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Event:
Primal 42
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Donatello slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Garcia gets caught napping as Donatello dives in and scores a takedown. Garcia manages to retain guard.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donatello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Donatello wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donatello . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donatello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donatello trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Donatello throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia wants to stand but Donatello is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Donatello wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Donatello 's head back.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Donatello tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donatello slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Donatello half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Tony Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donatello misses with a low kick. #T2#
Garcia looks to land a combination but Donatello avoids it well.
Donatello moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Donatello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donatello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Tony Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Donatello misses.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Donatello drops Garcia with a left right combo! Donatello follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
Donatello in side control, throwing shots but Garcia defends.
Garcia is still in real trouble! Can Donatello finish him?
Donatello working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Donatello throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Donatello scores with a couple of short elbows.
Donatello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Donatello controls the position.
Garcia regains half guard, as Donatello was trying to land strikes.
Garcia scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Donatello manages to mount him!
#T4#
Garcia tries to buck Donatello off but he can't manage it.
Donatello controlling from mount.
Donatello 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.
Garcia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Donatello .
Garcia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Donatello .
Garcia is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Donatello dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Donatello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donatello .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Donatello has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Donatello misses with a low kick.
Donatello dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Donatello . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Donatello avoids nicely.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Donatello moved out of range.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Donatello .
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Donatello with a nice cross.
Garcia swings for the body but Donatello moves out of range.
Donatello is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donatello , right into the meat.
Donatello looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Donatello moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Donatello .#T2#
Garcia tests Donatello 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Donatello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donatello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Donatello instigates a clinch.
Donatello throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Donatello lands a nice knee to the body.
Donatello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Garcia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Donatello working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Donatello looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Donatello escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #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.#SUB#
Donatello throws his legs up looking for a submission but Garcia uses it to pass to side control.
Donatello tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Donatello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Donatello tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Donatello .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Garcia 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Donatello ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Donatello avoids nicely.
Donatello tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Donatello will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donatello doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Donatello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donatello .
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donatello with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donatello is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Donatello . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Donatello is looking to clinch.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Donatello fails with the takedown.
Tony Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donatello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatello off to one side.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donatello circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donatello shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donatello .
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donatello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donatello throws a quick counter head kick but Garcia was just out of range.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Donatello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Donatello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Garcia lunges at Donatello with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donatello 's hand.
Donatello shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donatello ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Tony Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donatello .
Donatello tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donatello .#TD#
Donatello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donatello 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donatello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Donatello stops Garcia from standing up.
Donatello 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Donatello avoids nicely.
Donatello attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Donatello goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a jab to Donatello 's midsection.#T4#
Donatello tries to clinch
and Donatello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donatello goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Donatello throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Donatello .
Donatello takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donatello tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donatello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donatello avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donatello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donatello appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick from Donatello lands but Garcia takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Garcia!
Our winner, Tony Garcia, 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:
Primal 38
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donatello .
Donatello misses with a few strikes there.
Mixalot just misses with a punch to the body.
Mixalot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donatello . #TD2#
Mixalot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mixalot is looking to take a break and control but Donatello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mixalot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donatello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Mixalot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Donatello rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mixalot's guard! Nice work there by Donatello !
Mixalot has Donatello pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donatello advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Donatello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mixalot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donatello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mixalot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donatello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donatello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donatello throws a big right hand that misses.
Mixalot wants to sweep here but Donatello controlling him for the moment.
Donatello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mixalot looking for a sweep. Not yet Mixalot, not yet. #SUB2#
Donatello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mixalot looking for a sweep. Not yet Mixalot, not yet.
Mixalot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donatello .
Mixalot wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Donatello is looking to stand up but Mixalot won't let him.
Donatello throwing strikes from guard but Mixalot blocks nicely.
Donatello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Donatello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donatello tries to stand but Mixalot is controlling from the bottom.
Donatello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donatello works over Mixalot with some ground and pound from guard.
Donatello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mixalot is looking for a triangle but Donatello pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mixalot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donatello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mixalot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mixalot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donatello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donatello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Donatello has gone for a leg lock! Mixalot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donatello 's guard.#REVB#
Mixalot trying to control the position from guard on top but Donatello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mixalot is pushing down on Donatello 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donatello is fighting to maintain full guard but Mixalot has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Mixalot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donatello is just riding it out for now. Mixalot eventually gives up the hold.
Mixalot wants to pass to mount but Donatello is defending the position. #T4#
Mixalot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mixalot works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Mixalot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Donatello can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mixalot 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.
Sir Mixalot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Donatello scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Mixalot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mixalot wants to control from the top but Donatello keeps moving.
Mixalot looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mixalot content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Donatello has locked up a guillotine! Donatello 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mixalot is holding on here and Donatello must be using up a lot of energy. Mixalot has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Donatello gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Donatello !
A relieved looking Mario Donatello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Sir Mixalot stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took it easy.'.
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Event:
Primal 23
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Donatello looks to land a right hand but Gatavs moved out of range.
Gatavs unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donatello throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donatello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donatello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatavs throws a series of punches but Donatello moves out of range.
Donatello scores with a jab. Gatavs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donatello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mario Donatello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatavs misses with an uppercut. Donatello saw that one coming.
Gatavs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donatello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
Donatello is looking to counter with head kicks.
Donatello misses the body punch
and Gatavs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Gatavs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatavs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDonatello .
Donatello throws a head kick but Gatavs moves out of range.
Gatavs punishes Donatello 's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donatello throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Donatello walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donatello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donatello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gatavs's waist but Gatavs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatello off to one side.
Donatello throws a head kick that half lands.
Donatello moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donatello wants to clinch up but Gatavs keeps it at a distance.
Gatavs takes a swing at Donatello 's ribcage but misses.
Gatavs throws a shot from downtown. Donatello moves away and avoids it.
Donatello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
Ortais Gatavs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donatello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatavs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatavs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Donatello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatavs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donatello throws a head kick but Gatavs moves out of range.
Donatello throws a lazy right hand but Gatavs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donatello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatavs's head.
Donatello shoots and misses
and Gatavs counters with a right hand to the body.
Donatello lands with a slapping head kick.
Donatello is breathing heavily.
Donatello looks for a takedown but Gatavs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Donatello . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donatello is looking to clinch but Gatavs is avoiding it.
Gatavs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gatavs blocks a jab.
Donatello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatavs.
And Donatello counters with a quick kick to the body but Gatavs blocks it.
Donatello doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatavs circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gatavs misses.#T3#
Donatello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatavs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donatello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatavs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatavs.
Donatello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatavs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Gatavs lands a left and a right that send Donatello crashing to the mat, dazed. Gatavs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Donatello is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatavs misses with a looping left.
Donatello tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatavs unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donatello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gatavs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gatavs swings for the body but Donatello moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donatello .
It seemed like Gatavs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Gatavs misses with an uppercut.
Donatello throws a lazy head kick
letting Gatavs counter with a right hand.
Donatello misses with a kick to the body
enabling Gatavs to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Donatello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donatello shoots in for a double leg but Gatavs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Gatavs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donatello tries to clinch up
and Gatavs counters with a crisp right that sends Donatello to the canvas! Gatavs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ortais Gatavs!
Ortais Gatavs very nearly forgot to thank Last Minute Power Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Rivera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donatello tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rivera is in Donatello 's guard.
Donatello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Donatello looking for a triangle here. Rivera is fighting it but it looks tight! Donatello pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rivera is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Donatello !
Our winner, Mario Donatello , 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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