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Event:
Grunge 40: In Bloom
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Bully.
Naranbaatar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook
and Bully counters with a straight right hand.
Bully 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.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Bully connects with a looping right hand.
Bully lands a head kick!
Bully looks for the body kick but Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Bully moves away and avoids it.
Naranbaatar tries to move into range but Bully moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bully bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cyber Bully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bully has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranbaatar.
Bully looks for the body kick but Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Donk. Bully catches Naranbaatar right on the button with a cross.
Bully lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naranbaatar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bully cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.#T1#
Naranbaatar ducks under a wild hook from Bully.
Naranbaatar throws a series of punches but Bully avoids them all with ease.
Bully scores with a hook to the body. Naranbaatar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bully moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bully is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bully throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Naranbaatar counters by moving into the clinch.
Bully has had enough of the clinch but Naranbaatar keeps him there for the moment.
Bully controlling the action here for a moment.
Naranbaatar tries to land knees in the clinch but Bully avoids the damage to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bully. #T2#
Bully misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Bully manages to break the clinch.
Bully lands an overhand right.
Naranbaatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bully half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Naranbaatar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bully misses with a low kick.
Bully slips a jab and a cross from Naranbaatar.
Bully delivers a nice body kick.
Naranbaatar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bully scores with a hook to the body. Naranbaatar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bully thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Naranbaatar if he has to take too many more of those.
Bully's corner calls for a 1-2. Bully obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Naranbaatar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bully cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Bully misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Nice jab there from Bully.
Bully tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bully.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Bully moved away.
Naranbaatar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bully.
Bully jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naranbaatar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Naranbaatar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bully uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bully feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naranbaatars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naranbaatar blocks a head kick by Bully.
#T4#
Bully throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bully. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naranbaatar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Naranbaatar enables Bully to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Naranbaatar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bully trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Naranbaatar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Bully is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naranbaatar is aware though and is defending well.
Naranbaatar preventing the sweep.
Bully has a closed guard, preventing Naranbaatar from standing up.
Bully is trying to control the position but Naranbaatar postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyber Bully 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#
Naranbaatar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bully throws a low kick but Naranbaatar avoids it.
Naranbaatar dips to his left and cracks Bully with an uppercut!
A big left from Naranbaatar misses.
Bully misses with an uppercut.
Bully slips a jab from Naranbaatar.
Bully throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar ducks under a wild hook from Bully.
Bully is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranbaatar can do to turn this around?
Bully lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully feints and then cracks Naranbaatar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naranbaatar down.
Bully throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bully cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Bully keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naranbaatar.
Bully throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar. #T1#
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Bully.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bully was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bully throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Bully there.
Naranbaatar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Naranbaatar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bully counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naranbaatar's knee momentarily.
Bully scoring well with a low kick there.
Naranbaatar defending well as Bully loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar doesn't manage to clinch there - Bully circles away.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bully throws a body shot but no joy.
Bully is looking to score with low kicks.
Bully connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Bully's shoulder, as Bully tries to avoid the shot.
Bully was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar blocks a leg kick.
Naranbaatar throws out a counter right but Bully avoids it with no problem.
Naranbaatar tries to clinch there but Bully circles away.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bully scores with a nice head shot.
Bully throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar checks it.
Naranbaatar flicks out a counter leg kick but Bully steps away.
Cyber Bully is winning the standup battle so far.
Bully throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar moved away.
Bully is looking to chop away at Naranbaatar's legs.
Naranbaatar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Bully's shoulder, as Bully tries to avoid the shot.
Bully throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Bully.
#T3#
Bully throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar misses with a lunging right hand
and Bully counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Bully coming out on top.
Bully is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naranbaatar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bully is looking to score with low kicks.
Naranbaatar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bully connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bully.
Bully throws a low kick but Naranbaatar moves out of range easily.
Bully lands a nice shot that snaps Naranbaatar's head back.
Bully throws out a powerful jab.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bully was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Nice uppercut lands for Naranbaatar. That snapped Bully's head back.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bully throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Naranbaatar thows a leg kick but Bully checks it
and Bully counters with an inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar tries to move into range but Bully moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bully scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bully.
Bully catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bully throws a body kick that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bully - that will leave a mark!
Naranbaatar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bully lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyber Bully 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#
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Bully throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Naranbaatar or perhaps it was just good defense by Bully, which made it look bad.
Naranbaatar moves forwards but Bully connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bully is out of range.
Bully ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Bully throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bully dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naranbaatar. That did some damage!
Bully swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bully takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naranbaatar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Bully misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Naranbaatar walks into a straight right hand from Bully.
Naranbaatar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bully finds it's way round the side to connect with Naranbaatar's head.
Bully gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Naranbaatar counters with a right hand to the body.
Bully fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Bully takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Bully tries to score with a low kick but Naranbaatar moves his leg out of the way.
Naranbaatar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Naranbaatar cracks Bully with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bully misses with a body kick.
Naranbaatar scores with the left hand. Bully knows he should have avoided that one.
Bully throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Bully is looking to slow Naranbaatar down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Bully.
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!
Bully scores with a head kick. Naranbaatar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bully fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naranbaatar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bully checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
Bully half committed to a counter leg kick.
Naranbaatar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bully.
Bully fires out a quick counter leg kick but Naranbaatar just manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bully looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cyber Bully is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naranbaatar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bully turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Bully tries to keep at a distance but Naranbaatar has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naranbaatar.#T3#
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Bully controls the action.
Bully blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Bully.
Bully blocks a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Bully blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bully misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bully.
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bully pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Naranbaatar as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Bully is trying to trip Naranbaatar. He has hold of a leg but Naranbaatar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bully persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bully got a little sloppy there for a moment and Naranbaatar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bully has managed to get both his arms back between Naranbaatar's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bully wants to pass the guard but Naranbaatar is keeping the position.
Bully pushing down on Naranbaatar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyber Bully showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bully, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyber Bully! |
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Event:
Grunge 37: Sleater Kinney
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Picard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naranbaatar moves in looking to clinch but Picard pushes him off.
Picard lands a right hook to the body.
Picard checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Picard lands a jab to Naranbaatar's midsection.
Picard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Naranbaatar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Naranbaatar lands a right hook to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a front kick aimed at Picard's knee but Picard avoids it well.
Picard takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Picard slips a jab from Naranbaatar.
Picard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Picard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naranbaatar.
Jean Luc Picard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picard throws a shot from downtown. Naranbaatar moves away and avoids it.
Naranbaatar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Picard pushes Naranbaatar away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picard throws a sloppy head kick and Naranbaatar moves out of range easily.
Picard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Picard fails to land with a series of punches.
Picard cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
A solid body kick from Picard.
A punch lands to the side of Naranbaatar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naranbaatar 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.
Picard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Picard lands a really nice looking cross but Naranbaatar seems unphased.
Picard 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.
Picard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Picard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Picard misses with a body kick.
Picard connects with a jab.
Picard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Picard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Picard. Beautiful body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Naranbaatar motions for Picard to come forward. Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naranbaatar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Picard thuds his shin into the meat of Naranbaatar's side.
A big left from Naranbaatar misses.
Jean Luc Picard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naranbaatar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Picard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Picard misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Picard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Picard uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Naranbaatar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Naranbaatar as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Naranbaatar gets control of Picard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Naranbaatar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Picard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picard trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom. #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.
Picard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Picard content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Picard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Picard avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Picard dominated that round.
That's time! Naranbaatar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Picard connects with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Picard slams his shin into Naranbaatar's torso.
Picard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Picard.
Picard cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Picard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naranbaatar throws a right hand that misses
and Picard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Picard, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Naranbaatar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picard throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Picard.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Picard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Picard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Picard scoring well with a low kick there.
Naranbaatar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Picard is rocked!#CL#
Naranbaatar drives through and clinches with Picard against the cage.
Picard is still on wobbly legs! Can Naranbaatar finish him?
Naranbaatar working the clinch nicely. Picard is working for position but Naranbaatar cracks him with a big knee to the head! Picard crumples up against the cage and Naranbaatar lands two more shots before the ref can save Picard! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A victorious Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jean Luc Picard stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness, that is life.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 22: Something InThe Way
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana shoots in and drives through. Naranbaatar sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naranbaatar! But no joy.
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Naranbaatar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Naranbaatar has him pressed against the cage.
Amana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amana prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
Amana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amana prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
A short right from Naranbaatar on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar keeps control of Amana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Naranbaatar pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana prevents Naranbaatar from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amana defends it easily.#T1#
Amana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naranbaatar's guard.
Amana wants to stand and escape but instead Naranbaatar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Naranbaatar won't allow Amana to get back to his feet.
Naranbaatar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amana's guard.
Amana is looking to stand up but Naranbaatar isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naranbaatar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amana's guard.
Naranbaatar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amana pushes Naranbaatar off looking to stand but Naranbaatar dives back in and keeps control.
Naranbaatar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Amana!
Amana is trying to stand but he's just given Naranbaatar his back.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Amana with him. Amana is trying to defend but Naranbaatar has an arm under the chin now! Amana grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
During a confident post fight interview, Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Saric closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Naranbaatar to the mat! Naranbaatar manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Naranbaatar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saric stacks Naranbaatar 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 Saric! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (0) Naranbaatar
Naranbaatar tries to improve position but can't.
Saric controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar actively working from the bottom here.
Saric sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saric passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (8) vs (0) Naranbaatar#T1#
Naranbaatar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saric controlling from the full mount.
Naranbaatar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saric controlling from mount.
Saric's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Saric working for a submission but Naranbaatar is keeping him at bay.
Naranbaatar tries to reverse the position but Saric maintains control.#T2#
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Naranbaatar is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action.
Saric controlling from mount.
Saric trying to control but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Saric controlling the position easily from mount.
Saric wants to control but Naranbaatar has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3#
Saric wants to pass to mount but Naranbaatar is defending the position.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
Saric is keen to just control but Naranbaatar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Naranbaatar is defending against the submission attempts here by Saric.
Naranbaatar tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saric pulls his head out easily.
Saric looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Saric seems to be working for a kimura but Naranbaatar defends the submission attempt.
Saric tries to pass to full mount but Naranbaatar defends it.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (11) vs (0) Naranbaatar#T5#
Saric tries to control but Naranbaatar wriggling away.
Saric tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saric tries to control but Naranbaatar wriggling away.
Saric controlling the position easily from mount.
Naranbaatar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Naranbaatar is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranbaatar keeps working.
Saric is looking to advance position but Naranbaatar won't allow it.
Saric trying to control the action but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Saric looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saric trying to control from Naranbaatar's half guard. Naranbaatar has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T7#
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar can't keep his opponent in guard - Saric advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saric takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar actively working from the bottom here.
Saric not doing much here.
#T8#
Saric passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Naranbaatar! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (14) vs (0) Naranbaatar
Naranbaatar has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Saric's lack of action.
Saric is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (17) vs (0) Naranbaatar
Saric controlling from mount.
Saric trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Saric controlling the pace for now.
Naranbaatar is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action.
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saric looking to control but Naranbaatar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saric controlling the pace for now.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naranbaatar is looking to escape. #T10#
Saric controlling his opponent.
Saric tries to control but Naranbaatar wriggling away.
Saric is really struggling to control Naranbaatar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Naranbaatar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Saric controlling from mount.
Saric looking to control but Naranbaatar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saric is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Naranbaatar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Naranbaatar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Saric wants to control the pace but Naranbaatar is squirming around nicely.
Saric controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Saric goes for an armbar but Naranbaatar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Naranbaatar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (17) vs (2) Naranbaatar
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (19) vs (2) Naranbaatar#T13#
Saric slips nicely into half guard.
Naranbaatar is looking to improve his position.
Saric works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (22) vs (2) Naranbaatar
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Naranbaatar is not content to let Saric control the position.
Naranbaatar being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Naranbaatar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saric is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Naranbaatar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saric advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (24) vs (2) Naranbaatar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naranbaatar is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric takes the fight on points by 24 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filth needs to keep his hands up - Naranbaatar had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Obama Filth has been cut.
Naranbaatar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Filth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Filth swinging wildly here.
Filth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Filth misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD#
Naranbaatar catches Filth napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Filth to the canvas!
#ROC#Filth is rocked!
Filth looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Naranbaatar drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Naranbaatar seems to have locked his on tight now - Filth screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Naranbaatar, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
During a confident post fight interview, Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab by Naranbaatar.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar cracks Ashton with a good jab.
Naranbaatar 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.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Ashton's head but Ashton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashton's head.
Ashton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton 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.
Ashton needs to keep his hands up - Naranbaatar had a free shot at his head there.
Ashton scoring well with a low kick 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!
Naranbaatar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ashton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ashton throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar with a jab.
Naranbaatar blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naranbaatar.
Ashton lands with a good body shot.
Ashton 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.#T1#
Ashton cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Ashton's shoulder, as Ashton tries to avoid the shot.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Naranbaatar moves away and avoids it.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Ashton's body.
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Ashton throws a lazy head kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Ashton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Ashton defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Naranbaatar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Naranbaatar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ashton keeping hold of Naranbaatar's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a kimura but Ashton is defending well.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ashton trying to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Ashton is refusing to be controlled, as Naranbaatar sits in half guard.
Ashton is looking to improve his position.
Ashton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ashton defends it well.
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ashton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ashton is defending against the submission attempts here by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is keen to just control but Ashton is a slippery customer.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Naranbaatar has control of the leg.
Ashton wants to control but Naranbaatar is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ashton.#TD2#
Ashton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Naranbaatar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
Ashton pulls Naranbaatar in to control the position.
Ashton continues to stall.
Naranbaatar stopping the sweep attempt from Ashton.
Ashton keeping full guard, as Naranbaatar tries to pass.
Naranbaatar pushing down on Ashton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ashton tries to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naranbaatar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naranbaatar throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Naranbaatar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ashton misses with a body shot.
Ashton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ashton has time to react.
Ashton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naranbaatar finds it's way round the side to connect with Ashton's head.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashton lands a leg kick that knocks Naranbaatar off balance momentarily.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick which misses Ashton's front leg but catches the back leg as Ashton tries to avoid it.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Naranbaatar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton tries to clinch but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Naranbaatar feints the counter takedown.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ashton there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Ashton slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
Ashton ducks right into an uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross.
Ashton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naranbaatar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ashton. That did some damage!
Ashton tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves away #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar seems to be working for a kimura but Ashton defends the submission attempt.
Naranbaatar is pressing down on Ashton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ashton is holding on for now.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ashton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Naranbaatar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar controlling the action here.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar 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.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but Ashton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naranbaatar to get the leverage. #T3#
Naranbaatar tries to pass to full mount but Ashton defends it. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ashton defends it well.
Naranbaatar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ashton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ashton trying to hold on to Naranbaatar's head to control him but Naranbaatar postures up.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Naranbaatar has control of the leg.
Ashton is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Naranbaatar tries to pass to full mount but Ashton defends it.
Naranbaatar wants to take a breather but Ashton is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ashton is looking to control Naranbaatar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ashton avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ashton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naranbaatar lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Ashton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ashton lands in his opponent's guard.
