalho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Carvalho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Barbo blocks the low kick.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Barbo's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carvalho lands with a hook. Barbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo is looking to slow Carvalho down with leg kicks.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Carvalho settles back down.
Carvalho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carvalho thinking.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carvalho scores with a jab. Barbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo tries a head kick but it misses.
As Barbo backs off Carvalho throws a huge counter combo but Barbo manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Barbo moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a solid leg kick but Barbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo punishes Carvalho's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Carvalho throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbo throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.#T3#
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Carvalho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbo moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carvalho wants to land a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Carvalho checks the leg kick.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Carvalho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Barbo connects with a jab.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carvalho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbo on the side of the head.
Carvalho blocks the body kick.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
Carvalho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
A very excited looking Sala Barbo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DUEL#64 Silver vs Haack 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Harrison moved away.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Harrison is predictable there
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Carvalho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harrison.
Harrison throws a body kick that misses.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
Harrison checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Harrison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Carvalho blocks it well.
Good work by Harrison as he checks the leg kick.
Harrison with a jab.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Carvalho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carvalho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrison misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison throws a solid leg kick but Carvalho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harrison.
Harrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carvalho momentarily.
Harrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carvalho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrison.
#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carvalho.
Harrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harrison misses with a double jab.
Carvalho throws a leg kick which misses Harrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrison tries to avoid it.
Harrison slips under a jab.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrison tries to clinch but Carvalho is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Harrison down.
Carvalho scores with a nice head shot.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harrison just manages to avoid it.
Harrison 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.
Carvalho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Harrison avoids it.
Carvalho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Harrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison tries to counter by closing the distance.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Harrison.
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!
Harrison blocks a leg kick.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Carvalho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Carvalho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carvalho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harrison is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
Carvalho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harrison pulls Carvalho in close to his closed guard and prevents Carvalho from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Carvalho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrison has Carvalho pulled in close to control his posture.
Harrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harrison holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carvalho is working Harrison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harrison controlling the position.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Harrison is pulling down on Carvalho's head. It's preventing any offense from Carvalho, at least for the moment.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrison is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harrison has Carvalho pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carvalho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Harrison is keeping the position.
Carvalho working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carvalho lands with a straight right. Harrison didn't see that one coming.
Carvalho takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses.
Harrison lands with a straight right. Carvalho didn't see that one coming.
Harrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrison.
Harrison looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harrison tries to move into range but Carvalho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carvalho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Harrison.
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carvalho cracks Harrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Carvalho catches Harrison right on the button with a cross.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrison lands a jab.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Carvalho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harrison doesn't seem phased though.
Gustavo Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Harrison off the cage and back into range.
Carvalho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Harrison rushes Carvalho and presses him up against the cage.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Carvalho jumps guard.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet. #SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho is trying to control the position but Harrison postures up.
Carvalho being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Harrison pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carvalho is trying to control the position but Harrison postures up.
Harrison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Harrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Gustavo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Harrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrison has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Carvalho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Carvalho working a defensive guard here.
Harrison sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harrison trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho is trying to control the position but Harrison postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Harrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harrison.
Carvalho jumps guard but Harrison stands there with Carvalho around his waist. Carvalho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison tries a knee to the head but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho is trying to pull guard but Harrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrison slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Carvalho decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Harrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.
Carvalho checks a leg kick.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho throws out a leg kick but Harrison moves out of range and Carvalho only half commits.
Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrison throws a front kick that sends Carvalho stumbling back into the cage.
Harrison slips a straight right by Carvalho.
A punch lands to the side of Harrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carvalho throws a sloppy head kick and Harrison moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Harrison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice straight punches there by Carvalho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carvalho.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range. #T1#
Carvalho throws a jab when Harrison was well out of range.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Harrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho lands a front kick.
Harrison is looking to land body kicks.
Harrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho defending well as Harrison loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Harrison saw it coming and moves away.
Harrison throws a leg kick #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harrison won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Carvalho is trying to get an arm triangle but Harrison is defending well.
