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Event:
HI42: The Meaning of Life
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Tsosobe misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Murray shoots in and bounces Tsosobe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Murray wants to control from the top but Tsosobe keeps moving. Tsosobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there. Murray trying to control but Tsosobe is working from the bottom. Murray 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.#ES# Tsosobe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsosobe feints a jab promting Murray to slip. Tsosobe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tsosobe clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. 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! Tsosobe throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tsosobe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Murray decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsosobe's guard.#T1# Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsosobe is keeping the position for now. Murray wants to control from the top but Tsosobe keeps moving. Tsosobe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murray on the ground. Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Murray throws a big elbow that misses. Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Murray trying to control but Tsosobe is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Murray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Murray passes Tsosobe's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Murray trying to control the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Murray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsosobe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Tsosobe is trying to stand back up but Murray is controlling him
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Tsosobe defends it. Murray is looking to take a break and control but Tsosobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Murray seems to be working for a kimura but Tsosobe defends the submission attempt. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tsosobe wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Murray trying to control the action but Tsosobe is working from the bottom. Tsosobe wants to get back to his feet.
Tsosobe trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murray connects with a nice short shot to Tsosobe's temple. Still in half guard, Murray seems content to control. Murray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Tsosobe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Murray throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tsosobe has his hands clasped together but Murray breaks the hold and Tsosobe is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Murray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabe Murray!
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Event:
WedFight IV
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1# Tsosobe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tsosobe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tsosobe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Miles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Tsosobe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miles circles away quickly and effectively. Miles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tsosobe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Tsosobe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tsosobe swinging wildly here.
Tsosobe misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsosobe throws a right and a left that Miles avoids nicely. Miles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tsosobe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsosobe.
Miles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Tsosobe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miles circles away quickly and effectively. Miles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Miles cracks Tsosobe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Miles lands with a right hand. Tsosobe throws a combination that misses and Miles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tsosobe is breathing heavily. Nice uppercut there from Miles .#ROC2# Tsosobe is rocked! Dale Tsosobe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tsosobe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miles scores with a counter punch that sends Tsosobe to the canvas! Miles smells blood - he's punishing Tsosobe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tsosobe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Miles !
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Event:
Highland Island 21
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1# No joy there for Posner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Posner misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Tsosobe counters by moving into the clinch. Tsosobe wants to take the fight to the mat but Posner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Tsosobe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Tsosobe breaks from the clinch.
Tsosobe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Posner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsosobe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tsosobe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Tsosobe fails with the takedown and Posner counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mike Posner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Tsosobe. Posner throws a series of punches but Tsosobe avoids them all with ease. Posner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsosobe. Mike Posner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Posner throws a nice looking combination but Tsosobe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Posner tries to bum rush Tsosobe with a series of wild strikes but Tsosobe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1# Posner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Posner walks into a straight right hand from Tsosobe. Both fighters circling a little - Tsosobe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Posner is breathing heavily.#CL2# Tsosobe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Tsosobe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Posner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Posner looks to land a combination but Tsosobe avoids it well. Tsosobe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2# Tsosobe clinches up with Posner and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Tsosobe breaks the clinch.
Posner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Posner stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsosobe. Tsosobe gets slowly back to his feet. Tsosobe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tsosobe throws a right and a left that Posner avoids nicely. #T2# Tsosobe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Posner tries to avoid it but Tsosobe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Posner to the ground. Posner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Some wild striking there from Posner.
Tsosobe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Posner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Posner throws a series of punches but Tsosobe moves out of range. Tsosobe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Tsosobe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Tsosobe manages to break the clinch.
Tsosobe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2# Tsosobe clinches up with Posner and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Tsosobe successfully pulls guard.
#T3# Tsosobe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Posner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Tsosobe trying to control but Posner is working from the bottom. Posner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Posner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsosobe on the ground. Posner wants to stand and escape but Tsosobe is having none of it. Posner tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsosobe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Tsosobe works a leg free and moves into half guard. Posner wants to get back to his feet. Posner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Posner tries to get out of the position.#ES# Posner kicks Tsosobe off and gets back to his feet. Posner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsosobe circles away quickly and effectively. Posner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Posner misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Tsosobe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Posner as he avoids it easily. Posner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsosobe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Posner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsosobe counters with a two punch combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Tsosobe forces Posner back against the cage and clinches. Posner wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsosobe won't allow it.
Tsosobe just leaning against Posner, taking a breather. #BC2# Tsosobe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Posner swinging wildly here.
Posner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsosobe slips a jab and a cross from Posner.
Tsosobe lands a two punch combo.
#CL2# Tsosobe clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dale Tsosobe will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Posner misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Tsosobe moves into the clinch. Tsosobe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Posner pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Tsosobe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsosobe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Posner.
Mike Posner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tsosobe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Posner misses with a series of wild punches.
Posner lands a jab to Tsosobe's midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Posner throws a right hand that Tsosobe ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsosobe also avoids with ease. Tsosobe dodges the punch combination from Posner.
Tsosobe cracks Posner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2# It looks like Mike Posner has been cut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2# Tsosobe clinches up with Posner and pushes him back against the cage. Tsosobe is looking to take this one to the mat. Mike Posner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Tsosobe.#BC2# Tsosobe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Posner connects with a jab. Tsosobe tries to close the distance and clinch but Posner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Posner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tsosobe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Posner. Posner tries to bum rush Tsosobe with a series of wild strikes but Tsosobe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Posner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsosobe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Posner closes the distance and lands a one-two. Tsosobe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Posner connects with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tsosobe has a takedown stuffed.#T2# Tsosobe takes one on the button. Sloppy strikes from Posner. Those never looked like landing. Posner swinging wildly here.
Posner swinging wildly here.
Posner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tsosobe. That one must have hurt. Tsosobe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tsosobe lands with a straight right. Posner didn't see that one coming.#ROC2# Posner is rocked! Tsosobe is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Tsosobe shuts the power down on Posner. Lights out, game over! Tsosobe is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dale Tsosobe! Mike Posner spoke after the fight, saying 'hes got lucky'.
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