Ashton trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
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#
Ashton tries to clinch there but Naranbaatar circles away.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
Naranbaatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ashton throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Naranbaatar.
Ashton shoots and misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashton throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ashton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashton. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot.
Naranbaatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Ashton clobbers Naranbaatar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ashton looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Ashton swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ashton has a takedown stuffed.
Ashton throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ashton. That did some damage!
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Ashton's body.
Naranbaatar lands with a right hand.
Naranbaatar jabs Ashton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ashton jabs Naranbaatar right on the nose. Naranbaatar blinks but takes it well.
Ashton punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Naranbaatar misses.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Naranbaatar moves away and avoids it.
Ashton thuds a left hand into Naranbaatar's body.#T2#
Ashton swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Naranbaatar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ashton has control of Naranbaatar's left arm, preventing Naranbaatar from doing any damage.
Ashton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Naranbaatar is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton.
Naranbaatar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton is really struggling to control Naranbaatar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Ashton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naranbaatar 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#
Ashton desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Naranbaatar is trying to control. Ashton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Ashton gets back to full guard.
Naranbaatar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Naranbaatar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranbaatar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naranbaatar postures up.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naranbaatar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Naranbaatar working for a triangle but Ashton defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naranbaatar 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A victorious Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Naranbaatar misses.
Iwoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iwoba moves out of range of the body kick from Naranbaatar.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Iwoba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naranbaatar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy right hand. Iwoba should have avoided that one.
Naranbaatar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naranbaatar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naranbaatar there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iwoba throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iwoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naranbaatar shoots in but Iwoba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba throws a solid leg kick but Naranbaatar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iwoba.#CL#
Iwoba clinches up with Naranbaatar and pushes him back against the cage.
Iwoba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Iwoba.
Naranbaatar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Naranbaatar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Naranbaatar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iwoba is working Naranbaatar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naranbaatar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwoba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iwoba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position but Iwoba postures up.
Naranbaatar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iwoba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Iwoba is working Naranbaatar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iwoba landing some decent shots from guard.
Naranbaatar working a defensive guard here.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar has his foot on Iwoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwoba works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Iwoba trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Iwoba working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iwoba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet.
Iwoba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iwoba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iwoba.
Naranbaatar tries to work over Iwoba's front leg with a kick but Iwoba checks it.
Iwoba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iwoba.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iwoba.
Iwoba fakes the leg kick and cracks Naranbaatar in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba throws a low kick, looking for Naranbaatar's leg but Naranbaatar calmly moves out of range.
Naranbaatar blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Iwoba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Naranbaatar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Iwoba coming out on top.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar tries a head kick but it misses.
Naranbaatar throws a series of punches but Iwoba moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Iwoba misses its target.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Iwoba.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iwoba throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bosco Iwoba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naranbaatar passes into half guard.
Iwoba is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working for a kimura but Iwoba is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Iwoba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naranbaatar is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Iwoba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Iwoba.
Iwoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Naranbaatar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwoba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Iwoba has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
Naranbaatar trying to control from the bottom.
Naranbaatar moves into full guard.
Iwoba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naranbaatar looking to control.
Iwoba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naranbaatar trying to keep a closed guard but Iwoba is proving a slippery customer.
Iwoba preventing the sweep. #T4#
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naranbaatar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Iwoba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Naranbaatar trying to keep a closed guard but Iwoba is proving a slippery customer.
Iwoba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Iwoba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iwoba scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Iwoba clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Iwoba blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Iwoba.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Naranbaatar pulls guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba throws a strike but Naranbaatar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Naranbaatar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet. #T1#
Naranbaatar passes into half guard.
Naranbaatar trying to mount his opponent but Iwoba defends it.
Iwoba is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba wants to control but Naranbaatar is keeping busy.
Naranbaatar prevents Iwoba from improving his position.
Naranbaatar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iwoba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Naranbaatar with that takedown attempt.
Naranbaatar cracks Iwoba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3##CL#
Iwoba closes the distance and clinches.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Iwoba.
Naranbaatar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iwoba backwards.
Iwoba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Naranbaatar has clasped his hands together around Iwoba's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar swings around for an armbar but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet. #SUB2#
Iwoba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Naranbaatar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iwoba has managed to get both his arms back between Naranbaatar's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iwoba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar is trying to keep Iwoba in close.
Iwoba cracks Naranbaatar with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwoba forces his way into half guard.
Iwoba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tarkhan Naranbaatar.
I think Iwoba 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 381: Bosch vs Maneno II
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Rostedt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naranbaatar 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.#TD2#
Naranbaatar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but Rostedt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naranbaatar to get the leverage.
Naranbaatar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rostedt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rostedt defends it well. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rostedt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but Rostedt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naranbaatar to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Naranbaatar trying to mount his opponent but Rostedt defends it.
Naranbaatar wants to take a breather but Rostedt is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar seems to be looking for submissions.
Naranbaatar is trying to control. Rostedt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a kimura but Rostedt is defending well.
Rostedt is not content to let Naranbaatar control the position.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rostedt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rostedt moves out of range as Naranbaatar strikes.
Rostedt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
A big left from Rostedt misses.
Rostedt walks into a jab.
Naranbaatar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rostedt counters with a head kick.
Rostedt swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A solid body kick from Naranbaatar.
Rostedt slips a straight right by Naranbaatar.
Rostedt throws a wild body kick that Naranbaatar sees coming a mile off.
Rostedt misses with a body shot.
Naranbaatar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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#
Naranbaatar defending well as Rostedt loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rostedt.
Naranbaatar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rostedt with a body shot.
Rostedt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naranbaatar lands a glancing blow to the side of Rostedt's head.
Rostedt is looking to wear down Naranbaatar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rostedt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Naranbaatar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Naranbaatar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rostedt circles away quickly and effectively.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Rostedt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rostedt. Rostedt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rostedt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naranbaatar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Rostedt there.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Rostedt.
Naranbaatar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Rostedt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rostedt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Naranbaatar does it's job there.
Rostedt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Rostedt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Naranbaatar misses.
Rostedt moves forwards but Naranbaatar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Rostedt tenderised Naranbaatar's leg. Naranbaatar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naranbaatar avoids the head kick by Rostedt.
Rostedt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar loads up on a big right hand but Rostedt slips the punch.
Naranbaatar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Naranbaatar misses its intended target.
Rostedt scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rostedt lands a leg kick that knocks Naranbaatar off balance momentarily.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Rostedt. #T2#
Naranbaatar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rostedt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rostedt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naranbaatar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rostedt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rostedt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Naranbaatar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Rostedt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rostedt throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Jeti Rostedt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Rostedt misses.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Rostedt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rostedt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naranbaatar circles away quickly and effectively.
Naranbaatar walks into a stiff left hand from Rostedt.
Rostedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Rostedt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rostedt's hands.#T3#
Naranbaatar dips to his left and cracks Rostedt with an uppercut!
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Rostedt moves out of range.
Naranbaatar lands with an overhand left.
Rostedt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rostedt.
Rostedt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Naranbaatar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Naranbaatar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rostedt at a distance.
Rostedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Rostedt looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Rostedt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rostedt misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a shoot takedown. Rostedt fights it but they end up in guard.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostedt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rostedt keeping full guard, as Naranbaatar tries to pass.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Rostedt is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rostedt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rostedt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rostedt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rostedt.
Rostedt just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Rostedt moves out of range.
Rostedt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rostedt misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostedt. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naranbaatar looks to throw the jab but Rostedt is out of range.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rostedt moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar blocks a head kick by Rostedt.
Rostedt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rostedt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rostedt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rostedt slips a straight right by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Rostedt's head but Rostedt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rostedt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Rostedt misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Rostedt takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rostedt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rostedt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rostedt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naranbaatar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rostedt circles away quickly and effectively.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Naranbaatar or perhaps it was just good defense by Rostedt, which made it look bad.
Rostedt misses with a kick to the body
and Rostedt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rostedt lands with a cross.
Rostedt looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Rostedt throws the kick towards the body but Naranbaatar avoids it.
Rostedt takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar tries for a takedown but Rostedt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Naranbaatar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rostedt blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Rostedt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naranbaatar lands with an uppercut that bounces Rostedt off the cage and back into range.
Rostedt tries to score with a low kick but Naranbaatar moves his leg out of the way.
Naranbaatar connects with the punch.
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
Rostedt throws a nice looking combination but Naranbaatar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Rostedt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naranbaatar works Rostedt's body with a nice hook.
Rostedt connects with a single shot there.
Rostedt misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
A big left from Naranbaatar misses.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
Naranbaatar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Naranbaatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook. Rostedt ducked under it nicely.
Rostedt punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.
Rostedt tries a head kick but it misses.
Naranbaatar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rostedt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross.
Naranbaatar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Rostedt.
Jeti Rostedt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Rostedt moved out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a combination
and Rostedt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rostedt misses with a leg kick.
Rostedt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Naranbaatar misses with a straight right.
Rostedt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Naranbaatar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naranbaatar 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!
Rostedt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naranbaatar. That did some damage!
Naranbaatar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naranbaatar there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Naranbaatar, as that shot connected.
Rostedt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rostedt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rostedt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rostedt throws a solid leg kick but Naranbaatar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rostedt.
Rostedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the leg kick from Rostedt.
Rostedt throws a sloppy head kick and Naranbaatar moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rostedt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rostedt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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 Jeti Rostedt.
Well Naranbaatar 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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:
OFC: Blood Night LV
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Fagaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Naranbaatar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fagaro misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Naranbaatar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Fagaro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naranbaatar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fagaro trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Fagaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naranbaatar stays in close to Fagaro's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fagaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naranbaatar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naranbaatar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naranbaatar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Fagaro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Naranbaatar preventing the sweep.
Naranbaatar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fagaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naranbaatar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fagaro's guard.
Naranbaatar trying to control the action but Fagaro is working from the bottom.
Fagaro wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well.
Naranbaatar trying to control from half guard but Fagaro is working away.
Fagaro trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naranbaatar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the action in half guard but Fagaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fagaro manages to get to full guard.
Naranbaatar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naranbaatar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fagaro keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fagaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Fagaro checks the leg kick.
Naranbaatar throws a front kick aimed at Fagaro's knee but Fagaro avoids it well.
Naranbaatar scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar tries to move into range but Fagaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook. Fagaro ducked under it nicely.
Naranbaatar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fagaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar lands a head shot.
Naranbaatar shoots in but no luck this time.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
Naranbaatar misses the jab.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Fagaro strikes.
Fagaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naranbaatar on the side of the head.#T4#
Fagaro slips under a jab.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Fagaro strikes.
Naranbaatar counters with a body kick.
Naranbaatar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar feints and then cracks Fagaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fagaro down.
Fagaro looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Fagaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Naranbaatar moves forwards but Fagaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fagaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar cracks Fagaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fagaro scores with a nice strike.
Naranbaatar ducks under a wild hook from Fagaro.
Nice body kick from Naranbaatar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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#
Fagaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fagaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naranbaatar! But no joy.#TD2#
Naranbaatar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Fagaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naranbaatar pulls his head out easily.
Naranbaatar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naranbaatar is keen to just control but Fagaro is a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar wants to work for an arm triangle but Fagaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fagaro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Okrip's Training Lab, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Fagaro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Naranbaatar wants to pass the guard but Fagaro is keeping the position.
Fagaro can't keep his opponent in guard - Naranbaatar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Naranbaatar thows an elbow strike that misses. Fagaro gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Naranbaatar doesn't seem too bothered but Fagaro quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Naranbaatar is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Naranbaatar really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Fagaro!
Don Fagaro 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:
OFC: Blood Night LIV
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar jabs Maneno right on the nose. Maneno blinks but takes it well.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naranbaatar lands the left hand.
Naranbaatar lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Naranbaatar 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.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Maneno - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Naranbaatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar misses with the body kick
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Naranbaatar defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot that snaps Maneno's head back.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maneno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno checks a leg kick nicely.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Maneno tests Naranbaatar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Naranbaatar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maneno throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Naranbaatar throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Naranbaatar tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Naranbaatar's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maneno! #SUB2#
Naranbaatar tries for a kimura but Maneno is defending well.
Maneno is pushing Naranbaatar's head away, looking to escape. Naranbaatar manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
The referee asks Naranbaatar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Naranbaatar prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to get an arm triangle but Maneno is defending well.
Naranbaatar controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar swings around for an armbar but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Naranbaatar's guard.
Maneno wants to get up but he can't break Naranbaatar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Naranbaatar looking to control.
Maneno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Maneno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Naranbaatar, up you get!
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Naranbaatar's body.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Naranbaatar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Naranbaatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Naranbaatar takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maneno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maneno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Maneno jabs at Naranbaatar's body.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno works Naranbaatar's body with a nice hook.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno digs a good hook to Naranbaatar's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Naranbaatar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naranbaatar lands a nice hook to Maneno's body. Maneno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Maneno.
Naranbaatar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naranbaatar loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naranbaatar works the jab nicely.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naranbaatar thinking.
Maneno takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Naranbaatar with a jab.
Maneno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naranbaatar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Naranbaatar lands with a hook. Maneno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranbaatar can do to turn this around?
Maneno lands with an overhand left.
Naranbaatar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maneno momentarily.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
A jab from Naranbaatar finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Naranbaatar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Maneno throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Maneno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar jabs Maneno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Naranbaatar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maneno but Maneno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Naranbaatar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maneno throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
Maneno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Naranbaatar's head.
Maneno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Naranbaatar scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naranbaatar slips a straight right by Maneno.
Good exchange - Naranbaatar coming out on top.
Maneno lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naranbaatar lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Naranbaatar.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Maneno's body.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
Jab from Naranbaatar.#T1#
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar scores with a spinning back kick!
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.
Naranbaatar scores with a decent looking hook.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Naranbaatar off the cage and back into range.
Naranbaatar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Naranbaatar scores with a four punch combination!
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.#CUT#
That has opened up Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut even more.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Naranbaatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naranbaatar.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Naranbaatar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar has a takedown stuffed.
Naranbaatar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.#T4#
Maneno misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Naranbaatar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Naranbaatar throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Naranbaatar misses
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Nice straight punches there by Maneno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maneno.#TD2#
Naranbaatar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Naranbaatar showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Maneno kicks Naranbaatar off and gets back to his feet.
Naranbaatar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Naranbaatar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 Chiku Maneno.
Well Maneno 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
After winning the bout, Chiku Maneno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMMA 88 Powell vs King
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Alatalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Alatalo lands.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Alatalo 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.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Naranbaatar drives through with a takedown into Alatalo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alatalo has control of Naranbaatar's left arm, preventing Naranbaatar from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar passes Alatalo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Naranbaatar is keen to just control but Alatalo is a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Naranbaatar is looking to take a break and control but Alatalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alatalo tries to roll over but Naranbaatar keeps him under control.
Alatalo is holding on to half guard well.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well.
Naranbaatar tries to pass to full mount but Alatalo defends it.
Naranbaatar stalling away here and it's allowed Alatalo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
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.
Naranbaatar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the guard.
Alatalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Naranbaatar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alatalo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naranbaatar is controlling him.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar won't allow Alatalo to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Naranbaatar lands with a slapping head kick.
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot.