Carvalho lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho lands a few punches from side control.
Harrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Harrison takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carvalho landing strikes.
Carvalho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harrison is trying to control Carvalho's posture but Carvalho avoids it.
Harrison is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Carvalho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harrison sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Carvalho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Harrison keeping his opponent close.
Carvalho tries to score with some ground and pound. Harrison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harrison is trying to improve his position.
Carvalho lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Carvalho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harrison taking a bit of punishment here - Carvalho scoring with strikes.
Harrison is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Harrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrison struggling a bit here.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrison can do to turn this around?
Harrison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carvalho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carvalho drops an elbow to the side of Harrison's head.
Carvalho is keen to just control but Harrison is a slippery customer.#T4#
Harrison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carvalho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harrison tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carvalho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harrison controlling the position well.
Carvalho prevents Harrison from improving his position.
Carvalho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aidan Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Carvalho.
Harrison trying to hold on to Carvalho's head to control him but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho lands strikes from half guard.
Carvalho lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carvalho, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
After the fight, Gustavo Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DUEL#57 Silver vs Phoenix
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Sundberg lands with a hook. Carvalho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sundberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Sundberg sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Carvalho gets caught napping as Sundberg dives in and scores a takedown. Carvalho manages to retain guard.
Sundberg controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sundberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sundberg has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Sundberg stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.
Sundberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sundberg throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Carvalho working for a triangle but Sundberg defends it easily.
#T1#
Sundberg throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sundberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sundberg wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving. #SUB#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sundberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sundberg passes Carvalho's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sundberg trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Sundberg passes to side control.
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sundberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carvalho wants to control but Sundberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvalho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sundberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carvalho trying to control but Sundberg postures up.
Sundberg is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Carvalho controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
Carvalho is controlling Sundberg's trapped leg to prevent Sundberg from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sundberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sundberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho is looking to control Sundberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carvalho avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Sundberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sundberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sundberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundberg controlling the pace.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg 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#
Sundberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sundberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sundberg slips under a jab.
Sundberg with the counter takedown but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Sundberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range.
Sundberg ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Sundberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carvalho defends it well.
Sundberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sundberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Carvalho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carvalho showed some decent athleticism there.
Sundberg wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvalho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carvalho is trying to control. Sundberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sundberg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carvalho prevents Sundberg from improving his position.
Sundberg is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sundberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sundberg trying to control from the bottom.
Carvalho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sundberg keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sundberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Carvalho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sundberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Sundberg is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sundberg avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Sundberg.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Sundberg. That snapped Carvalho's head back.
Sundberg blocks a low kick nicely.
And Sundberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sundberg lands a slapping body shot.
Carvalho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Sundberg saw it coming and moves away.
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Sundberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Sundberg lands strikes from half guard.
Sundberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sundberg pulls his head out easily.
Sundberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carvalho trying to control but Sundberg postures up.
Carvalho has hold of Sundberg's hands but Sundberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sundberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sundberg avoids the attempt from Carvalho to control.
Sundberg looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Sundberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sundberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carvalho can't escape the position.
Carvalho tries to lock up and control but Sundberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sundberg with shots to the head and body - Carvalho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ove Sundberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sundberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho is trying to escape the mount.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sundberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sundberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho wants to control but Sundberg is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sundberg thuds a left hand into Carvalho's body.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the head.
Sundberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carvalho rather than just go for the knockout.
Sundberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvalho slips a jab from Sundberg.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Sundberg's shoulder, as Sundberg tries to avoid the shot.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carvalho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Sundberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundberg throws an elbow but Carvalho slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carvalho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carvalho is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sundberg working the head with strikes.
Carvalho wants to control but Sundberg postures up.
Sundberg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1##SUB2#
Sundberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Sundberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Sundberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Sundberg cracks Carvalho with a big elbow.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Carvalho wants to control but Sundberg postures up.
Sundberg lands a few punches from side control.
Sundberg trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho is trying to escape the position but Sundberg is controlling the position. #T2#
Carvalho tries to buck Sundberg off but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg working away.
