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Event:
StrikeForce Union #31
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Battle looks to land a combination but Mankowski avoids it well. #TD2#
Battle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mankowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mankowski content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Mankowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mankowski advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle stops Mankowski from passing to mount.
Mankowski is staying tight to Battle's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Battle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mankowski is controlling him well.
Mankowski takes a little break here. Battle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Mankowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Battle!
Mankowski controlling from the full mount.
Mankowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Battle tries to buck Mankowski off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Mankowski controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Mankowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mankowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Battle is holding on tight.
#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.
Mankowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mankowski.
You get the feeling that Battle really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mankowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mankowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battle tries to avoid it but Mankowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battle to the ground. Battle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Mankowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Mankowski 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.
Mankowski stops Battle from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski controlling the action here.#T1#
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
Mankowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mankowski prevents Battle from standing back up.
#T2##ES#
Battle kicks Mankowski off and gets back to his feet.
Battle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Mankowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Mankowski is trying to trip Battle. He has hold of a leg but Battle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mankowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Battle wants to get back to his feet but Mankowski passes into half guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mankowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mankowski content just to control the position here.
Mankowski is continuing to stall.#T3#
Battle wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mankowski controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Mankowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Battle is now in Mankowski's guard. A big mistake from Mankowski there, giving up the dominant position! #T4##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Battle pushes his legs off easily.
Battle wants to stand and escape but instead Mankowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mankowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Battle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Mankowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Battle is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Battle's face as Mankowski controls the position.
Battle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mankowski.
The referee asks Mankowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mankowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Battle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T1#
Mankowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borys Mankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christian Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Battle tries to buck Mankowski off but he can't manage it.
Mankowski content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Mankowski.
Battle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mankowski. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Mankowski controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Mankowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Battle is now in Mankowski's guard. A big mistake from Mankowski there, giving up the dominant position! #SU#
Battle stands and steps away. Mankowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mankowski dodges the punch combination from Battle.
#TD2#
Mankowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Battle was covering up waiting for the punch and Mankowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mankowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battle wants to stand and escape but Mankowski is having none of it.
Battle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mankowski controls the pace.
Borys Mankowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Mankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mankowski 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Mankowski!
A victorious Borys Mankowski 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 #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Flynn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Battle to the ground. Flynn is now in Battle's guard.
Flynn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Flynn prevents Battle from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Flynn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Battle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flynn has Battle in his guard.#REVR#
Battle tries to stand but Flynn is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Flynn working for a triangle but Battle defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Flynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Battle stacks Flynn 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 Battle!#T1#
Flynn wants to control but Battle postures up.#SU#
Battle decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Battle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flynn is trying to defend but Battle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Battle wants to stand up but Flynn is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.
Flynn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB2#
Flynn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Battle is tapping! Great win for Flynn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akheem Flynn!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #23
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Brody looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Battle!#SUB2#
Brody tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Battle is trying to get back to his feet.
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
Brody controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Battle prevents Brody from improving position.
Brody taking a break here but Battle is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brody uses his free foot to push down on Battle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Battle.
Battle's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Battle is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brody has taken his back.
#T2#
Battle is trying to get back to his feet but Brody has full control of the position and if anything, Battle has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Brody working for a choke but Battle is defending well.
Brody keeps control of the position easily here as Battle tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Brody tightening his grip on Battle, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Brody is persistently looking for the submission but Battle is defending it well.
#T3#
Battle is trying to get back to his feet but Brody has full control of the position and if anything, Battle has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Brody working for a choke but Battle is defending well.
Brody biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Brody working for the choke.
Battle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.
Brody biding his time, controlling Battle.
Brody trying to control momentarily.
Battle is trying to stand back up.
Brody has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Battle showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Brody dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Battle shoots in for a takedown but Brody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Brody shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Battle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Brody goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Battle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brody's guard! Nice work there by Battle!
Brody 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.
Brody managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Battle gets to his feet. Brody looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Battle misses with a two punch combination.
Battle looks to land a combination but Brody avoids it well.
Brody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brody circles away quickly and effectively.
Brody throws a right hand that Battle ducks under and follows up with a left that Battle also avoids with ease.
Brody misses with a two punch combination.
Battle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Battle.
Brody misses with a double jab.
Brody scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Battle. Those never looked like landing.
Brody changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Brody manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Battle on his heels. He'll look to pass Battle's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully.
Battle wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him. #T2#
Battle keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully.