Naranbaatar's corner calls for a 1-2. Naranbaatar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the body
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Naranbaatar with a nice cross.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alatalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
Naranbaatar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Naranbaatar's shoulder, as Naranbaatar tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alatalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Naranbaatar scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Naranbaatar misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Naranbaatar shoots for a double leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls well. He's pushed Naranbaatar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alatalo tests Naranbaatar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Alatalo takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
#T2#
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Naranbaatar lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
A shot to the body from Naranbaatar misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naranbaatar thinking.
Naranbaatar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Naranbaatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Naranbaatar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Naranbaatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice leg kick.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar slips a jab from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook.
Naranbaatar moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Alatalo defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alatalo throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naranbaatar shoots for a takedown but Alatalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar looks to throw a body kick
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Naranbaatar connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
As Alatalo backs away, Naranbaatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo sizes up Naranbaatar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Alatalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naranbaatar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naranbaatar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naranbaatar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar throws a big shot that misses.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar jabs Alatalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naranbaatar misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alatalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naranbaatar - the referee stops the clock and Alatalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naranbaatar. Alatalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Naranbaatar.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Naranbaatar scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
It looked like Naranbaatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Naranbaatar's body.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar throws a big counter combination but Alatalo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Nice body punch from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar sizes up Alatalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Naranbaatar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alatalo checks it well.
Naranbaatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naranbaatar to score with a decent uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Alatalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alatalo jabs Naranbaatar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Alatalo slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alatalo punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Naranbaatar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naranbaatar 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 583
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Northrop tries to clinch there but Naranbaatar circles away.
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naranbaatar has time to react.
Northrop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Northrop checks a leg kick nicely.
Northrop cracks Naranbaatar with an open hand slap.
Northrop throws a combination. Naranbaatar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Northrop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naranbaatar circles away quickly and effectively.
Naranbaatar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Northrop throws a series of punches but Naranbaatar avoids them all with ease.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Northrop.
Northrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
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!
Northrop takes one on the button.
Northrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop throws a combination that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Northrop's knee momentarily.#T1#
Naranbaatar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Northrop.
Northrop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Northrop swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naranbaatar dips to his left and cracks Northrop with an uppercut!
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop has a takedown stuffed.
Naranbaatar jabs Northrop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice strike.
Naranbaatar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Northrop blocks a jab.#T2##TD#
Northrop gets a 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!#SUB#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura but Naranbaatar is defending well.
Naranbaatar wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
#SUB#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naranbaatar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Naranbaatar tries to kick Northrop off but Northrop keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Naranbaatar wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naranbaatar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar managing to control the position. #T3#
Naranbaatar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Naranbaatar looking to control.
Naranbaatar is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar working for a triangle but Northrop defends it easily.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naranbaatar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naranbaatar is trying to keep Northrop in close.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Naranbaatar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound.
Naranbaatar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naranbaatar controls Northrop momentarily but Northrop frees himself.
Northrop is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naranbaatar has momentary wrist control but Northrop slips an elbow through the middle.
Our spies down at at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform us that Naranbaatar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Naranbaatar working for a triangle but Northrop defends it easily.
Northrop trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar looking to control.
Northrop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naranbaatar keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
It seemed like Naranbaatar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Northrop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naranbaatar to score with a decent uppercut.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Naranbaatar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naranbaatar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Northrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Northrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Northrop cracks Naranbaatar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Northrop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop works the jab nicely.
Northrop throws a head kick but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
#TD#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Naranbaatar to the mat! Naranbaatar manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving. #T1#
Naranbaatar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Naranbaatar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naranbaatar is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
Naranbaatar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northrop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Naranbaatar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naranbaatar has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naranbaatar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naranbaatar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naranbaatar defends well.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranbaatar can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naranbaatar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar stays in close to Northrop's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naranbaatar wants to pass the guard but Northrop is keeping the position.#SUB#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naranbaatar is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Northrop isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naranbaatar stacks Northrop 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 Naranbaatar!
Northrop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but Northrop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naranbaatar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a kimura but Northrop is defending well.
#SUB2#
Northrop is defending against the submission attempts here by Naranbaatar.
Northrop is in trouble now - Naranbaatar has advanced to mount!
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Northrop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Naranbaatar controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Northrop is now in Naranbaatar's guard. A big mistake from Naranbaatar there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a triangle but Northrop pushes his legs off easily.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet.
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 Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naranbaatar tried to score with a low kick but Northrop checks it.
Northrop tries to clinch up but Naranbaatar circles away and keeps his distance.
Northrop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Northrop as he connects with a hook.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.#TD#
Northrop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Northrop 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naranbaatar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Northrop won't allow Naranbaatar to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northrop defends well.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Naranbaatar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northrop is looking to pass into half guard but Naranbaatar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Naranbaatar is in guard.#REVB#
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar 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. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naranbaatar defends well.#T2##SUB#
Northrop isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naranbaatar stacks Northrop 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 Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Northrop is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Northrop tries to buck Naranbaatar off but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Naranbaatar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Northrop keeps working. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar tries for a kimura but Northrop is defending well.
Northrop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Northrop is nestled in close to Naranbaatar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to his feet.
Naranbaatar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Northrop is working away from the top position though.
Northrop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranbaatar keeps working. #SUB#
Northrop is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naranbaatar is looking to improve his position.
Naranbaatar is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naranbaatar avoid being mounted?
Naranbaatar tries to get to full guard but Northrop has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naranbaatar trying to control from the bottom.
Naranbaatar wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
Northrop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Naranbaatar tries to roll over but Northrop keeps him under control.
Northrop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Naranbaatar is refusing to be controlled, as Northrop sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northrop is really struggling to control Naranbaatar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Naranbaatar missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Northrop 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 580
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar throws a lazy body kick
and Fietsora counters with a stiff right hand.
Fietsora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naranbaatar. That did some damage!
Fietsora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fietsora looks to land a combination. Naranbaatar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Naranbaatar stuns Fietsora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fietsora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy body kick from Fietsora #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fietsora won't be happy with that.
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!
Fietsora tries to improve position but can't.
Fietsora looks to move to half guard but instead Naranbaatar has passed into mount! Damn!
Fietsora is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Naranbaatar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Naranbaatar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fietsora tries to lock up and control but Naranbaatar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fietsora 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.
Fietsora tries to get to full guard but Naranbaatar has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fietsora is staying active underneath Naranbaatar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naranbaatar wants to free his trapped foot but Fietsora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fietsora is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fietsora is just riding it out for now. Naranbaatar eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Naranbaatar wants to control but Fietsora is keeping him busy.
Fietsora is trying to control but Naranbaatar manages to pass to mount!
Naranbaatar prevents Fietsora from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fietsora has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fietsora! #SUB2#
Naranbaatar has an active guard here but Fietsora has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Naranbaatar manages to get to full guard.
Fietsora stays in close to Naranbaatar's body and controls the position.
Naranbaatar keeping moving, preventing Fietsora from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform us that Naranbaatar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fietsora throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Naranbaatar's body to avoid the submission. Naranbaatar has instead reached around Fietsora's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Naranbaatar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A victorious Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 571 - The Undertow
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Chainz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chainz throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Chainz throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chainz scores with a hook to the body. Naranbaatar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chainz moves out of range of the body kick from Naranbaatar.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Chainz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a shoot takedown. Chainz fights it but they end up in guard.
Chainz wants to get back to his feet but Naranbaatar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chainz wants to sweep here but Naranbaatar controlling him for the moment.
Naranbaatar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chainz is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chainz keeping full guard, as Naranbaatar tries to pass. #T1#
Naranbaatar preventing the sweep.
Naranbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naranbaatar forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Naranbaatar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Naranbaatar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chainz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chainz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chainz! #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chainz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar has his foot on Chainz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chainz works his way back into a safe position though.
Chainz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chainz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Naranbaatar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chainz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SU#
Chainz stands up.
Chainz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chainz misses the body punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Chainz was not able to check.
Chainz misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook.
Chainz jabs at Naranbaatar's body.
Chainz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Chainz misses the body punch
and Chainz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chainz throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar scores with a decent looking hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chainz. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Chainz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar feints a counter leg kick.
Chainz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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 shot to the body from Chainz misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chainz thinking. #T4#
Naranbaatar 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.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Chainz throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with an outside leg kick.
Chainz misses with a body kick.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Chainz.
A countering left hand to the body from Naranbaatar misses.
Chainz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chainz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab. Chainz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Chainz checks it.
Chainz lands a front kick.
Chainz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chainz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chainz throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Naranbaatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chainz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chainz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Naranbaatar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Chainz throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chainz misses with a hook to the body
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Chainz.
A lazy body kick from Chainz
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chainz throws out the jab.
Chainz throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chainz tries to land a body kick
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Chainz does no damage.
Naranbaatar lands with a good body shot.
Chainz throws a big shot that misses.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Chainz swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar sizes up Chainz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chainz misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chainz throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Naranbaatar throws a lazy right hand but Chainz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chainz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chainz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naranbaatar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chainz defends it well.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Chainz.
Chainz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chainz throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chainz won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar tries to advance to mount but Chainz denies him. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chainz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to get an arm triangle but Chainz is defending well. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chainz tries to bench press Naranbaatar off him but Naranbaatar keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chainz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Naranbaatar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Naranbaatar prevents Chainz from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranbaatar trying to control the pace.
Chainz wants to sweep but Naranbaatar has passed to side control!
Chainz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Naranbaatar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Naranbaatar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Naranbaatar prevents Chainz from getting the reversal.#T4#
Naranbaatar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Naranbaatar controlling his opponent.
Chainz is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chainz is surviving well by controlling Naranbaatar's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Chainz throws a body kick.
Chainz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Chainz moves out of range.
Chainz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chainz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Chainz takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chainz. That one must have hurt.
Chainz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz misses with a looping right.
Chainz misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar throws out a counter right but Chainz avoids it with no problem.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Chainz's head but Chainz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Naranbaatar.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Chainz misses with a body punch
enabling Naranbaatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Chainz just misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Two Chainz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar scores with a hook to the body. Chainz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chainz is looking to wear down Naranbaatar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chainz throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body kick.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chainz misses with a wild body shot.
Chainz moves forwards but Naranbaatar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chainz looks to throw a body kick
enabling Naranbaatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Chainz throws a lazy body kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar thows a body kick. Chainz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chainz scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar thumps Chainz with a low kick.
Chainz misses with a jab to the body
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Chainz misses with a body shot
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Chainz.
Chainz backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chainz throws a big shot that misses.
Chainz misses with a body shot
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chainz throws a wild body kick that Naranbaatar sees coming a mile off.
Naranbaatar connects with a right hand. Chainz shakes it off.
Naranbaatar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chainz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Naranbaatar just manages to avoid it.
Chainz misses the body punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chainz throws a head kick that misses
and Naranbaatar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chainz.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Chainz moves out of range.
#T3#
Naranbaatar misses with a body punch
and Chainz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chainz moves forwards but Naranbaatar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chainz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Chainz.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chainz. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chainz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Naranbaatar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chainz throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chainz is looking to land body kicks.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chainz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chainz thows a leg kick but Naranbaatar checks it #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naranbaatar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Chainz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chainz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Naranbaatar working for a triangle but Chainz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naranbaatar is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Naranbaatar trying to control but Chainz is working from the bottom.
Two Chainz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chainz wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naranbaatar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A victorious Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar shoots in looking for a takedown. Jong Guk tries to sprawl out of it but Naranbaatar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jong Guk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot that snaps Jong Guk's head back.
Naranbaatar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naranbaatar will feel that in the morning.
Naranbaatar throws a chopping leg kick but Jong Guk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Naranbaatar rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranbaatar delivers a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body kick.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naranbaatar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk thuds his right hand into Naranbaatar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Naranbaatar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Naranbaatar moved away.
Jong Guk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Guk thinking.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Naranbaatar moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Naranbaatar blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk wants to counter the offense by Naranbaatar and move into the clinch position.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naranbaatar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong Guk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Naranbaatar isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Jong Guk keeping full guard, as Naranbaatar tries to pass.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Naranbaatar isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Jong Guk pushes Naranbaatar off and gets back to his feet.
Naranbaatar lands a jab to Jong Guk's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Jong Guk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jong Guk lands the left hand.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Naranbaatar misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Naranbaatar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Naranbaatar strikes.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Naranbaatar avoids it this time.
Jong Guk throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Jong Guk cracks Naranbaatar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk misses with the body kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a right hand to the body.
Naranbaatar jabs at Jong Guk's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Naranbaatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a solid body kick. #TD#
Naranbaatar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jong Guk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Naranbaatar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar advances to half guard.
Jong Guk is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar 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.
Naranbaatar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jong Guk pushes Naranbaatar off looking to stand but Naranbaatar dives back in and keeps control.
Naranbaatar trying to control from half guard but Jong Guk is working away.
Naranbaatar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Naranbaatar 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.
#T1#
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Naranbaatar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jong Guk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naranbaatar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Naranbaatar wants to work for an arm triangle but Jong Guk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jong Guk is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naranbaatar trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar wants to pass to mount but Jong Guk is defending the position.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the action in half guard but Jong Guk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Naranbaatar avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Naranbaatar's legs.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a right hand that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Guk thinking.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
A combination from Naranbaatar does no damage.
Jong Guk defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Naranbaatar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Naranbaatar connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Jong Guk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naranbaatar doesn't seem phased though.
Naranbaatar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Naranbaatar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.#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!
Naranbaatar defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Naranbaatar 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 Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar throws a wild body kick that Jong Guk sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Naranbaatar's front leg.
Jong Guk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naranbaatar in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk needs to keep his hands up - Naranbaatar had a free shot at his head there.
Naranbaatar 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.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy right hand. Jong Guk should have avoided that one.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jong Guk's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Naranbaatar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jong Guk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Naranbaatar avoids a kick to the body.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Naranbaatar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Naranbaatar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar connects with a solid 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!
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.#T1#
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
As Jong Guk backs away, Naranbaatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Naranbaatar connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Naranbaatar's head back.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Naranbaatar moved away.
Naranbaatar blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jong Guk's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range. #T2#
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jong Guk works the jab nicely.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Naranbaatar.
A clash of legs there as Jong Guk blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jong Guk blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk lands with a straight right. Naranbaatar didn't see that one coming.
Naranbaatar looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.#T3#
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Naranbaatar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naranbaatar down.
Naranbaatar punishes Jong Guk's body with a nice straight punch.
Naranbaatar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar with a nice cross.
Jong Guk blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk slips a jab and a cross from Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk leaves Naranbaatar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naranbaatar jabs at Jong Guk's body.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Naranbaatar connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar with a hook.
Naranbaatar throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naranbaatar on the side of the head.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy right hand. Naranbaatar should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk looks for the body kick but Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Naranbaatar avoids it.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands with an overhand left.
Jong Guk walks into a straight right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws a front kick that sends Naranbaatar stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.
Jong Guk scores with a push kick.
Jong Guk looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jong Guk 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk 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:
AD515
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar misses the jab.
Naranbaatar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLuzhin.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Luzhin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Naranbaatar blocks it well.
Luzhin lands a front kick.
Naranbaatar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Naranbaatar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Luzhin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar digs a good body shot into Luzhin's ribs.