Sundberg wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Carvalho takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carvalho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carvalho tries to bench press Sundberg off him but Sundberg keeps the position.
Carvalho struggling a bit here.
Carvalho tries to bench press Sundberg off him but Sundberg keeps the position.
Carvalho struggling a bit here.
Sundberg trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #T3#
The strikes coming from Sundberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carvalho is trying to improve his position.
Sundberg cracks Carvalho with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Sundberg stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Sundberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sundberg working away.#SUB2#
Sundberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sundberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here as Sundberg stalls from top position.
Carvalho wants to control but Sundberg postures up.
Ove Sundberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ove Sundberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sundberg 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ove Sundberg!
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Event:
DUEL#53 Army vs Michaels
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Carvalho clobbers Schtrappe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carvalho checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Carvalho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carvalho misses with the ground and pound.
Schtrappe wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho working the ground and pound but Schtrappe is defending the strikes.
Schtrappe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schtrappe controls the position for a moment.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Schtrappe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho working away.#T1#
Carvalho moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schtrappe is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Schtrappe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carvalho working the ground and pound.
Schtrappe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carvalho with the ground and pound but Schtrappe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carvalho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Schtrappe is defending the position.
Carvalho looks to land a strike but Schtrappe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carvalho is fighting to break Schtrappe's control of his arms but Schtrappe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schtrappe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Carvalho trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schtrappe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carvalho postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Schtrappe is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho throws a strike but Schtrappe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Carvalho wants to improve his position but instead Schtrappe has moved into half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Schtrappe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schtrappe working Carvalho over with strikes.
Schtrappe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schtrappe wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho trying to control from the bottom.
Schtrappe prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schtrappe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carvalho.
Schtrappe ducks right into an uppercut from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick from Schtrappe.
Carvalho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schtrappe's head.
Schtrappe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carvalho on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Schtrappe cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carvalho throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Carvalho has his takedown stuffed
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Schtrappe misses
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schtrappe can do to turn this around?
Carvalho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schtrappe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho lands some shots froms side control.
Schtrappe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Carvalho throws an elbow but Schtrappe slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Carvalho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carvalho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carvalho lands a few punches from side control.
Carvalho working the ground and pound.
Schtrappe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carvalho.
Schtrappe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Schtrappe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well. #T3#
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schtrappe keeps working.
Schtrappe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carvalho.
#SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schtrappe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carvalho but great work by Schtrappe.
Carvalho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schtrappe off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho scores with strikes from the back.
#T4#
Schtrappe just trying to survive but Carvalho is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for the choke from the back position but Schtrappe is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Schtrappe tries to escape the position.
Carvalho loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Schtrappe hold on?
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy.
Schtrappe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gustavo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Schtrappe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Carvalho does it's job there.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schtrappe won't be happy with that.
Carvalho trying to control the position but Schtrappe is working away.
Schtrappe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Schtrappe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schtrappe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carvalho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1##SUB#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well.
Carvalho throwing strikes but Schtrappe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Schtrappe working the ground and pound.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schtrappe connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple. #SUB2#
Schtrappe is looking for a kimura here.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Schtrappe is very close to passing his half guard.
Schtrappe is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schtrappe pulls his head out easily.
Schtrappe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Schtrappe is very close to passing his half guard.
Schtrappe moves nicely into side control.
Schtrappe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carvalho looks to move to half guard but instead Schtrappe has passed into mount! Damn!
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is having none of it.
Carvalho is desperately trying to improve his position but Schtrappe has a good base and remains in mount.
Schtrappe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carvalho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schtrappe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working. #T4#
Schtrappe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schtrappe trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Schtrappe is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now. #SUB#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schtrappe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bach Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schtrappe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bach Schtrappe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carvalho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Carvalho lands the left hand.
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Carvalho does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target.
Scarface throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho throws a sloppy body shot
and Scarface counters with a three punch combo that has Carvalho backing up. Carvalho nods at Scarface to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Carvalho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scarface sprawls well initially but Carvalho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scarface controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Carvalho missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
Scarface manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Carvalho misses the jab.