Brody is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brody wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Brody looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brody is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Brody looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Brody looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brody is taking a breather. Battle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Brody is trying to work for a kimura but Battle is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brody not doing much here.
#T4#
Battle is looking to escape.
Brody slows the pace down in half guard.
Brody looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brody is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Brody will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brody shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Battle as he avoids it easily.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Brody fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Battle to the ground. Brody is now in Battle's guard.
Battle wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him.
Brody trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brody stops Battle from standing up.
Brody controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brody looking to sit in guard and control but Battle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle stopping the sweep attempt from Brody.#T1#
Brody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brody bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Battle's guard. #REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Battle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Brody lands a takedown into guard.
Brody not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battle wants to stand and escape but Brody is having none of it.
Brody trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him.
Christian Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brody is standing up over Battle. Battle looks to escape but Brody dives into side control.
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
Battle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brody taking a break here but Battle is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Battle wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Battle is not content to let Brody control the position.
Brody looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Battle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brody moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brody closes this distance looking for a takedown but Battle circles away.
As Brody looks to move away, Battle throws a big counter combo but Brody just gets out of the way.
Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Battle dodges the punch combination from Brody.
Battle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Brody shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Battle is trying to defend but Brody finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Battle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brody keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Battle pulls guard effortlessly.
Battle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brody.
Brody slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brody trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Brody sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Battle's guard.
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 Christian Battle.
I think Brody has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Brody!
Bob Brody was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #22
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Nystrom slips a jab and a cross from Battle.
#CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
Battle fails to pull guard.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battle takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Christian Battle has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Battle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nystrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Battle.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Battle 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.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Battle is rocked!#T1#
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Battle is still on wobbly legs! Can Nystrom finish him?
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battle or not.
Battle seems to have recovered his senses.
Nystrom lands with a left to the head. #KD#
Nystrom drops Battle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Battle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nystrom pushes Battle against the cage. Nystrom is working some dirty boxing. Nystrom pushes off with a quick right hook! Battle goes down! Battle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nystrom moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
During a confident post fight interview, Noam Nystrom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #18
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Battle misses with the combination.
Battle throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bordignon Miyao. #TD2#
Bordignon Miyao has picked Battle up - he's going for a ride! Bordignon Miyao dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bordignon Miyao in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Bordignon Miyao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#ES#
Battle kicks Bordignon Miyao off and gets back to his feet.
Battle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bordignon Miyao tries to avoid it but Battle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bordignon Miyao to the ground. Bordignon Miyao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Battle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Bordignon Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Battle tries to pull guard but Bordignon Miyao holds him up against the cage and eventually Battle drops back down to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bordignon Miyao walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Battle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Bordignon Miyao moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bordignon Miyao is trying to trip Battle. He has hold of a leg but Battle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bordignon Miyao persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Battle pushes Bordignon Miyao off and scrambles back to his feet.
Battle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bordignon Miyao circles away quickly and effectively.
Battle doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Battle is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bordignon Miyao prevents Battle from getting back to his feet.
Bordignon Miyao is stalling in the full guard.
Battle keeping full guard, as Bordignon Miyao tries to pass.
Battle being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Battle is retaining full guard.
Bordignon Miyao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Battle misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Battle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bordignon Miyao after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Bordignon Miyao jumps guard.
Bordignon Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Battle's guard. #REVB#
Bordignon Miyao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bordignon Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battle is keeping the position for now.
Bordignon Miyao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Battle is retaining full guard. #T4#
Battle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bordignon Miyao is controlling him.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bordignon Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battle is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Battle falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Battle!
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Battle pushes Bordignon Miyao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bordignon Miyao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bordignon Miyao controls the position.
Bordignon Miyao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Battle's legs.
Bordignon Miyao is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Battle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Battle prevents Bordignon Miyao from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Battle looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bordignon Miyao gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Battle is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bordignon Miyao lets go of the hold and Battle can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
In his post fight interview, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #17
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Battle gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruttenum is trying to stand.
Ruttenum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Battle seems to be working for a kimura but Ruttenum defends the submission attempt.
Ruttenum trying to hold on to Battle's head to control him but Battle postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is looking to advance position but Ruttenum won't allow it.
Ruttenum is trying to stand up here but Battle is controlling him well. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ruttenum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruttenum just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Ruttenum pulls guard.
Battle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battle keeps trying to improve his position.
Battle passes into half guard.
Battle moves nicely into side control.
Ruttenum tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ruttenum is controlling an arm, preventing Battle from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2##SUB2#
Battle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ruttenum has worked his arm free - good work by Ruttenum!