Luzhin works over Naranbaatar's head and body with a nice combination.
Luzhin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naranbaatar.
Luzhin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
A head kick misses from Luzhin.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luzhin.
Naranbaatar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luzhin, right into the meat.
Luzhin connects with a body shot.
Luzhin throws a low kick, looking for Naranbaatar's leg but Naranbaatar calmly moves out of range.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Luzhin connects with a body shot.#T1#
Luzhin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luzhin wants it to stay on the feet.
Naranbaatar moves away from the strike by Luzhin.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luzhin.
Nice body kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luzhin takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luzhin.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Luzhin scores with a sloppy right hand. Naranbaatar should have avoided that one.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luzhin.
Luzhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luzhin blocks a jab.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot that snaps Luzhin's head back.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
Luzhin blocks a head kick by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar misses with a hook. Luzhin ducked under it nicely.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luzhin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Naranbaatar, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
A combination from Luzhin does no damage.
Naranbaatar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Luzhin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luzhin delivers a nice body kick.
Luzhin throws a push kick but Naranbaatar slaps the foot to one side.
Naranbaatar digs a good body shot into Luzhin's ribs.
Naranbaatar lands with a good body shot.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luzhin. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Naranbaatar is looking to score with low kicks.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the body kick from Luzhin.
Nice body kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a front kick aimed at Naranbaatar's knee but Naranbaatar avoids it well.
Naranbaatar misses with a lunging right hand
and Luzhin counters with a stiff right hand.
Naranbaatar misses with a few strikes there.
Luzhin swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Luzhin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Naranbaatar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naranbaatar connects with a crisp jab.
Naranbaatar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking body kick.
Luzhin scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Luzhin swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Luzhin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naranbaatar counters with a low kick, right behind Luzhin 's knee.
Naranbaatar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luzhin looks for the body kick but Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar throws a nice head kick!
Naranbaatar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luzhin thuds his right hand into Naranbaatar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luzhin tries a head kick but it misses.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Luzhin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luzhin takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naranbaatar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Luzhin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Naranbaatar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Naranbaatar misses with a leg kick
and Luzhin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luzhin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luzhin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Naranbaatar. That one must have hurt.
Naranbaatar defending well as Luzhin loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
Luzhin misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Luzhin as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Luzhin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luzhin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Luzhin flicks out a counter leg kick but Naranbaatar steps away.
Luzhin looks to throw the jab but Naranbaatar is out of range.
It appears Naranbaatar was looking to counter with a kick there.
Luzhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.#T1#
Naranbaatar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Naranbaatar.
Luzhin keeps Naranbaatar at a distance using the push kick.
Luzhin avoids a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Luzhin.
Luzhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook. Luzhin ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Luzhin misses.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Naranbaatar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luzhin takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Luzhin moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Luzhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Naranbaatar lands a jab to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luzhin!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Luzhin moves out of range as Naranbaatar strikes.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Luzhin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Luzhin jabs Naranbaatar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luzhin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luzhin throws the kick towards the body but Naranbaatar avoids it.
Naranbaatar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Naranbaatar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luzhin moves away.#TD#
Naranbaatar gets a takedown into half guard.
Luzhin is refusing to be controlled, as Naranbaatar sits in half guard. #T3#
Naranbaatar is stalling here. Luzhin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Naranbaatar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Luzhin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Naranbaatar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Luzhin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Naranbaatar!
Naranbaatar is looking to improve his position but Luzhin isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Naranbaatar is just holding on here. Luzhin manages to take his back.
Luzhin trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Luzhin controlling the positon.
Naranbaatar trying to control the action but Luzhin just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Luzhin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Naranbaatar blocks a leg kick.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luzhin scores with a spinning back kick!
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
Luzhin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naranbaatar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luzhin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naranbaatar.
Luzhin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Naranbaatar cracks Luzhin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Naranbaatar with a hook.
Jab by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Luzhin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Naranbaatar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Luzhin as he connects with a hook.
Luzhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Naranbaatar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luzhin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luzhin. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin throws the kick towards the body but Naranbaatar avoids it.
Luzhin cracks Naranbaatar with a good jab.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luzhin.
Naranbaatar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luzhin looks for the body kick but Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Naranbaatar misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar lands a right hook to the body.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luzhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Luzhin misses the shot to the body.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Luzhin eats them both and turns towards Naranbaatar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Naranbaatar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that Luzhin semi-blocks.
Naranbaatar misses the jab.
A nice side step and Luzhin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luzhin.
Naranbaatar shoots in and drives through. Luzhin sprawls well.
Luzhin tries to land a front kick but Naranbaatar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Luzhin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Luzhin misses.
Luzhin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Naranbaatar if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Luzhin there.
Naranbaatar is looking to chop away at Luzhin's legs.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
Luzhin lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luzhin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the body kick from Luzhin.
Nice body punch from Naranbaatar.
Nikolai Luzhin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luzhin throws a front kick that sends Naranbaatar stumbling back into the cage.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Naranbaatar misses with a body punch
letting Luzhin counter with a right hand.
Luzhin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luzhin scores with a head kick. Naranbaatar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a good cross that connects.
Luzhin checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
A shot to the body from Naranbaatar misses
and Luzhin counters with a solid body kick.
Naranbaatar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luzhin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luzhin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Naranbaatar throws a big shot that misses.
Luzhin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Luzhin saw that one coming.
Luzhin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naranbaatar.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Naranbaatar 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 Luzhin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luzhin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Luzhin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Luzhin.
Well Luzhin 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nikolai Luzhin!
A less than humble Nikolai Luzhin 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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Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Maellard avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
A little jabbing left from Maellard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
Naranbaatar blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Maellard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maellard.
Maellard lands a slapping body shot.
Maellard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maellard.
Maellard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar doesn't manage to clinch there - Maellard circles away.
Naranbaatar avoids a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Naranbaatar coming out on top.
Naranbaatar defending well as Maellard loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maellard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naranbaatars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maellard moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Maellard's body.
Naranbaatar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pops Maellard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar ducks under a wild hook from Maellard.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Maellard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Naranbaatar.
Maellard walks into a stiff left hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maellard throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a series of punches but Maellard moves out of range.
Naranbaatar stalks Maellard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maellard's face. Maellard staggers backwards, shaken.
Maellard tries to work over Naranbaatar's front leg with a kick but Naranbaatar checks it.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maellard scores with a 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!
Maellard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maellard scores with the left hand. Naranbaatar knows he should have avoided that one.
Naranbaatar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maellard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naranbaatar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maellard takes one to the chin there.
Maellard throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Maellard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maellard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A right-left combo lands from Naranbaatar. #T2#
Maellard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maellard.
Naranbaatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maellard.
Maellard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar blocks a head kick by Maellard.
A shot to the liver by Maellard. Beautiful body shot.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maellard manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naranbaatar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maellard's calf.
Naranbaatar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maellard misses with a wild body shot.
Maellard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naranbaatar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maellard misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Naranbaatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
Maellard misses with a looping right.
A big right from Maellard misses.
Maellard throws a sloppy head kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maellard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Naranbaatar connects with a looping right hand.
Maellard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Naranbaatar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maellard at a distance.
Maellard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naranbaatar.
Maellard flicks out a counter leg kick but Naranbaatar steps away.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Nice body kick there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the head.
Maellard is looking to land body kicks.
As Maellard backs away, Naranbaatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the body from Maellard misses
and Naranbaatar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maellard misses with a hook.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maellard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naranbaatar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maellard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maellard just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maellard tries to land a front kick but Naranbaatar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maellard. #TD#
Naranbaatar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maellard trying to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Naranbaatar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Naranbaatar tries to control but Maellard wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maellard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Naranbaatar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maellard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maellard! But no joy.
Maellard thuds his right hand into Naranbaatar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Maellard there.#TD#
Naranbaatar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maellard to the ground. Naranbaatar is now in Maellard's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naranbaatar slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Naranbaatar trying to mount his opponent but Maellard defends it.
Maellard is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Naranbaatar prevents Maellard from improving his position.#T1#
Naranbaatar is looking to advance position but Maellard won't allow it.
Maellard 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.
Naranbaatar is working hard here to advance position.
Naranbaatar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maellard keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maellard trying to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Maellard keeping hold of Naranbaatar's head, controlling as best he can.
Naranbaatar tries to pass to full mount but Maellard defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maellard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the action in half guard but Maellard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naranbaatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maellard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maellard throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Maellard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a jab when Maellard was well out of range.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking body shot.
Maellard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranbaatar slips a straight right by Maellard.#T3#
Maellard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is winning the standup battle so far.
Maellard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maellard misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Maellard swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses.
Maellard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Maellard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maellard thows a leg kick but Naranbaatar checks it
and Naranbaatar counters with a solid body kick.
Maellard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naranbaatar avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard throws a lazy uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Maellard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Naranbaatar lands a head kick. Maellard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Naranbaatar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maellard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maellard is fending him off so far but Naranbaatar persists. Nope, Maellard circles away and we're back to standing.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maellard.#T4#
Maellard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maellard lands a nice looking body shot.
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Naranbaatar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maellard just manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar connects with a crisp jab.
Maellard scores with a punch to the head.
Naranbaatar misses with a head kick.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
Maellard connects with a solid leg kick.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
A jab from Naranbaatar finds it's way through Maellard's defenses.
Naranbaatar catches Maellard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Naranbaatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naranbaatar.
Maellard misses with a few strikes there.
Naranbaatar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maellard with a hook.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maellard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maellard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Naranbaatar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maellard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar takes one to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar misses with a left hand
and Maellard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Naranbaatar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maellard tries to buck Naranbaatar off but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Maellard gets back to half guard.
Naranbaatar wants to control but Maellard is keeping him busy.
Maellard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naranbaatar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naranbaatar's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maellard looking to hold on to the position here but Naranbaatar rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Naranbaatar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Maellard wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving. #SUB#
Naranbaatar is looking for a triangle but Maellard pushes his legs off easily.
Maellard trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Maellard advances to half guard.
Naranbaatar tries to get to full guard but Maellard has control of the leg.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maellard stalling.
Maellard is keen to just control but Naranbaatar is a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar gets back to full guard.
Naranbaatar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maellard is one step ahead there.
Maellard trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Maellard stopping the sweep attempt from Naranbaatar.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naranbaatar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A shot to the body from Maellard misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Maellard misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maellard throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Naranbaatar misses with a body kick.#T4#
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maellard.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Maellard as he checks the leg kick.
Naranbaatar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maellards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maellard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar cracks a nice hook into Maellard's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maellard throws a head kick that misses.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.#TD#
Naranbaatar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maellard was covering up waiting for the punch and Naranbaatar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maellard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maellard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naranbaatar 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
During a confident post fight interview, Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD502
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naranbaatar connects with the punch.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson slips a jab from Naranbaatar.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Naranbaatar and move into the clinch position.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Naranbaatar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Naranbaatar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson slips a jab from Naranbaatar.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Naranbaatar shakes him off and moves away.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar moved away.#T1#
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Naranbaatar looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Naranbaatar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Naranbaatar dominates the positioning.
Naranbaatar wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Naranbaatar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Naranbaatar moves into full mount!
Naranbaatar controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naranbaatar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Naranbaatar maintains control.
Johnson wants to control but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Johnson is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Naranbaatar content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naranbaatar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
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#
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Naranbaatar under the eye.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Naranbaatar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson digs a good hook to Naranbaatar's body.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a two punch combo.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is winning the standup battle so far.
Naranbaatar thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Naranbaatar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Naranbaatar.
Johnson cracks Naranbaatar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naranbaatar off to one side.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naranbaatar can pounce on him.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter punch.
Johnson stuns Naranbaatar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#T2#
Nice jab there from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses.
Naranbaatar swings widly with a right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naranbaatar.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naranbaatar can pounce on him.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Naranbaatar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naranbaatar scores with a body shot.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut is getting worse.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Naranbaatar and move into the clinch position.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naranbaatar has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarkhan Naranbaatar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Naranbaatar.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Naranbaatar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naranbaatar blocks a head kick by Johnson.
DeShawn Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar misses with a leg kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Naranbaatar is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naranbaatar.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naranbaatar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Johnson. #TD#
Naranbaatar is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Naranbaatar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Naranbaatar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Naranbaatar stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naranbaatar prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Naranbaatar is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Naranbaatar's head to control him but Naranbaatar postures up.
#T3#
Naranbaatar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Naranbaatar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naranbaatar tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Naranbaatar's body.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
A solid body kick from Naranbaatar.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Naranbaatar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Naranbaatar counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson moves forwards but Naranbaatar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Naranbaatar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar scores with a decent looking hook.
Naranbaatar throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naranbaatar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar.
I think Naranbaatar 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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:
AD496: FORCEE
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz moves out of range as Naranbaatar strikes.
A big right from Naranbaatar misses.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar throws a shot to the body.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
A nice side step and Naranbaatar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naranbaatar tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Naranbaatar lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Naranbaatar throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Naranbaatar up against the cage.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz cracks Naranbaatar with a nice body shot.
Naranbaatar's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Naranbaatar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz avoiding damage as Naranbaatar throws knees to the body.
Naranbaatar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Naranbaatar has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar. #BC2#
Naranbaatar breaks the clinch.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz thuds his shin into the meat of Naranbaatar's side.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Naranbaatar connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Naranbaatar checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Naranbaatar throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar misses with a lunging right hand
and Naranbaatar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Naranbaatar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.#T2#
Naranbaatar is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz lands a jab.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Diaz counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Naranbaatar!
Naranbaatar wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Naranbaatar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz prevents Naranbaatar from improving his position.#T3#
Naranbaatar keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Naranbaatar is defending well.
Naranbaatar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naranbaatar is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Naranbaatar.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Naranbaatar drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Naranbaatar 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.
Naranbaatar throws a one two combo.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naranbaatar. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Naranbaatar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naranbaatar with a hook.
Naranbaatar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Naranbaatar needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Naranbaatar shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
Diaz blocks a jab.#T2#
Diaz lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Arjen Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Naranbaatar.#CL2#
Naranbaatar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Naranbaatar blocks a body shot from Diaz.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
#BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naranbaatar.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz pushes Naranbaatar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar stalling.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
A short right from Diaz.
Naranbaatar blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Diaz tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Naranbaatar.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naranbaatar.
Diaz gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
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 Arjen Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Naranbaatar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Naranbaatar misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Naranbaatar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Naranbaatar tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Naranbaatar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranbaatar is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranbaatar.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arjen Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naranbaatar.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naranbaatar to score with a decent uppercut.
Naranbaatar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Naranbaatar fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.#T3#
Naranbaatar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naranbaatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Naranbaatar walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Naranbaatar tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
That has opened up Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut even more.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Naranbaatar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.#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!
Naranbaatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar slips a jab from Diaz.
Naranbaatar has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Diaz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Naranbaatar is rocked!
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Naranbaatar is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar seems to have recovered his senses.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Arjen Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arjen Diaz!
After winning the bout, Arjen Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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AD489: Ethereal stroke again
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Sundvison looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar catches Sundvison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sundvison looks to throw the jab but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Sundvison misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar lands with an overhand left.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut. Sundvison saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sundvison misses with a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Sundvison was not able to check.