Scarface uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Scarface went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carvalho misses with a straight left.
Scarface seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scarface checks a leg kick.
Scarface throws a big counter combination but Carvalho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Carvalho tries to bum rush Scarface with a series of wild strikes but Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarface.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scarface enables Carvalho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scarface manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Scarface is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Scarface tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carvalho goes for a takedown attempt but Scarface pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carvalho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scarface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carvalho's corner calls for a 1-2. Carvalho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho stuns Scarface with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carvalho moves out of range as Scarface strikes.
Scarface lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scarface checks it well. #T2#
Carvalho misses with a body kick.
Scarface throws a big counter combination but Carvalho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Scarface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarface.
Carvalho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carvalho motions for Scarface to come forward. Carvalho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Scarface looks to land a combination but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Scarface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick
and Scarface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Carvalho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scarface quickly recovers to half guard.
Scarface is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Scarface gets back to full guard.
Scarface wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarface is looking to stand up but Carvalho isn't so interested in that idea.
Scarface 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.
Scarface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Carvalho has his foot on Scarface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarface works his way back into a safe position though.
Scarface will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Carvalho has his foot on Scarface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarface works his way back into a safe position though.
Carvalho has a closed guard, preventing Scarface from standing up. #T4##SUB2#
Carvalho is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Scarface rolls with it to try and escape but Carvalho cranks on the arm and Scarface is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Carvalho!
A very excited looking Gustavo Carvalho rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GKNY 113 - Momochi vs Nilsen
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvalho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Willis.
Carvalho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Willis.
Willis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Willis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Carvalho drives through with a takedown into Willis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Willis 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.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis pulls Carvalho in close to his closed guard and prevents Carvalho from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willis seems keen to control Carvalho's posture.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Willis managing to control the position.
Willis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho postures up in Willis's guard and throws a big left but Willis blocks it.
Willis pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Willis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carvalho is standing up over Willis. Willis looks to escape but Carvalho dives into side control.
Willis struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Willis parries the strikes from Carvalho easily there. Carvalho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Willis to escape.
Carvalho wants to control but Willis is keeping him busy. #T3#
Carvalho tries to score with some ground and pound. Willis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Willis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carvalho working the head and body with strikes.
Willis is looking to reverse the position.
Carvalho cracks Willis with a big elbow.
Carvalho with the ground and pound but Willis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Willis moves into full guard.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.
Carvalho working some strikes from top position.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Willis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Carvalho distracts Willis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Willis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Carvalho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Willis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carvalho.
A head punch on the inside from Willis fails to land.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but Willis won't allow it.
A short right from Willis on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho throws a punch but it's blocked by Willis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right handed body shot lands from Willis.
Willis is pressed up against the cage. Carvalho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Willis down to the mat. Willis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dom Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carvalho.
Nice defenses there by Willis.
Willis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Willis clinches up against the cage.
Carvalho lands an uppercut.
Willis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carvalho throws a punch but it's blocked by Willis. #TD#
Willis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Willis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Willis drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dom Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willis prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Willis there.
Willis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis is taking a breather. Carvalho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily.
Willis is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Willis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willis is nestled in close to Carvalho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Willis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Willis in his half guard.
Carvalho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carvalho trying to control here.
Willis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carvalho has hold of Willis's hands but Willis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Willis connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple.
Willis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
Willis working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho has hold of Willis's hands but Willis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Willis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Willis.
Willis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Willis lands a nice short elbow.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Willis working Carvalho over with strikes.
Carvalho wants to control but Willis is keeping busy.
Carvalho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily.
Carvalho is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Willis working Carvalho over with strikes.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg. #T4#
Willis lands strikes from half guard.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
Willis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
Willis working Carvalho over with strikes.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.
Willis thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
Carvalho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Willis is very close to passing his half guard.
Carvalho has hold of Willis's hands but Willis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Willis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carvalho checks a leg kick.