Ruttenum tries to escape but Battle is in control.
Ruttenum is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Battle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruttenum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruttenum is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Battle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruttenum, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Battle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruttenum is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Battle is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Battle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Battle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Battle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Battle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Ruttenum wants to get back to his feet.
Battle tries to advance to mount but Ruttenum denies him.
Ruttenum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battle tries to move to mount but Ruttenum blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Battle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Battle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruttenum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Battle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruttenum tries to improve position but can't.
Ruttenum pushes Battle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Battle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Battle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Battle tries for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Battle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruttenum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Battle advances to full mount.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Battle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ruttenum really wants to buck Battle off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Battle goes for an armbar but Ruttenum turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ruttenum.
Ruttenum is looking to stand up but Battle won't let him. #SUB2#
Battle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Battle has a closed guard, preventing Ruttenum from standing up. #SUB2#
Ruttenum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruttenum wants to stand and escape but instead Battle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ruttenum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Battle passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Battle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Battle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Battle is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruttenum is defending well.
Ruttenum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ruttenum is looking for a sweep.
Ruttenum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Battle is looking for a kimura here.
#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.
Ruttenum pushes Battle off but Battle dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Battle is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruttenum is defending well. #SUB2#
Battle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruttenum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Battle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruttenum has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle tries to advance to mount but Ruttenum denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Battle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ruttenum closes the distance and pushes Battle back into the cage.#TD#
Ruttenum gets control of Battle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruttenum will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruttenum keeping full guard, as Battle tries to pass.
Ruttenum is wriggling around but Battle manages to pass to half guard.
Ruttenum wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Battle is working for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Battle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruttenum defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Battle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruttenum is trying to stand back up but Battle is controlling him
Ruttenum keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ruttenum is trying to stand.
#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.#SU2#
Battle escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Battle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruttenum quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruttenum is looking to escape.
Battle passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Battle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ruttenum to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ruttenum shrugs it off.
Ruttenum tries to lock up and control but Battle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Battle fails to advance to Ruttenum's back.
Ruttenum wants to get back to his feet.
Battle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Ruttenum is trying to stand but he's just given Battle his back.#SUB2#
Ruttenum is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Battle sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Ruttenum has no choice but to tap and Battle jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Battle!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #13
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Battle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lion is wriggling around but Battle manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Battle works his way into full mount!
Lion has given up his back.
#SUB2#
Battle is cranking Lion's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lion! He's tightened the choke and Lion is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Battle!
Bruce Lion spoke after the fight, saying 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat. I realized that 145 is probably not my division. I am ready to move down to 135 and try my luck there.'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #10
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Battle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Battle misses with a two punch combination.
Battle misses with a wild combination.
Brody has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Battle is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Brody dives in and scores a takedown into Battle's guard.#ES#
Battle kicks Brody off and gets to his feet.
Battle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Bob Brody has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Brody closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Battle to the mat! Battle manages to get full guard. #ES#
Battle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Battle lands a jab-cross combination.
Battle dives in and grabs Brody's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brody pushes down on Battle's head and hops out.
Battle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Battle tries to sprawl but Brody drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Battle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Battle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brody pulls his head out easily.
Battle is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Battle's coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
Battle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brody scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brody trying to mount his opponent but Battle defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brody is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Brody is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Battle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brody. #SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brody wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brody 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.
Battle is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura but Battle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brody to get the leverage.
Brody stops Battle from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Battle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brody content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Battle manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Brody gets the takedown into side control.
Battle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brody's best efforts.
Brody is trying to control the action in half guard but Battle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Battle still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Battle has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Brody trying to control but Battle flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Battle is persistently looking for the submission but Brody is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brody turns into Battle and is now in his guard.
#T4##SUB#
Battle is looking for a triangle but Brody pushes his legs off easily.
Brody is working Battle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brody engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Brody 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#
Battle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brody works over Battle with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Battle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brody gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Battle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Brody's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Battle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Battle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brody looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brody forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody wants to pass to mount but Battle is defending the position. #SUB#
Battle actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Brody is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Battle is just riding it out for now. Brody eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Battle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Battle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Battle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brody trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Battle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brody advances position into side control!
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working. #SUB2#
Brody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brody advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Brody looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brody has hold of Battle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Battle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Battle is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Brody is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Brody extends the arm and Battle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Brody!
Bob Brody is the new featherweight champion!
Bob Brody tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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