Sundvison scores with a hook to the body. Naranbaatar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naranbaatar.
Sundvison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naranbaatar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sundvison takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Naranbaatar lands.
Naranbaatar works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundvison motions for Naranbaatar to come forward. Sundvison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naranbaatar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Naranbaatar cracks Sundvison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sundvison looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Sundvison.
Sundvison throws a big counter combination but Naranbaatar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundvison.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naranbaatar.
Sundvison throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sundvison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar tries to move into range but Sundvison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sundvison misses the jab.
Sundvison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Naranbaatar there.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundvison moves away.
Sundvison misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Naranbaatar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sundvison throws a series of strikes that have Naranbaatar backpedaling.
Nice uppercut there from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Sundvison.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Sundvison moves away and avoids it.
Sundvison throws a low kick but Naranbaatar moves out of range easily. #T2#
Naranbaatar cracks Sundvison with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Sundvison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Naranbaatar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sundvison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naranbaatar is one step ahead there.
Naranbaatar passes into half guard.
Sundvison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a kimura but Sundvison is defending well.
#T3#
Naranbaatar is pressing down on Sundvison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sundvison is holding on for now.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the action in half guard but Sundvison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sundvison is defending against the submission attempts here by Naranbaatar.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sundvison is just riding it out for now. Naranbaatar eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Naranbaatar not doing much here.
Naranbaatar passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Naranbaatar working for a guillotine from mount but Sundvison is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but Sundvison moves out of range easily.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a lazy right hand but Sundvison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sundvison misses the target.
Naranbaatar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundvison.
Sundvison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sundvison fails to land with a series of punches.
Naranbaatar misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Naranbaatar is predictable there
letting Sundvison counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sundvison defends it nicely.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Naranbaatar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naranbaatar throws a shot to the body.
Sundvison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Naranbaatar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sundvison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sundvison moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Sundvison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sundvison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sundvison throws a shot from downtown. Naranbaatar moves away and avoids it.
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
Sundvison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naranbaatar to score with a decent uppercut.
Sundvison cracks the inside of Naranbaatar's front leg.
Naranbaatar 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.
Sundvison misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a right hand to the body.
Mats Sundvison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sundvison ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.#T2#
Sundvison just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar slips a straight right by Sundvison.
Naranbaatar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sundvison's calf.
A low kick from Sundvison misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body shot.
Naranbaatar scoring well with a low kick there.
Naranbaatar connects with a crisp jab.
Sundvison tries to land a leg kick but Naranbaatar saw it coming and moves away.
Sundvison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body shot.
Naranbaatar throws the left hand but Sundvison avoids the punch easily.
Naranbaatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sundvison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sundvison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sundvison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab. Sundvison acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Naranbaatar slips a jab from Sundvison.
That kick from Sundvison tenderised Naranbaatar's leg. Naranbaatar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Naranbaatar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sundvison throws a hook but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.
Sundvison tries to land a front kick but Naranbaatar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naranbaatar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sundvison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar counters with an inside leg kick.
Sundvison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Naranbaatar. Sundvison shrugs it off though.
Sundvison misses the jab.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naranbaatar scoring well with a low kick there.
Sundvison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar cracks Sundvison with a good jab.#T4#
Sundvison looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundvison misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundvison.
Naranbaatar connects with a single shot there.
Sundvison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Sundvison misses.
Sundvison misses with a looping left.
Sundvison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Naranbaatar misses
and Sundvison counters with an inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar shoots in looking for a takedown but Sundvison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Naranbaatar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Naranbaatar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sundvison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Sundvison.
Naranbaatar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Sundvison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naranbaatar doesn't seem phased though.
Sundvison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Naranbaatar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Naranbaatar.
Sundvison throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sundvison with a body shot.
A big right from Sundvison misses.
Naranbaatar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Sundvison moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sundvison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Naranbaatar lands a jab to the nose.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sundvison's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar misses with a body kick. #T1#
Sundvison missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Sundvison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sundvison throws a shot from downtown. Naranbaatar moves away and avoids it.
Sundvison throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundvison misses the target.
Naranbaatar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sundvison momentarily.
Sundvison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Naranbaatar thuds his shin into the meat of Sundvison's side.
Sundvison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Naranbaatar is looking to score with low kicks.
Sundvison looks to land a combination but Naranbaatar avoids it well.
Sundvison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Naranbaatar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Sundvison moved away.
Sundvison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mats Sundvison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot that snaps Sundvison's head back.
Sundvison throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Crunch! Naranbaatar slams his shin into Sundvison's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Naranbaatar. That snapped Sundvison's head back.
Naranbaatar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sundvison throws a sloppy head kick and Naranbaatar moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Naranbaatar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Sundvison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sundvison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sundvison throws a lazy uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Sundvison misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Naranbaatar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Naranbaatar.
Sundvison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Naranbaatar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
Naranbaatar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sundvison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##TD2#
Naranbaatar drags the fight down to the ground.
Sundvison trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sundvison is aware though and is defending well.
Sundvison stopping the sweep attempt from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Naranbaatar is controlling Sundvison's posture.
Sundvison preventing the sweep.
Naranbaatar pulls Sundvison in close to his closed guard and prevents Sundvison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sundvison preventing the sweep. #T4#
Sundvison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sundvison won't allow Naranbaatar to sweep him here.
Naranbaatar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sundvison manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sundvison keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully.
Naranbaatar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naranbaatar 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A very excited looking Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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:
StrikeForce Union #78
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Hunt misses #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunt won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Naranbaatar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Naranbaatar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position but Hunt is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naranbaatar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Naranbaatar trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Naranbaatar has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt tries to buck Naranbaatar off but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Hunt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Naranbaatar trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt is pushing Naranbaatar's head away, looking to escape. Naranbaatar manages to hold on to the position though.
Naranbaatar gets to mount! Hunt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Hunt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hunt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar has control of Hunt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hunt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hunt squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunt really wants to buck Naranbaatar off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Naranbaatar tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Naranbaatar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hunt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hunt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Naranbaatar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Naranbaatar and move into the clinch.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! Naranbaatar slams his shin into Hunt's torso.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Naranbaatar misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Naranbaatar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar misses with a head kick.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naranbaatar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Naranbaatar tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Naranbaatar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naranbaatar wants a takedown.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the head.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt has Naranbaatar pressed against the cage, preventing Naranbaatar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Naranbaatar working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Naranbaatar working aggressively here.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naranbaatar digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Naranbaatar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Naranbaatar has clasped his hands together around Hunt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Naranbaatar drags him back down.
Naranbaatar wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Naranbaatar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Naranbaatar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Naranbaatar.
Hunt is pushing Naranbaatar's head away, looking to escape. Naranbaatar manages to hold on to the position though.
Naranbaatar trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt pushes Naranbaatar off looking to stand but Naranbaatar dives back in and keeps control.
Naranbaatar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt tries to kick Naranbaatar off but Naranbaatar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar moved away.
Naranbaatar throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt is looking to slow Naranbaatar down with leg kicks.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Naranbaatar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Naranbaatar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naranbaatar.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Naranbaatar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Naranbaatar is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
Hunt swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt moves to clinch but Naranbaatar breaks away
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Naranbaatar lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Naranbaatar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pave Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Naranbaatar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Naranbaatar misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Naranbaatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naranbaatar.#CL#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pave Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naranbaatar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Naranbaatar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Naranbaatar.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naranbaatar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Naranbaatar drags the fight down to the ground.
Naranbaatar has a closed guard, preventing Hunt from standing up. #SU#
Hunt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naranbaatar.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Naranbaatar moved away.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Naranbaatar blocks a leg kick.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tarkhan Naranbaatar.
I've got Naranbaatar 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A relieved looking Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #75
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar cracks Kvasir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Naranbaatar catches Kvasir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kvasir on the side of the head.
Naranbaatar cracks a nice hook into Kvasir's ribs.
Kvasir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naranbaatar swivels and escapes.
Naranbaatar lands a jab to the head.
Kvasir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot to the body.
Naranbaatar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvasir shoots in but Naranbaatar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kvasir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Kvasir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Naranbaatar.
Kvasir goes for a double leg but Naranbaatar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Naranbaatar continues to drive forward.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djin Kvasir.
Nice body kick there by Naranbaatar.
Kvasir looks winded!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Naranbaatar - that will leave a mark!
#TD2#
Kvasir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Naranbaatar manages to get to full guard.
Naranbaatar has Kvasir pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Kvasir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Naranbaatar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Naranbaatar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Naranbaatar! #REVR##T2#
Kvasir looks to move to half guard but instead Naranbaatar has passed into mount! Damn!
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#
Naranbaatar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kvasir looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Naranbaatar! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A relieved looking Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Djin Kvasir spoke after the fight, saying 'next time is the time'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #71
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger jabs at Naranbaatar's body.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Granger.
Naranbaatar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
An attempted straight right counter from Naranbaatar misses the target.
Granger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Granger misses.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.#T1#
Naranbaatar tried to score with a low kick but Granger checks it.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Granger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Naranbaatar takes one to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger lands a body shot.
Granger misses with a hook.
As Granger looks to move away, Naranbaatar throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Granger jabs Naranbaatar right on the nose. Naranbaatar blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Pete Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Granger tries to score with a low kick but Naranbaatar moves his leg out of the way.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger with a jab.
Naranbaatar checks a low kick from Granger.
Granger throws a right hand that Naranbaatar ducks under and follows up with a left that Naranbaatar also avoids with ease.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar wants to clinch.
Naranbaatar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Naranbaatar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar checks a low kick from Granger.
Naranbaatar appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Granger misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a right hand to the body.
Granger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Granger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Naranbaatar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Naranbaatar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger scores with the left hand. Naranbaatar knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Naranbaatar misses.
Granger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Naranbaatar misses its target.
Pete Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Granger if he has to take too many more of those.
Granger jabs at Naranbaatar's body.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naranbaatar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Granger lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Granger cracks Naranbaatar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Granger lands a nice looking body shot.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger lands a jab to Naranbaatar's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naranbaatar. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.
Naranbaatar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Decent striking displayed by Naranbaatar there.
Pete Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Naranbaatar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger throws a hook but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Granger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Granger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naranbaatar.
Granger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naranbaatar misses with a leg kick
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Granger misses with a jab to the body
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Granger throws a good cross that connects.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter punch.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Naranbaatar connects with a solid leg kick.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with an outside leg kick.
Granger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Granger takes one to the chin there.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naranbaatar throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar slips a straight right by Granger.
Naranbaatar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Granger backs away, Naranbaatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Granger scores with a nice strike.
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Granger missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naranbaatar checks a low kick from Granger.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Naranbaatar with an uppercut!
Granger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Naranbaatar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Granger checks it well.
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Granger slaps the foot to one side.
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naranbaatar momentarily.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Granger there.
Granger thuds a left hand into Naranbaatar's body.
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Naranbaatar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Naranbaatar checks a leg kick nicely.
Naranbaatar throws a counter high kick but Granger was just alert enough to avoid it.
A lazy left from Naranbaatar finds it's target.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that misses
and Granger counters with a left to the body.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Granger.
Naranbaatar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger is looking to chop away at Naranbaatar's legs.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.#T3#
Granger misses with a left hand
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naranbaatar misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar walks into a left hand.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Naranbaatar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Naranbaatar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Granger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses with a head kick.
Naranbaatar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naranbaatar defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Granger moved away.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Granger works the jab nicely.
Granger throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Naranbaatar connects with a nice looking jab.
Granger lunges at Naranbaatar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naranbaatar's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter punch.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar. #T1#
Granger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naranbaatar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naranbaatar. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Naranbaatar with an uppercut!
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
A punch combination from Naranbaatar misses.
A big right from Granger misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Naranbaatar misses the target.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter punch.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with an inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger walks into a stiff left hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naranbaatar throws a front kick that sends Granger stumbling back into the cage.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar drops his hands momentarily and Granger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Granger checks a leg kick.
Granger moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
A jab lands there for Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Granger stuns Naranbaatar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Naranbaatar ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naranbaatar sizes up Granger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.
Naranbaatar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar closes the distance and clinches up with Granger, looking for a takedown. Naranbaatar pushes Granger against the cage but Granger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Granger misses the body punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body kick.
Granger takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Naranbaatar's belly button to the back.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger cracks Naranbaatar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Naranbaatar shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Granger misses.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naranbaatar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Granger throws a hook but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.
It looked like Naranbaatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Naranbaatar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naranbaatar lands a right hook to the body.
Naranbaatar lands a jab to the head.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Naranbaatar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naranbaatar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Granger swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Granger throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar is looking to land body kicks.
Naranbaatar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the body
enabling Granger to counter with a crisp jab.
Naranbaatar throws a series of punches but Granger moves out of range.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Naranbaatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Naranbaatar tries a head kick but it misses.
Naranbaatar misses the jab.
Granger throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Granger lands with a hook. Naranbaatar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
Naranbaatar catches Granger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granger misses with a body punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Granger was not able to check.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.
Naranbaatar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
It looked like Naranbaatar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Granger.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crunch! Granger slams his shin into Naranbaatar's torso.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.#T3#
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Granger.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
Donk. Granger catches Naranbaatar right on the button with a cross.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Naranbaatar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Granger cracks Naranbaatar with a good jab.
Granger scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Naranbaatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.
Granger misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Naranbaatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger works Naranbaatar's body with a nice hook.
Pete Granger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Granger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut
and Granger counters with a left to the body.
Granger slips a straight right by Naranbaatar.
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 jab from Granger misses.
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naranbaatar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Granger scores with a hook.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Naranbaatar to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with head kicks.
Granger ducks right into an uppercut from Naranbaatar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Granger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Granger!
Pete Granger is the new welterweight champion!
Pete Granger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #67
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naranbaatar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lainey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lainey!
Lainey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Naranbaatar misses.
Lainey throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lainey won't be happy with that.
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.
Lainey is letting Naranbaatar control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lainey!
Naranbaatar controlling the position easily from mount.
Lainey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naranbaatar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lainey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Naranbaatar. #SUB#
Naranbaatar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lainey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Naranbaatar controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Naranbaatar looking for a guillotine from mount but Lainey is having none of it.
Naranbaatar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Lainey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Naranbaatar content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Lainey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Naranbaatar.
Lainey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Naranbaatar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naranbaatar looking to secure an arm triangle but Lainey defends it well. #T3#
Lainey tries to buck Naranbaatar off but he can't manage it.
Naranbaatar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Naranbaatar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Naranbaatar has control of Lainey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lainey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Naranbaatar moves to the back position. #T4#
Naranbaatar biding his time, controlling Lainey. #SUB#
Naranbaatar looking for the RNC.
Naranbaatar is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lainey. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Naranbaatar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Naranbaatar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lainey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lainey for a finish.
Naranbaatar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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#
Lainey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lainey throws a hook but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.
Lainey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naranbaatar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lainey.
Naranbaatar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Naranbaatar ducks under a wild hook from Lainey.
Naranbaatar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lainey throws out the jab.
Eddie Lainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lainey misses with a left hand
and Lainey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lainey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lainey tries to clinch there but Naranbaatar circles away.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the body.
Lainey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lainey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Lainey does no damage.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Lainey's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lainey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lainey misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Lainey throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Lainey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lainey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Lainey.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naranbaatar.
Lainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lainey closes the distance but Naranbaatar moves to the side
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lainey thinking.
Naranbaatar throws a lazy right hand but Lainey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lainey.#T2#
Lainey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lainey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lainey swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lainey throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lainey thuds a left hand into Naranbaatar's body.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lainey looks to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a low kick, right behind Lainey 's knee.
Naranbaatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Lainey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lainey.
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
Lainey tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range. #T3#
Naranbaatar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Lainey.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Naranbaatar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lainey doesn't seem phased though.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lainey.
Lainey missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Naranbaatar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lainey, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Naranbaatar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lainey misses with a hook to the body
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lainey's knee momentarily.
Lainey cracks Naranbaatar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Naranbaatar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lainey can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick there by Naranbaatar.
Lainey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lainey misses with a lunging right hand
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lainey misses with a lunging right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naranbaatar. That's going to slow Lainey down. #T4##CL#
Naranbaatar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lainey tries to break free but Naranbaatar pushes him back against the cage.
Naranbaatar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Lainey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Lainey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lainey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar staying out of range there.
And Naranbaatar counters with a quick kick to the body but Lainey blocks it.
Lainey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lainey lands with a nice body punch.
Lainey misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice leg kick.
Lainey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Lainey is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Lainey fails to land with a series of punches.
Lainey throws a hook but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lainey.
Lainey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naranbaatar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lainey connects with a jab.
Lainey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lainey misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a leg kick.
Lainey throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Naranbaatar misses its target.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a series of punches.
Naranbaatar looks to throw the jab but Lainey is out of range.
Lainey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lainey throws a lazy uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Naranbaatar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lainey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head.#T1#
Lainey misses with a double jab
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Lainey was not able to check.
Lainey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lainey misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naranbaatar. That's going to slow Lainey down.
A head kick misses from Naranbaatar.
Lainey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lainey throws a right hand that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lainey throws a big shot that misses.
Naranbaatar throws a big counter combination but Lainey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lainey throws a lazy uppercut
and Lainey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eddie Lainey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar slips a straight right by Lainey.
Lainey 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.
Naranbaatar takes one to the side of the head.
Lainey swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body kick.
Lainey misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Naranbaatar misses the target.
Lainey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Lainey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Lainey moved out of range.
Lainey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
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!
Lainey tries to clinch but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Lainey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naranbaatar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lainey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naranbaatar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lainey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lainey slips under a jab.
Lainey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Lainey's head but Lainey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lainey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lainey misses with a double jab
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Lainey throws a series of punches but Naranbaatar avoids them all with ease.
As Lainey tries to get set, Naranbaatar tries to push him back and clinch up but Lainey manages to avoid the attempt.
Naranbaatar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lainey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranbaatar.
Lainey loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.
Lainey throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Lainey misses with an uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Lainey was not able to check.
Lainey lands with a cross.
Lainey lunges at Naranbaatar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naranbaatar's hand.
Lainey throws a combination that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with an outside leg kick.
Naranbaatar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Lainey.
Lainey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naranbaatar's head backwards.
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!
Naranbaatar lunges at Lainey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lainey's hand. #T4#
Naranbaatar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Lainey looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Lainey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left and a right from Naranbaatar both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Lainey is rocked!
Lainey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lainey is still on wobbly legs! Can Naranbaatar finish him?
Lainey tries to close the distance and clinch but Naranbaatar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lainey seems to have recovered his senses.
Lainey throws a right hand that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a low kick, right behind Lainey 's knee.
Lainey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lainey throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar with a hook.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lainey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Lainey tries to clinch up.
Lainey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naranbaatars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Lainey misses.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. Lainey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Naranbaatar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lainey's sensitive parts.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lainey.
Lainey misses with a double jab
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Lainey was not able to check.
Lainey jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Naranbaatar has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Naranbaatar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Naranbaatar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Naranbaatar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lainey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Naranbaatar stays in close to Lainey's body and controls the position.
Naranbaatar advances position into side control!
Naranbaatar controlling from side mount.
Lainey pushes Naranbaatar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Naranbaatar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Naranbaatar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lainey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lainey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Naranbaatar is controlling him well.#SUB#
Naranbaatar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lainey, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Naranbaatar tries for a kimura but Lainey is defending well.
Lainey is letting Naranbaatar control him for a moment.
Naranbaatar continues to stall.#T3##SUB#
Naranbaatar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lainey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Naranbaatar stalls from top position.#SUB#
Naranbaatar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Naranbaatar has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Naranbaatar controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Lainey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Naranbaatar looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lainey stops Naranbaatar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Naranbaatar controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar had his way with Eddie Lainey in that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
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.
#R5#
A good leg kick by Naranbaatar.
Lainey throws a right hand that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lainey's knee momentarily.
Naranbaatar scores with a body shot.
Lainey looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Lainey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Lainey blocks it.
A big right from Lainey misses.
Lainey misses with a lunging right hand
and Naranbaatar 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.
Lainey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lainey is looking to score with low kicks.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Lainey's body.
Naranbaatar feints a jab promting Lainey to slip. Naranbaatar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lainey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Lainey misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lainey on the side of the head.
Lainey looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Lainey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lainey misses with a combination
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lainey misses with a double jab
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lainey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lainey just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar attempts a counter takedown but Lainey avoids it well and moves away.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lainey was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Lainey misses with a looping left.
It looked like Naranbaatar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lainey.
Naranbaatar clobbers Lainey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lainey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar walks into a straight right hand from Lainey.
Lainey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lainey misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar with a hook.
Lainey misses with a combination
and Naranbaatar counters with a good, hard body kick but Lainey shrugs it off.
Lainey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lainey.
Lainey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lainey wants to clinch but Naranbaatar slips to the side
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar catches Lainey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lainey throws an overhand right that lands on Naranbaatar's shoulder, as Naranbaatar tries to avoid the shot.
Naranbaatar tried to counter with a leg kick but Lainey avoided it.#T3#
Lainey misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Lainey is predictable there
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Naranbaatar was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Naranbaatar shoots in and bounces Lainey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Naranbaatar advances position into side control!#SUB#
Naranbaatar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Naranbaatar advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Naranbaatar takes Lainey's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lainey is in trouble. #SUB#
Naranbaatar is cranking Lainey's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lainey! He's tightened the choke and Lainey is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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:
StrikeForce Union #62
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Lainey strikes.
Lainey ducks right into an uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lainey at a distance.
Lainey looks to throw the jab but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Lainey misses with a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lainey.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lainey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice leg kick.
Lainey throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Naranbaatar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Naranbaatar as the two fighters clinch.
Naranbaatar scores with a shoulder strike.
Lainey working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Naranbaatar.
Lainey is trying to break the clinch but Naranbaatar has him pressed against the cage.
Naranbaatar 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.
Nice body punch from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands with a right to the head. #T1##BC#
Naranbaatar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lainey looks for the body kick but Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Lainey looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lainey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lainey throws a hook but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.
Lainey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lainey.
Lainey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eddie Lainey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lainey throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lainey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lainey misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Lainey missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar feinted with a counter takedown.
Naranbaatar scores with a leg kick.
Lainey throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lainey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lainey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Lainey is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lainey misses with a lunging right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lainey thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Lainey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lainey.
Lainey misses with a looping right.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lainey.
Lainey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lainey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Lainey misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lainey misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar misses with a straight right.
Lainey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eddie Lainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lainey throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lainey looks to throw the jab but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Lainey swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3##TD#
Naranbaatar gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Naranbaatar prevents Lainey from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar taking a breather here.
Lainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lainey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Naranbaatar is controlling him well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Naranbaatar has hold of Lainey's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lainey tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Naranbaatar cranks the arm and Lainey screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lainey, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #58
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suf's head.
We've been told by Suf's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suf wants to land a leg kick but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Bob Suf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suf misses with an uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suf.
A jab lands there for Suf.#CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Suf misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suf throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Suf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Suf misses. #T1#
Suf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naranbaatar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suf.
Suf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Suf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naranbaatar feints and then cracks Suf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suf down.
Naranbaatar lunges at Suf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suf's hand.
Suf throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Naranbaatar counters with a right hand to the body.
Naranbaatar tries to score with a low kick but Suf moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Suf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Naranbaatar to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Naranbaatar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naranbaatar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Suf keeps moving.
Naranbaatar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suf swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Suf keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully.
Naranbaatar wants to pass the guard but Suf is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naranbaatar tries to close the distance and clinch but Suf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suf tries to counter by clinching up but Naranbaatar breaks away and moves out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a right hand that Suf ducks under and follows up with a left that Suf also avoids with ease.
Naranbaatar is looking to clinch but Suf is avoiding it.
Suf looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Suf misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Suf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Suf with a body shot.
Naranbaatar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Naranbaatar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suf is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Naranbaatar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Naranbaatar is predictable there
and Suf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar scores with a decent looking hook.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick and Suf moves out of range easily.
Suf looks for the body kick but Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar flicks out a counter leg kick but Suf steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suf, as that shot connected.
Suf throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Suf misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Suf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naranbaatar doesn't seem phased though.
Suf misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Suf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Suf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Suf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Naranbaatar's sensitive parts.
Suf throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suf connects with a solid leg kick.
Naranbaatar misses with a shot to the body
and Suf counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Suf finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suf steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Naranbaatar. That one must have hurt.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suf moves away.
Naranbaatar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naranbaatar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suf throws a leg kick
enabling Naranbaatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suf ducks right into an uppercut from Naranbaatar. #T3#
Naranbaatar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Naranbaatar counters by clinching up.
Suf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Suf.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Suf takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Suf fails to land.
Suf tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naranbaatar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suf's elbow.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Suf fails to land.
Suf struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
#T4#
Suf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar lands a left hand.
Naranbaatar lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Naranbaatar.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suf swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Suf controls the action.
Suf scores with a shoulder strike.
Suf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naranbaatar is trying to stall.
Suf misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Naranbaatar has Suf pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Naranbaatar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Suf tumbling to the mat - Naranbaatar dives into Suf's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Naranbaatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suf.
Naranbaatar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suf misses with a low kick as Naranbaatar jumps back.
Suf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naranbaatar's head backwards.
Suf throws a head kick that misses.
Suf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Naranbaatar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Suf tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suf breaks Naranbaatar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T1#
Naranbaatar 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.
Naranbaatar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Suf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Naranbaatar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suf has managed to get both his arms back between Naranbaatar's legs - danger averted.
Suf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Suf postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suf stopping the sweep attempt from Naranbaatar.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naranbaatar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suf's guard. #REVB##T3#
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Suf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suf is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Suf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naranbaatar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Suf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar tries to free his leg and advance position but Suf is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naranbaatar catches Suf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Naranbaatar, right into the meat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Naranbaatar is predictable there
and Suf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut. Suf saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Suf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Suf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suf lands a nice shot to the body.
Naranbaatar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Suf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suf backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A low kick from Suf is predictable there
and Naranbaatar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Suf really felt that one!
Suf misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a takedown into side control.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position but Suf is working away.
Naranbaatar happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suf, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Naranbaatar tries to move to mount but Suf blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Naranbaatar but great work by Suf.
Suf trying to control the action but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Naranbaatar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Suf working away.
Naranbaatar is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Suf is staying active.
Naranbaatar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naranbaatar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Suf content to control rather than advance.
Naranbaatar wants to improve his position but Suf is controlling well.
#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.
Naranbaatar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Naranbaatar pulls Suf in close to prevent any damage.
Suf stays in close to Naranbaatar's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a triangle but Suf pushes his legs off easily.
Naranbaatar keeping moving, preventing Suf from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Naranbaatar scores with a kick to the body.
Suf throws a body kick that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a three punch combo that has Suf backing up. Suf nods at Naranbaatar to acknowledge the strikes.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suf, right into the meat.
Suf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking body shot.
Naranbaatar lands with a nice body punch.
Naranbaatar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bob Suf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Suf throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Naranbaatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naranbaatar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Naranbaatar backs away, Suf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Suf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naranbaatar scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Suf is predictable there
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bob Suf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Naranbaatar lands a body shot.
Suf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Suf.
Naranbaatar thuds his shin into the meat of Suf's side.
Naranbaatar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suf misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Naranbaatar - that will leave a mark!
Naranbaatar lands a jab.
Suf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Naranbaatar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Naranbaatar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suf finds it's way round the side to connect with Naranbaatar's head.
Suf throws an overhand right that lands on Naranbaatar's shoulder, as Naranbaatar tries to avoid the shot.
Suf just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naranbaatar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suf.
Naranbaatar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suf.#T4#
Suf throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suf misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suf tries to work over Naranbaatar's front leg with a kick but Naranbaatar checks it.
Suf lands a nice shot that snaps Naranbaatar's head back.
Suf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Naranbaatar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suf as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naranbaatar.
Suf with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suf throws a low kick, looking for Naranbaatar's leg but Naranbaatar calmly moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Suf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naranbaatar 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is the new welterweight champion!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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:
StrikeForce Union #53
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.#CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.#CL#
Makaki Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
Naranbaatar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naranbaatar lands a body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
#BC2#
Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a big counter head kick but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Naranbaatar misses.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A left lands for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body kick.
Naranbaatar throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Naranbaatar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
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!
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Makaki Iii throws a body kick.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Naranbaatar's midsection.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makaki Iii's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a body kick.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranbaatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naranbaatar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.#T1#
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination. Naranbaatar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.#T2#
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up but Naranbaatar circles away and keeps his distance.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makaki Iii. That one must have hurt.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranbaatar can do to turn this around?
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
#T3#
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Naranbaatar backs away looking to recover.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Sloppy strikes from Naranbaatar. Those never looked like landing.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch.#T4#
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Naranbaatar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Naranbaatar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naranbaatar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naranbaatar defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves away
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Naranbaatar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naranbaatar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naranbaatar lands with a left to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
A short left from Makaki Iii. #T1#
Naranbaatar has Makaki Iii pushed against the cage.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch.
Naranbaatar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makaki Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naranbaatar can turn it around.
Makaki Iii gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Naranbaatar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naranbaatar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Naranbaatar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar is trying to break free.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Good body shot from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar is working Makaki Iii over against the cage.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
#BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii cracks Naranbaatar with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Naranbaatar moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
It seemed like Naranbaatar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Naranbaatar feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Naranbaatar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Naranbaatar settles back down. #CL#
Makaki Iii darts in and clinches Naranbaatar up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar digs a right hand into Makaki Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makaki Iii's gas tank.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii is trying to stall.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naranbaatar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Naranbaatar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii presses Naranbaatar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Naranbaatar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Naranbaatar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Naranbaatar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Makaki Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Naranbaatar sits in half guard. #T3#
Makaki Iii keeping hold of Naranbaatar's head, controlling as best he can.
Naranbaatar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii is doing well to control the position and prevent Naranbaatar from advancing to side control.