Willis slips under a jab.
Carvalho throws a hook but Willis blocks it.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Willis avoids the punch easily.
Willis tries to clinch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho cracks the inside of Willis's front leg.
Willis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Willis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carvalho blocks a body shot from Willis.
Carvalho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Willis pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis is looking to clinch but Carvalho is avoiding it.
#CL#
Willis darts in and clinches Carvalho up against the cage.
Willis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Willis misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Carvalho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carvalho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Our spies down at at LOD: Club Pain inform us that Carvalho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Willis's guard. #REVB#
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
Willis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Willis's head.
Willis pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Willis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carvalho's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Willis trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho working a defensive guard here.
Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Willis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willis throws a big elbow that misses.
Willis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carvalho is trying to keep Willis in close.
#T3#
Willis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Willis wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Carvalho has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
Willis wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving. #SUB2#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Willis trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there.
Willis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Willis pushing down on Carvalho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carvalho trying to hold on to Willis's head to control him but Willis postures up.
Willis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
Willis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
An inside leg kick from Carvalho misses.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho throws a front kick aimed at Willis's knee but Willis avoids it well. #CL#
Willis has Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Willis.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Willis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Willis struggles to land a body shot inside as Carvalho controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willis 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Willis!
During a confident post fight interview, Dom Willis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GKNY 104 - Burnley vs Reed
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Carvalho slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tahere. That's going to slow Carvalho down.
Carvalho throws a nice head kick!
Carvalho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Tahere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
Tahere misses with a straight right.
A jab from Tahere misses.
Tahere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carvalho has time to react.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahere.
Tahere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carvalho looks to throw the jab but Tahere is out of range.
Carvalho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tahere. Tahere obviously looking to wear him down.
Tahere swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tahere cracks Carvalho with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a push kick but Tahere slaps the foot to one side.
Carvalho shoots for a double leg takedown but Tahere sprawls well. He's pushed Carvalho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tahere thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy right hand. Tahere should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Tahere misses
and Tahere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tahere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carvalho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho feints and then cracks Tahere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tahere down. #TD#
Carvalho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tahere was covering up waiting for the punch and Carvalho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carvalho trying to control but Tahere is working from the bottom.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Tahere wants to stand but Carvalho is controlling the position.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Tahere keeps moving.
Carvalho prevents Tahere from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Carvalho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Carvalho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tahere finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Carvalho tenderised Tahere's leg. Tahere is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Tahere down.
Tahere tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Tahere.#T3#
Carvalho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tahere lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tahere lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carvalho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carvalho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carvalho walks into a left hand.
Tahere bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tahere buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Tahere.
Carvalho tries to counter with a takedown but Tahere is quick to defend against it.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tahere dips to his left and cracks Carvalho with an uppercut!
Carvalho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahere misses with a kick to the body.
Carvalho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Tahere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tahere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carvalho throws out the jab.
Tahere throws a low kick but Carvalho moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tahere. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Tahere swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tahere.
Tahere checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Tahere misses with a looping left.
Tahere connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Tahere's shoulder, as Tahere tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Carvalho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tahere.
Tahere attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tahere scores with a nice right hand.
Tahere slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho moves out of range of the leg kick from Tahere.
Carvalho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tahere's hands.
A jab from Carvalho does it's job there.
Tahere connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dyllz Tahere will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tahere throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Carvalho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tahere.
Tahere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a looping left.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Tahere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tahere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tahere cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tahere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Tahere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tahere.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tahere.
Carvalho looks to throw the jab but Tahere is out of range.
Tahere fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
and Tahere counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tahere defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Tahere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Tahere fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range.
Tahere throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Tahere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Tahere's shoulder, as Tahere tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Tahere moves out of range.
Nice cross by Tahere.
Tahere avoids the head kick by Carvalho.
Tahere lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tahere takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Tahere throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho attempts a counter takedown but Tahere avoids it well and moves away.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Carvalho works the jab nicely.
Carvalho lunges at Tahere with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tahere's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tahere throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tahere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carvalho's sensitive parts.
Tahere bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carvalho's head backwards.
Tahere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvalho tests Tahere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tahere is out of range and Carvalho settles back down.
Tahere cracks the inside of Carvalho's front leg.
A slow jab from Tahere misses its intended target.
A low kick from Carvalho is predictable there
letting Tahere counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
Good leg kick by Tahere there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Tahere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tahere tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carvalho is able to avoid easily.
Tahere blocks a jab.#T3#
Carvalho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carvalho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tahere lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.
Tahere keeps Carvalho at a distance using the push kick.
Tahere scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Tahere misses.
Carvalho tried to counter with a leg kick but Tahere avoided it.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but Tahere shows good takedown defense.
Tahere throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Tahere.
Tahere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tahere throws a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
Carvalho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tahere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Tahere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tahere throws out the jab.
Carvalho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Carvalho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tahere throws a leg kick but Carvalho moved away.
Tahere slips a jab from Carvalho.
Tahere dips to his left and cracks Carvalho with an uppercut!
Tahere looks to land a body kick but Carvalho moved away.
Carvalho feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Tahere as Carvalho shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahere scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tahere misses with a few strikes there.
Tahere lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Tahere avoids the punch easily.
Tahere tries to move into range but Carvalho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahere throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyllz Tahere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tahere ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Tahere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tahere throws a lazy head kick
and Carvalho counters with an outside leg kick.
Tahere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tahere is out of range.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Tahere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Tahere misses.
Tahere misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tahere there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvalho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tahere pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range and Tahere settles back down.
Carvalho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carvalho throws a hook but Tahere blocks it.#T1#
Carvalho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahere throws a combination. Carvalho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tahere walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Tahere.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Tahere moved out of range nicely.
Tahere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tahere, right into the meat.
Tahere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tahere looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Tahere moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Tahere misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tahere!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho prevents Tahere from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Carvalho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Tahere is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tahere managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carvalho.
The strikes coming from Carvalho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carvalho working the head with strikes.
Tahere on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carvalho throws a strike aimed at the side of Tahere's head but Tahere avoids it well.
Carvalho lands an elbow.
Carvalho throws an elbow but Tahere slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tahere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carvalho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carvalho throws a strike aimed at the side of Tahere's head but Tahere avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Carvalho wants to control but Tahere is keeping him busy.
Carvalho misses with the ground and pound.
Carvalho tries to score with some ground and pound. Tahere controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carvalho working the ground and pound.
Gustavo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carvalho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tahere is avoiding damage well.
Tahere dodges the ground and pound from Carvalho.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tahere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tahere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Carvalho looks up at the clock and then as Tahere takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carvalho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tahere pushes Carvalho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carvalho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tahere seems a little lost for a moment, as Carvalho dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tahere rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carvalho's guard! Nice work there by Tahere! #SUB#
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tahere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tahere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tahere 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyllz Tahere!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Carvalho moves into the clinch successfully.
Stone lands a left hand.
Carvalho working aggressively here.
Carvalho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stone is keeping busy.
A short left from Carvalho.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Carvalho avoiding damage.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Carvalho avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
A short right from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stone breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stone with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Carvalho clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Carvalho swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone tries to score a body lock takedown but Carvalho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stone presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carvalho tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Stone to work.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carvalho lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
I was talking to Stone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carvalho gets through Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carvalho after a bit of a struggle.
Carvalho trying to stall but Stone improves his position.
#T2#
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Stone avoids it.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Carvalho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carvalho tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gustavo Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.#T3#
Stone misses with a jab to the body
and Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Carvalho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stone misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvalho! But no joy.
Stone misses with a takedown
and Carvalho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stone lands with a straight right. Carvalho didn't see that one coming.
Stone with a hook.
Stone connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Stone throws a lazy head kick
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Stone. Stone maintains the clinch.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stone.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Carvalho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carvalho misses with a body kick.
Stone cracks a nice hook into Carvalho's ribs.