Makaki Iii is staying active underneath Naranbaatar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naranbaatar stalling away here and it's allowed Makaki Iii to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naranbaatar wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
Naranbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands a jab.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Naranbaatar's front leg but catches the back leg as Naranbaatar tries to avoid it.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar dodges the punch combination from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar checks it. #T1#
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Naranbaatar moves into range and clinches up with Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar tries to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling the position.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii trying to stall but Naranbaatar improves his position.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makaki Iii is keeping busy.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naranbaatar or not. #T3#
Naranbaatar scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Naranbaatar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Naranbaatar backs away looking to recover.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naranbaatar moves forwards but Makaki Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Naranbaatar lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii taking a breather.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Yancy Makaki Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #50
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Atkinson strikes.#TD#
Naranbaatar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson wants to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Naranbaatar is staying tight to Atkinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Atkinson wants to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Naranbaatar controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Naranbaatar 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.#T1#
Naranbaatar 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.
Atkinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Naranbaatar is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB#
Naranbaatar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Naranbaatar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atkinson is trying to control Naranbaatar's posture but Naranbaatar avoids it.
Naranbaatar tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Naranbaatar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Naranbaatar tries to move to mount but Atkinson blocks the move with his legs.
Naranbaatar 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.
Atkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naranbaatar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atkinson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Naranbaatar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naranbaatar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Naranbaatar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Atkinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Atkinson shrugs it off.
Naranbaatar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naranbaatar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Atkinson.
Atkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot to the body.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naranbaatar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atkinson misses with a low kick as Naranbaatar jumps back.
Atkinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atkinson throws an overhand right that lands on Naranbaatar's shoulder, as Naranbaatar tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Naranbaatar misses its target.#T1#
Atkinson takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Atkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Atkinson thows a leg kick but Naranbaatar checks it
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atkinson.
Naranbaatar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atkinson misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naranbaatar looks to throw a body kick
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind Naranbaatar 's knee.
Atkinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Atkinson moved out of range nicely.
Atkinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Naranbaatar scores with a spinning back kick!
Atkinson tries to land a leg kick but Naranbaatar saw it coming and moves away.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atkinson throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Atkinson.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Atkinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atkinson. #T3#
Naranbaatar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atkinson doesn't seem bothered though.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice right hand.
Naranbaatar connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Atkinson is rocked!
Atkinson misses with a jab to the body
and Naranbaatar counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #48
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Naranbaatar is blocking nicely.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranbaatar keeps working.
Gracie is pressing down on Naranbaatar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Naranbaatar is holding on for now.
Naranbaatar wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Naranbaatar is defending the position.
Naranbaatar is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Naranbaatar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Naranbaatar 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.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Naranbaatar is defending well.
Naranbaatar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Naranbaatar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but Naranbaatar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Naranbaatar tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie tries to control but Naranbaatar wriggling away. #T3#
Naranbaatar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naranbaatar tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Naranbaatar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Naranbaatar stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naranbaatar regains half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Naranbaatar is defending the position.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to advance position but Naranbaatar won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Naranbaatar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Naranbaatar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Naranbaatar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Naranbaatar in a clinch.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Naranbaatar breaks from the clinch.
Gracie slips a jab from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Naranbaatar loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Naranbaatar pushes him away.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Naranbaatar pushes him away.#T1#
Naranbaatar lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter punch.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Gracie tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Naranbaatar manages to get underhooks.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Naranbaatar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naranbaatar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Naranbaatar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naranbaatar.
A short right from Naranbaatar on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar stalling against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Naranbaatar smiles and moves away.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Naranbaatar had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.#T3#
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Naranbaatar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Naranbaatar avoids the elbow strike from Gracie, against the cage.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie works on Naranbaatar's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Naranbaatar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gracie has Naranbaatar pushed against the cage.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
#BC#
Naranbaatar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naranbaatar scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naranbaatar.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Naranbaatar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Naranbaatar digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch.
Naranbaatar walks into a jab.#TD2#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naranbaatar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Naranbaatar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.#T1#
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses with the combination.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Naranbaatar lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Naranbaatar. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Donk. Naranbaatar catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar misses with a head kick.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Gracie tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Naranbaatar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Gracie advances position into side control!
Naranbaatar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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Naranbaatar wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gracie has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Naranbaatar's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Naranbaatar is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie 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:
StrikeForce Union #42
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar connects with a jab.
Naranbaatar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Naranbaatar lands with a good body shot.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Naranbaatar rushes Makaki Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar lands with a left to the head.
Naranbaatar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar. #BC2#
Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back to recover.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naranbaatar thinks about the counter body kick.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naranbaatar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naranbaatar. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naranbaatar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a big shot that misses.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makaki Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Naranbaatar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar lands an overhand right.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makaki Iii, right into the meat.
#T3#
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Naranbaatar connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Makaki Iii.#TD2#
Naranbaatar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makaki Iii to the mat! Makaki Iii manages to get full guard.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position.
Naranbaatar is pushing down on Makaki Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makaki Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Naranbaatar has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Makaki Iii has his hands clasped together around Naranbaatar's back. He's all about the action.
Naranbaatar content to control rather than advance.
Naranbaatar is looking to stall here but Makaki Iii recovers full guard.
Makaki Iii pulls Naranbaatar in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Naranbaatar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Naranbaatar lands a glancing blow to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Naranbaatar works the jab nicely.
Naranbaatar walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makaki Iii will feel that in the morning.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar closes the distance but Makaki Iii moves to the side
and Makaki Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naranbaatar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Naranbaatar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Naranbaatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar scores with a hook to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii is looking to wear down Naranbaatar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Naranbaatar tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back to recover.
Naranbaatar is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Naranbaatar thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
and Makaki Iii counters with a good low kick that Naranbaatar was not able to check.
Naranbaatar looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a thumping low kick.
Naranbaatar throws a lazy head kick
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Naranbaatar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Naranbaatar is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makaki Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
It appears Makaki Iii was looking to counter with a kick there.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.#CL#
Naranbaatar gets tackled into the cage by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii maintains the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii. #T4#
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
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!
Makaki Iii gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position but instead, Makaki Iii has worked for underhooks and has pushed Naranbaatar into the cage.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Naranbaatar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naranbaatar throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Makaki Iii has closed the distance and engaged Naranbaatar in a clinch.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch but Makaki Iii improves position.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Naranbaatar. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naranbaatar staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Naranbaatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar walks into a left hand.
Naranbaatar misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Naranbaatar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2##CL#
Makaki Iii drives through and clinches with Naranbaatar against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makaki Iii as Naranbaatar tries to tie him up.
Naranbaatar scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makaki Iii is keeping busy.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Naranbaatar goes for a takedown attempt but Makaki Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Makaki Iii.
A lazy body kick from Naranbaatar
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Makaki Iii has closed the distance and engaged Naranbaatar in a clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Naranbaatar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Naranbaatar looking to stall.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Naranbaatar throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Makaki Iii really felt that one!
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naranbaatar tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
As Naranbaatar backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makaki Iii defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Naranbaatar's leg. Naranbaatar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naranbaatar misses the jab.
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Naranbaatar does it's job there.#T1#
Naranbaatar throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Naranbaatar only half commits.
Naranbaatar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Naranbaatar works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Makaki Iii as Naranbaatar shoots in.
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a straight right.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a series of strikes that have Naranbaatar backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.#T2#
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
Naranbaatar is looking to score with low kicks.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii lands a front kick.
Nice shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Naranbaatar misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar is looking to slow Makaki Iii down with leg kicks. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Naranbaatar throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii misses with the combination.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Makaki Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makaki Iii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Naranbaatar slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Naranbaatar stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Naranbaatar's front leg.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makaki Iii thinking.
Naranbaatar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
Naranbaatar goes for a double leg but Makaki Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaki Iii continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii had his way with Tarkhan Naranbaatar in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaki Iii scores with the left hand. Naranbaatar knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range. #CL#
Makaki Iii takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naranbaatar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makaki Iii defends well and Naranbaatar ends up having to push Makaki Iii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar scoring well with a low kick there.
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Naranbaatar connects with the punch.
Naranbaatar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the body
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Naranbaatar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar misses the jab.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar catches Makaki Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naranbaatar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Naranbaatar saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Naranbaatar works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Naranbaatar as he checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Naranbaatar doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Naranbaatar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naranbaatar down.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naranbaatar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii wants to land a leg kick but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot.
Naranbaatar ducks right into an uppercut from Makaki Iii. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily. #CL#
Makaki Iii forces Naranbaatar back against the cage and clinches.
Naranbaatar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Naranbaatar is looking to break free of the clinch but Makaki Iii has double underhooks.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii stops a takedown attempt from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
A right hook to the body lands for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right handed body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Makaki Iii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yancy Makaki Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #39
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Makaki Iii rushes Naranbaatar and presses him up against the cage.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naranbaatar trying to land knees to the body.
Makaki Iii presses Naranbaatar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
#T1#
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Naranbaatar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makaki Iii can turn it around.
Makaki Iii gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar trying to land knees to the body.
Naranbaatar 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.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Naranbaatar working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makaki Iii after a bit of a struggle.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.#T2#
Naranbaatar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaki Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Naranbaatar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Naranbaatar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Naranbaatar misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Naranbaatar throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Naranbaatar tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Makaki Iii scores with the left hand. Naranbaatar knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makaki Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Makaki Iii avoids a wild elbow strike from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Naranbaatar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Naranbaatar's ribcage. Naranbaatar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Naranbaatar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
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#
Makaki Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar misses with a body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a good low kick that Naranbaatar was not able to check. #CL#
Naranbaatar closes the distance and clinches.
Naranbaatar wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaki Iii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Naranbaatar swinging wildly here.
Makaki Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Naranbaatar looks to land a body kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Naranbaatar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Makaki Iii drives through and clinches with Naranbaatar against the cage.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii works on Naranbaatar's body with a couple of short punches.
Naranbaatar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naranbaatar lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makaki Iii as Naranbaatar tries to tie him up.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naranbaatars head.
Makaki Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makaki Iii looking to stall.
#T2#
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranbaatar. #BC2#
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks an elbow strike from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii avoids a wild elbow strike from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Naranbaatar on the inside.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Naranbaatar is looking to score with low kicks.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Naranbaatar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Makaki Iii to the ground. Naranbaatar is now in Makaki Iii's guard.
Makaki Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Naranbaatar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Naranbaatar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Makaki Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Naranbaatar has Makaki Iii in his guard.#REVB#
Makaki Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Naranbaatar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makaki Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naranbaatar keeping moving, preventing Makaki Iii from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naranbaatar being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naranbaatar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makaki Iii's guard. #REVR#
Makaki Iii wants to sweep here but Naranbaatar controlling him for the moment.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar preventing the sweep. #T3#
Makaki Iii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makaki Iii is trying to keep Naranbaatar in close.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow that misses. Makaki Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naranbaatar's guard. Nice move by Makaki Iii!#REVB#
Makaki Iii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naranbaatar's guard.
Makaki Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naranbaatar tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Naranbaatar down with leg kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Makaki Iii was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Nice takedown defense from Makaki Iii. No joy for Naranbaatar on that attempt.
Naranbaatar 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.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar dives in and grabs Makaki Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makaki Iii pushes down on Naranbaatar's head and hops out.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Naranbaatar off the cage and back into range.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii. #T1#
Naranbaatar wants to clinch.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar is looking to wear down Makaki Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Naranbaatar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naranbaatar staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Naranbaatar with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Naranbaatar's front leg but catches the back leg as Naranbaatar tries to avoid it.
Naranbaatar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naranbaatar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
Naranbaatar ducks right into an uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naranbaatar. That did some damage!
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Naranbaatar avoids the punch easily.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Naranbaatar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Naranbaatar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makaki Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow but Makaki Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow but Makaki Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Makaki Iii is looking for a sweep.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Naranbaatar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makaki Iii, who protects the arm well.
Makaki Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Naranbaatar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makaki Iii has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Naranbaatar but great work by Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar sneaks back into half guard.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar walks into a jab.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Naranbaatar should have avoided that one.
Naranbaatar throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naranbaatar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaki Iii is fending him off so far but Naranbaatar persists. Nope, Makaki Iii circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Makaki Iii trying to stall but Naranbaatar improves his position.
#T1#
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Naranbaatar obliges.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naranbaatar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makaki Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makaki Iii cracks Naranbaatar with a good jab.
Naranbaatar wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makaki Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naranbaatar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarkhan Naranbaatar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naranbaatar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makaki Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a left to the body.
Naranbaatar darts in looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets double underhooks and turns Naranbaatar into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Makaki Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Naranbaatar is able to avoid easily.
Naranbaatar wants to clinch up but Makaki Iii keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Makaki Iii. No joy for Naranbaatar on that attempt.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naranbaatar misses with the body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii with a jab.
Makaki Iii tries to move into range but Naranbaatar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
It looked like Naranbaatar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Naranbaatar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naranbaatar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Naranbaatar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makaki Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Naranbaatar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Makaki Iii 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.#T4#
Naranbaatar postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranbaatar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaki Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Naranbaatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii is the new welterweight champion!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #35
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Madruga.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Naranbaatar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Madruga misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madruga.
Otavio Madruga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Madruga clinches up against the cage.
Madruga has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Madruga working aggressively here.
Madruga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madruga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madruga tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madruga.
Naranbaatar lands a 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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Naranbaatar throws an elbow but misses.
Naranbaatar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Naranbaatar. #T1#
Naranbaatar lands with a right to the head.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow that misses.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madruga working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
Madruga tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Madruga back against the cage.
Naranbaatar lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Naranbaatar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madruga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Naranbaatar - that will leave a mark!
Naranbaatar throws the kick towards the body but Madruga avoids it.
Madruga throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a head kick. That will keep Madruga thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Madruga looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a front kick aimed at Madruga's knee but Madruga avoids it well.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick that misses.
Madruga throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Madruga.#T2#
Madruga lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranbaatar throws a lazy right hand but Madruga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naranbaatar throws a good cross that connects.
Madruga lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Madruga. Those never looked like landing.
Naranbaatar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Madruga doesn't manage to clinch there - Naranbaatar circles away.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Madruga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Madruga takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab.
Madruga misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Naranbaatar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madruga throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with an outside leg kick.
Naranbaatar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Naranbaatar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naranbaatar. That's going to slow Madruga down.
Madruga throws a body shot but no joy.
Madruga takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Madruga lands with a good body shot.
Madruga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madruga tries to close the distance and clinch but Naranbaatar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick, looking for Madruga's leg but Madruga calmly moves out of range.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madruga moves away.
Naranbaatar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Naranbaatar slips a jab from Madruga.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Naranbaatar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madruga throws a lazy uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Madruga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Naranbaatar.
Madruga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Naranbaatar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Madruga can turn it around.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madruga.
Madruga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madruga backwards.
Madruga lands with a left to the head.
Naranbaatar blocks a body shot from Madruga.
The referee calls for Naranbaatar to work.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Madruga controls the action.
#BC2#
Madruga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madruga throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body 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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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#
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Madruga throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar ducks under a wild hook from Madruga.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick that knocks Madruga off balance momentarily.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Madruga.
Madruga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madruga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
It looked like Naranbaatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Madruga moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Naranbaatar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is winning the standup battle so far.
Naranbaatar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Madrugas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naranbaatar throws a lazy right hand but Madruga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madruga wants to counter the offense by Naranbaatar and move into the clinch position.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madruga.
Madruga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naranbaatar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naranbaatar. That's going to slow Madruga down.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Madruga's body.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
A punch combination from Madruga misses.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Madruga.