Stone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carvalho. Carvalho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stone slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Stone cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Stone misses with an uppercut
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Carvalho.
Stone moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone blocks a jab.
Carvalho scores with a jab.
Carvalho slips a jab from Stone.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Stone tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone connects with a high kick.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Stone.
Carvalho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stone.#T2#
Stone lands with a right hand.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Stone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carvalho counters with a low kick, right behind Stone 's knee.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carvalho sprawls well. Carvalho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Stone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carvalho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Carvalho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Carvalho trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.#T4#
Carvalho postures up.
#SUB2#
Carvalho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stone has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Stone is fighting to break Carvalho's control of his arms but Carvalho is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carvalho throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carvalho tries a quick counter leg kick but Stone is wise to it.#CL#
Stone clinches up with Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage.
Carvalho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries a body shot but Carvalho blocks it.
Stone working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Carvalho stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Carvalho lands with a left to the head.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone pushes Carvalho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Carvalho is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stone is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carvalho to the mat. Carvalho regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stone postures up.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho looking to control.
Carvalho managing to control the position.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Manny Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carvalho holds on and takes a little breather.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet.
Stone postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Stone.
Stone feints and then cracks Carvalho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carvalho down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Carvalho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Manny Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carvalho as he jumps to the side.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Carvalho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
Stone lands a jab to the nose.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Carvalho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carvalho misses with a low kick as Stone jumps back.
Manny Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
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 Manny Stone.
I think Carvalho 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
G #35 KOIZUMI vs KURTZ
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvalho is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hiller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho cracks Hiller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carvalho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hiller.#CUT2#
It looks like Erik Hiller has been cut.
Hiller lands with a good body shot.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Hiller.
Hiller throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hiller with a body shot.
Hiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Hiller throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvalho counters with a leg kick.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiller.
Carvalho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range and Hiller settles back down.
Carvalho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Hiller off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hiller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho misses the jab.
A low kick from Hiller misses
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hiller throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiller.
Good work by Hiller as he checks the leg kick.
Hiller throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hiller with a body shot.
Hiller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carvalho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carvalho 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.
Hiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiller misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiller is just out of range.
Hiller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiller moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiller on the side of the head.
Hiller moves out of range of the body kick from Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a swing at Hiller's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Hiller moved out of range.
Hiller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiller drops his hands momentarily and Carvalho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Hiller moves into range and clinches up with Carvalho.
Hiller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hiller presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Carvalho.
Hiller lands with a short shot to the head.
Carvalho lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Hiller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carvalho is struggling to control the position.
Hiller works on Carvalho's body with a couple of short punches.
Hiller pushes Carvalho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hiller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carvalho lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Hiller.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvalho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiller.
Both fighters circling a little - Hiller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hiller throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Hiller.#T4#
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Hiller is looking to counter punch.
Hiller throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiller misses the shot to the body.
Hiller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho drops his hands momentarily and Hiller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Hiller slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Hiller misses its target.
Hiller connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hiller thows a leg kick but Carvalho checks it
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Hiller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho counters with a body kick.
Hiller thuds a left hand into Carvalho's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Hiller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Hiller checks it.
Hiller scoring well with a low kick there.
Carvalho throws a jab when Hiller was well out of range.
Hiller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erik Hiller is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hiller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carvalho's head backwards.
Hiller lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.#CL#
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Hiller. Hiller maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hiller tightens his grip and picks Carvalho up, before dumping him to the ground. Carvalho manages to land in guard.
Hiller being controlled here momentarily.
Hiller trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Hiller preventing the sweep.
Hiller stands up over Carvalho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiller forces his way into half guard.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Hiller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvalho keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hiller trying to advance position but Carvalho counters by regaining guard.
Hiller looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Carvalho pulls Hiller in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Hiller won't allow Carvalho to get back to his feet.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Hiller from controlling successfully.
Hiller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiller preventing the sweep.
Hiller being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hiller works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Hiller's shoulder, as Hiller tries to avoid the shot.
Hiller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carvalho sprawls and moves away.
Carvalho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiller misses with a body punch
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiller.
Hiller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hiller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Hiller seems unphased.
Erik Hiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Hiller. #T4#
Carvalho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiller tries to counter by clinching up but Carvalho breaks away and moves out of range.
Hiller tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiller throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Hiller looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiller takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiller misses the target.
Hiller misses the jab.
Hiller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiller scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiller throws the kick towards the body but Carvalho avoids it.
Hiller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Hiller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Carvalho.
Hiller throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho throws a big counter head kick but Hiller avoids it with no problem.
Hiller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiller.
Hiller throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Hiller is looking to chop away at Carvalho's legs.
Hiller backing away here, and Carvalho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hiller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiller throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvalho! But no joy.
Hiller works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Hiller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Hiller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho throws a hook but Hiller blocks it.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Carvalho blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvalho! But no joy.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hiller throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Hiller misses with a leg kick.
Carvalho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hiller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
Hiller misses with a lunging right hand
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Hiller coming out on top.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the head.
Hiller moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Hiller.
Hiller throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Hiller throws a leg kick
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Carvalho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hiller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiller lands a slapping body shot.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Hiller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiller misses with a hook.
Hiller connects with a body shot that sends Carvalho's belly button to the back.
Carvalho is looking to score with low kicks.
Carvalho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carvalho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hiller.
Hiller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Hiller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Hiller.
Carvalho tries to counter with a clinch but Hiller shakes him off and moves away.
Hiller misses with a straight left.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through Hiller's defenses.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Hiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hiller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiller.
A clash of legs there as Hiller blocks the low kick.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Hiller ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho wants to counter the offense by Hiller and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Hiller.
Hiller misses with a combination
and Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erik Hiller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiller.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Hiller seems unphased.
#ROC2#
Hiller is rocked!
Hiller lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carvalho connects with a crisp jab.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Hiller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hiller throws an off balance right hand
and Carvalho counters with a huge left! Hiller is in big trouble! He's backing up but Carvalho isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hiller from any more damage. A dominating finish by Carvalho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Carvalho!
An out of breath Gustavo Carvalho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ITFL 6.2
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Carvalho 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.
The Highlander misses with a low kick.
The Highlander pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Highlander throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Highlander throws out a loose jab but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Highlander.
A punch combination from The Highlander misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvalho! But no joy.
The Highlander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
The Highlander slips under a jab from Carvalho.
A little feinted left hand from The Highlander 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.
Nice body punch from The Highlander.
The Highlander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carvalho. Carvalho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from The Highlander misses.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
The Highlander misses with a lunging right hand
and The Highlander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Highlander throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho feints a counter leg kick.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Highlander.
The Highlander backing away here, and Carvalho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Highlander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Highlander cracks Carvalho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carvalho pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Highlander is out of range and Carvalho settles back down.
Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Highlander.
The Highlander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Highlander swings widly with a right hand
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Conor The Highlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Highlander tries to clinch up
and Carvalho counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
The Highlander pushes Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
The Highlander can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
The Highlander pushes Carvalho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Highlander as Carvalho tries to tie him up.
The Highlander struggles to land a body shot inside as Carvalho controls his hands.
Carvalho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from The Highlander.
The Highlander pushes Carvalho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land.
Carvalho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Highlander backwards. #TD#
The Highlander successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Highlander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Highlander wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
The Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Highlander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there. #T3#
Carvalho wants to stand but The Highlander is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Carvalho stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and The Highlander has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Carvalho manages to get his head free but now The Highlander has transitioned to an armbar! Carvalho grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from The Highlander! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor The Highlander!
After the fight, Conor The Highlander was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nikon dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nikon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nikon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikon fails with the takedown
and Nikon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustavo Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sekonic Nikon.
Nikon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Sekonic Nikon has been cut.
Carvalho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carvalho.#ROC#
Nikon is rocked!
Nikon walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Carvalho swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Carvalho!
A victorious Gustavo Carvalho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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