Madruga is looking to clinch. #T2#
Naranbaatar looks to land a body kick but Madruga moved away.
Madruga throws a chopping leg kick but Naranbaatar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madruga.
Naranbaatar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Madruga misses.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Madruga closes the distance and clinches.
Madruga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Madruga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a knee strike.
Madruga blocks an uppercut.
Madruga throws a head punch that misses.
Madruga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madruga has Naranbaatar pushed against the cage.#T3#
Madruga managing to block the knees to the body from Naranbaatar.
#BC#
Naranbaatar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madruga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar tries to land a front kick but Madruga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madruga misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Naranbaatar shoots for a takedown but Madruga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Madruga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madruga lands a nice looking body shot.
Madruga swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
letting Madruga counter with a right hand.
A jab from Naranbaatar finds it's way through Madruga's defenses.
A big left from Madruga misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Naranbaatar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Madruga is out of range.
Madruga tries to clinch up but Naranbaatar circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madruga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Madruga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
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!
Madruga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Madruga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick that knocks Madruga off balance momentarily.
A jab from Madruga misses.
Madruga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madruga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Madruga moves out of range.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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#
Madruga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madruga throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madruga wants to slow Naranbaatar down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Naranbaatar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Madruga looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Madruga lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Madruga.
A clash of legs there as Madruga blocks the low kick.
Naranbaatar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Madruga misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses.
Madruga slips a straight right by Naranbaatar.
Madruga misses with a head kick.
Madruga scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Madruga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madruga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naranbaatar lands a jab to the nose.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madruga moves away.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick, looking for Madruga's leg but Madruga calmly moves out of range.
Madruga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Madruga throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Madruga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Madruga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Madruga throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Madruga lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Madruga moves into range and clinches up with Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar tries to land knees in the clinch but Madruga avoids the damage to the body.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Naranbaatar throws an elbow but misses.
Naranbaatar misses with an elbow strike.
Madruga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madruga avoids it.
Madruga stops a takedown attempt from Naranbaatar.
Madruga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naranbaatar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Madruga blocks it with crossed arms.
Madruga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naranbaatar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madruga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madruga throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar. #T3##BC2#
Madruga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madruga moves away.
Madruga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Madruga throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Madruga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madruga clobbers Naranbaatar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Madruga. That snapped Naranbaatar's head back.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Madruga throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Naranbaatar motions for Madruga to come forward. Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madruga tries to work over Naranbaatar's front leg with a kick but Naranbaatar checks it.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Madruga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otavio Madruga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Naranbaatar, right into the meat.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Naranbaatar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madruga. Madruga obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madruga tries to close the distance and clinch but Naranbaatar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Naranbaatar throws a right and a left that Madruga avoids nicely.
Madruga thuds his right hand into Naranbaatar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Madruga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Madruga really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Madruga moves away and avoids it.
Madruga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naranbaatar. Madruga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madruga. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madruga checks the leg kick.
Naranbaatar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naranbaatar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Madruga misses with a body shot.
Madruga lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga throws a lazy uppercut
and Madruga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madruga lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Madruga misses.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Madruga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Naranbaatar throws out a leg kick but Madruga moves out of range and Naranbaatar only half commits.
Naranbaatar lands a really nice looking cross but Madruga seems unphased.
Naranbaatar works Madruga's body with a nice hook.
Madruga misses with a looping left.
Naranbaatar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Madruga counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar delivers a nice body kick.
Madruga digs a good body shot into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Madruga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naranbaatar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Madruga.
Madruga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Madruga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naranbaatar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madruga misses with a body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madruga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Naranbaatar counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab by Madruga.
Madruga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Madruga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Madruga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Madruga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab.
Naranbaatar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Madruga's sensitive parts.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Madruga moves in looking to clinch but Naranbaatar pushes him off.
Naranbaatar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Madruga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naranbaatars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Madruga is looking to clinch.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter punch.
Madruga throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
It looked like Naranbaatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madruga misses with a body punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Madruga was not able to check.
Naranbaatar jabs at Madruga's body.
Madruga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naranbaatar's head backwards.
Madruga looks to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a left and a right that stings Madruga.
Naranbaatar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Madruga throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a jab but it's blocked by Madruga.
Madruga misses with an uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Madruga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madruga connects with a crisp jab.
Madruga throws a big shot that misses.
Madruga throws a front kick aimed at Naranbaatar's knee but Naranbaatar avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madruga throws an off balance right hand
enabling Naranbaatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Madruga takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Madruga fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Naranbaatar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naranbaatar lands with a good body shot.
Madruga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Otavio Madruga 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Madruga throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Madruga misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Madruga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madruga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Madruga misses with a body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madruga misses with a body punch
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar 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.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Madruga's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar loads up on a big right hand but Madruga slips the punch.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Madruga moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick but Madruga moves out of range.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Madruga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madruga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madruga scores with a body shot.
Madruga blocks a jab.
Madruga throws a head kick but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
#T2#
Naranbaatar feints and then cracks Madruga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madruga down.
Naranbaatar misses with a straight left.
Naranbaatar throws a big shot that misses.
Madruga misses with an uppercut
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madruga throws a low kick but Naranbaatar avoids it.
As Madruga looks to move away, Naranbaatar throws a big counter combo but Madruga just gets out of the way.
Madruga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with an inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madruga looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Madruga throws the left hand but Naranbaatar avoids the punch easily.
Naranbaatar moves away from the strike by Madruga.
Madruga's corner calls for a 1-2. Madruga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
As Madruga backs away, Naranbaatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Naranbaatar looks to throw the jab but Madruga is out of range.
Naranbaatar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madruga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranbaatar.
Madruga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naranbaatar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
Madruga tries a low kick but Naranbaatar avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Madruga.
A jab lands there for Naranbaatar.
Madruga missing with a left hand there. Naranbaatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Naranbaatar lunges at Madruga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madruga's hand.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
and Madruga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Naranbaatar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madruga 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.
Naranbaatar scores with a decent looking hook.
Naranbaatar ducks under a wild hook from Madruga.
Madruga avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
Madruga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Madruga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naranbaatar 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar retains his welterweight title!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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:
StrikeForce Union #30
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Naranbaatar won't be happy with that.
Naranbaatar is trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranbaatar keeps working.
Naranbaatar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naranbaatar pulls his head out easily.
Naranbaatar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar 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.
#T1#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully.
Naranbaatar won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is trying to hold Naranbaatar in close to prevent damage but Naranbaatar has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Naranbaatar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Naranbaatar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Naranbaatar showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Gracie is looking to control Naranbaatar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Naranbaatar is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie gets full guard.
Naranbaatar is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Naranbaatar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naranbaatar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naranbaatar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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#
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Naranbaatar needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Naranbaatar is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naranbaatar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naranbaatar is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Naranbaatar 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Naranbaatar prevents Gracie from moving into mount. #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.
Naranbaatar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Naranbaatar is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Naranbaatar is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie moves to the back position.
Naranbaatar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
What can Naranbaatar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie is trying to stick to Naranbaatar's back but Naranbaatar is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Naranbaatar.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naranbaatar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4#
Naranbaatar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naranbaatar lands a couple of digs.
Naranbaatar preventing the sweep.
Naranbaatar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
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 Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie 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.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Naranbaatar thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Naranbaatar is looking to improve his position.
Naranbaatar won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Naranbaatar tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie controlling the action here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Naranbaatar moves into full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naranbaatar is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Naranbaatar.#T3#
Naranbaatar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naranbaatar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naranbaatar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #T4#
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for a triangle here. Gracie is fighting it but it looks tight! Naranbaatar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gracie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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:
StrikeForce Union #28
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Gore avoids a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Gore moved out of range.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gore throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naranbaatar motions for Gore to come forward. Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
Gore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Gore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gore blocking some punches.
Gore misses with a body punch.
Gore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Naranbaatar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gore's brow.
Gore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Gore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Naranbaatar there.
Gore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Gore throws a poor cross that misses
and Gore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gore rushes Naranbaatar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Naranbaatar lands an uppercut.
Gore avoids the elbow strike from Naranbaatar, against the cage.
Gore stalling in the clinch but Naranbaatar improves position.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Gore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Gore.
Gore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gore blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar is trying to drag Gore to the mat but Gore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gore blocking some punches.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Naranbaatar.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Gore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Gore wants to stall.
Naranbaatar is looking to control Gore's arms but Gore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Naranbaatar has his back to the cage.
Gore swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar pushes off an throws an elbow but Gore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
Gore lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Gore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gore misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gore.
Gore misses with a punch on the inside.
Gore lands an uppercut.
Naranbaatar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gore backwards. #BC2#
Gore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naranbaatar digs a good body shot into Gore's ribs.
Gore with a nice cross.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gore was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
A big right from Naranbaatar misses.
Gore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranbaatar.
Ivan Gore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Gore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar cracks the inside of Gore's front leg.
Gore takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gore catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Gore slaps the foot to one side.
Gore throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gore throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naranbaatar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gore moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Gore throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the body kick from Gore.
It looked like Naranbaatar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
Gore with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Gore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Naranbaatar throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Naranbaatar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gore throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Gore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Naranbaatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gore.
Gore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gore blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gore.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is winning the standup battle so far.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Gore's head but Gore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick as Gore jumps back.
Gore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naranbaatar's head backwards.
Gore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Gore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gore connects with a body shot that sends Naranbaatar's belly button to the back.
Gore moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Gore slaps the foot to one side.
Gore slips a jab and a cross from Naranbaatar.
Gore blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Gore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice right hand.
Gore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gore misses with a body kick.
Gore is looking to clinch but Naranbaatar is avoiding it.
Gore defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Naranbaatar avoids a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gore avoids it.
Naranbaatar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gore doesn't seem bothered though.
Gore slips a straight right by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Gore moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot.
Gore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Gore is trying to counter with his kicks.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but Gore avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gore! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Gore.#CL2#
Gore has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Gore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Gore.
Gore jabs Naranbaatar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the head.
Gore misses with a kick to the body
and Naranbaatar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gore blocks a leg kick.
And Gore responds with a good body kick, but Naranbaatar manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Gore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar moves away from the strike by Gore.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gore.#TD#
Naranbaatar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gore wants to stand and escape but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Gore seems keen to control Naranbaatar's posture.
Naranbaatar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gore is retaining full guard. #T4#
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Gore keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naranbaatar is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Naranbaatar. Gore shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gore.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gore checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Gore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Naranbaatar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gore tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naranbaatar.
Gore swings widly with a right hand
and Gore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gore fakes the leg kick and cracks Naranbaatar in the body.
Gore throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar slips a jab from Gore.
Gore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gore misses the body punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gore thinking.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gore manages to avoid it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gore. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gore misses with a body kick.
Gore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Gore catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Gore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Gore's shoulder, as Gore tries to avoid the shot.
Gore lands with a straight right. Naranbaatar didn't see that one coming.
Gore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
A big left from Gore misses. #T2#
Naranbaatar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gore.
Naranbaatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gore as Naranbaatar shoots in.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
Gore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gore looks to throw a body kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Gore clinches.
Gore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naranbaatars head.
Gore blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar trying to stall but Gore improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gore.
Gore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Ivan Gore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gore misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Naranbaatar.
#BC2#
Gore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gore connects with the punch.
Naranbaatar lunges at Gore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gore's hand.
Gore walks into a jab.
Naranbaatar thuds a left hand into Gore's body.
Gore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gore avoids the head kick by Naranbaatar.
Gore takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gore.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naranbaatar shoots in and drives through. Gore sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Gore lands with an uppercut that bounces Naranbaatar off the cage and back into range.
Ivan Gore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar throws a jab when Gore was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naranbaatar is defended easily by Gore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarkhan Naranbaatar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gore.
Naranbaatar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naranbaatar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gore on the side of the head.
Naranbaatar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot to the body.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gore manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar slips a straight right by Gore.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naranbaatar, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
During a confident post fight interview, Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #24
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar can't get the takedown.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Naranbaatar as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Makaki Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Naranbaatar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Naranbaatar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naranbaatar.
Good leg kick by Makaki Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.#T1#
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Naranbaatar down with leg kicks.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Naranbaatar tries to counter it with a takedown but Makaki Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Naranbaatar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Naranbaatar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Renegade Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Naranbaatar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaki Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Naranbaatar 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.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Naranbaatar lands with a nice body punch.
Naranbaatar fails to land the takedown.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar cracks the inside of Makaki Iii's front leg.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makaki Iii back to the cage. Naranbaatar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Naranbaatar swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Naranbaatar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab.
Naranbaatar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Makaki Iii clinches up with Naranbaatar and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranbaatar.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Naranbaatar back against the cage.
Makaki Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards. #T4#
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to maintain a safe position but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and turns Naranbaatar into the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Naranbaatar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar has Makaki Iii pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Naranbaatar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii jabs Naranbaatar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Makaki Iii misses.
Naranbaatar looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii scores with a body shot.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Naranbaatar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naranbaatar down. #T1#
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Naranbaatar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naranbaatar! But no joy.
Naranbaatar is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Naranbaatar off the cage and back into range.
Naranbaatar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naranbaatar throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naranbaatar's knee momentarily.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Naranbaatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Makaki Iii tries to clinch there but Naranbaatar circles away.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Naranbaatar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naranbaatar's knee momentarily.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Naranbaatar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naranbaatar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naranbaatar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaki Iii defends it well.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makaki Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naranbaatar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Naranbaatar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Naranbaatar dips to his left and cracks Makaki Iii with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Naranbaatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick that misses.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Naranbaatar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naranbaatar.
Good shot there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar gets slowly back to his feet.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by clinching up but Naranbaatar breaks away and moves out of range.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarkhan Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Makaki Iii sizes up Naranbaatar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makaki Iii closes the distance but Naranbaatar moves to the side
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makaki Iii thinking.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Naranbaatar avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Naranbaatar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makaki Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses its target.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Naranbaatar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Naranbaatar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Naranbaatar with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a counter combo.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii scores with a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar tries to land a body kick
and Naranbaatar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Naranbaatar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Makaki Iii darts in and clinches Naranbaatar up against the cage.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makaki Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Naranbaatar tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaki Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naranbaatar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Naranbaatar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a double jab.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Naranbaatar's shoulder, as Naranbaatar tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch
and Naranbaatar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Naranbaatar.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Naranbaatar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makaki Iii momentarily.
Naranbaatar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Naranbaatar.
Nice shot lands for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii moves in looking to clinch but Naranbaatar pushes him off.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki Iii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
An out of breath Yancy Makaki Iii 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:
StrikeForce Union #17
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar stuffs the takedown attempt from Mous. Mous gets slowly back to his feet.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Mous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Naranbaatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Naranbaatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Naranbaatar keeps the fight on the outside.
Naranbaatar keeps the fight on the outside.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mous with a lazy takedown attempt
and Naranbaatar counters with a three punch combo that has Mous backing up. Mous nods at Naranbaatar to acknowledge the strikes.
Mous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naranbaatar counters with a huge left! Mous is in big trouble! He's backing up but Naranbaatar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mous from any more damage. A dominating finish by Naranbaatar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A relieved looking Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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