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Event:
LKO Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1# Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dumitru swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dumitru only half commits to the counter leg kick. Uno closes the distance looking to clinch letting Dumitru counter with a right hand. Uno is looking to clinch. Uno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dumitru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uno's head. Dumitru scores with a kick to the midsection. Dumitru 's corner calls for a 1-2. Dumitru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dumitru moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dumitru lands a nice looking body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Uno misses the target. Uno wants to clinch. Dumitru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dumitru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1# Crunch! Dumitru slams his shin into Uno's torso. A decent looking cross lands there for Dumitru . Uno fails in his attempt to clinch. Uno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dumitru paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dumitru delivers a nice body kick. Dumitru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dumitru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uno will feel that in the morning. Dumitru swats away the attempt to clinch by Uno. Good leg kick by Dumitru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#KD2# Dumitru lands a big head kick that sends Uno tumbling to the mat! Dumitru takes a step backwards and waves Uno back to his feet - he wants the finish! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Uno closes the distance and pushes Dumitru back into the cage. Uno tries to pull guard but Dumitru won't allow it.
Dumitru lands a shot to the body. Uno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dumitru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uno. Uno is breathing heavily. Dumitru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uno backwards. #T2# Dumitru lands a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Dumitru as the two fighters clinch.
Dumitru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uno backwards. A short uppercut from Dumitru . Dumitru is leaning against Uno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD2# Dumitru drops Uno onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Uno is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Uno is rocked! Dumitru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uno. Oh Uno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dumitru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dumitru unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Uno! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dumitru is unloading with more strikes now! Uno drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cojocaru Dumitru !
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Ford dives in and scores a takedown into Uno's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ford wants to control from the top but Uno keeps moving. Ford trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uno manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Ford 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.#SUB# Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ford is tightening it up a little... Uno has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Uno reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Uno taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Martyn Ford!
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Event:
ROTR: Valo VS Dum
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1# Uno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcgee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL# Uno moves into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Mcgee.
Uno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Uno on the inside. Mcgee blocks an uppercut.
Uno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcgee blocks an uppercut.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards. Mcgee misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Uno.
Uno presses Mcgee against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Uno misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Uno on the inside. Mcgee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch. Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Uno - that landed with a thud.
Uno lands a body punch in the clinch. Mcgee looks winded! Uno scores with a shoulder strike. A short left from Uno. #T1# Mcgee working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Uno.
Uno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Uno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Uno lands a hook to the side of the head. Uno scores with an uppercut up the middle. Uno lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC# Mcgee is rocked! Uno lands with a short shot to the head. Mcgee is still on wobbly legs! Can Uno finish him? Uno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uno scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee's head. A left hand lands to the body for Uno.
Uno lands with a right to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Uno lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mcgee to his knees! Uno keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mzai Uno! A less than humble Mzai Uno misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ROTR: Halla VS Emelianenko
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2# Uno drops Karlsson with a beautiful combination! Karlsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Uno is looking for the KO! Uno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand. A swing and a miss from Uno. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Uno throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Uno takes the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson. Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson is trying to push Uno away but Uno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land. Uno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson. Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uno throws a head punch that misses. Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Uno taking a breather. Uno blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uno lands a shot to the body. Uno misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Uno. Karlsson lands a body punch. Uno's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Uno's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson. Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Uno lands a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Karlsson. Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A shot in the inside from Karlsson. Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Karlsson has had enough of the clinch but Uno keeps him there for the moment.#T2# Karlsson digs a right hand into Uno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uno's gas tank. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short left from Karlsson. A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson. A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Uno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uno lands a right hand. Karlsson lands an uppercut. Uno is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Uno into the cage. Uno being controlled against the cage. Uno taking a breather. Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# A shot in the inside from Karlsson. Karlsson is struggling to control the position. Uno misses with a hook from the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson tries to break the clinch but Uno is controlling the position. Karlsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Uno works on Karlsson's body with a couple of short punches. Come on Uno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Uno blocking some punches.
Uno wants to stall.
#T4# A left hand lands to the body for Uno.
Uno takes a shot to the head. Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike. Uno misses with a short punch on the inside. Uno just leaning against Karlsson, taking a breather. Karlsson lands with a left to the head. Uno trying to stall but Karlsson improves his position.
Uno misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Uno. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Uno has Karlsson pressed against the cage, preventing Karlsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Uno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson is leaning against Uno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. 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 Frank Karlsson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Uno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Uno tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Uno takes one to the chin there. Karlsson punishes Uno's body with a nice straight punch. Mzai Uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Uno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Karlsson staying out of range there. Uno wants to clinch and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Uno in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. A cross from Karlsson lands. Uno is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uno doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlsson circles away.
Uno is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
Mzai Uno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Uno swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uno thinking. Uno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Uno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1# Uno tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson. Uno misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Uno blocking some punches.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unos head. Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uno can do to turn this around? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno. Uno tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uno uses good head movement to avoid it. Uno lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Uno stalls. Uno is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2# Uno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uno throws a head punch that misses. Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Uno backwards. Uno scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside. Uno taking a breather. Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Uno can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unos head. Good body shot from Karlsson.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch. Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Uno is working Karlsson over against the cage. Uno struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike. Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Karlsson lands an uppercut. Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson. Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uno backwards. Uno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow. Uno lands a body shot. Uno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson. A nice right hand lands inside from Uno. A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land. Uno has Karlsson pressed against the cage.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Uno pressing his opponent against the cage. Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Uno backwards. Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Uno trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uno into the cage. Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Uno's ribcage. Uno let out a lung full of air as it connected. Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head. Uno misses with a hook from the clinch. Frank Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Uno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Uno's ribcage. Uno let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karlsson dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC# Uno is rocked! Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uno is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him? Uno misses with a combination
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Uno takes one on the button. Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Uno seems to have recovered his senses. Karlsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Karlsson.#CL2# Uno clinches. Uno misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch. Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Uno's ribcage. Uno let out a lung full of air as it connected. Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Uno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Karlsson lands a left hand.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson. A shot in the inside from Karlsson. A short left from Karlsson. Uno wants to stall.
Uno throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson. Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# A short left from Karlsson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Uno struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Uno tries to stall but Karlsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson. Karlsson lands with a left to the head. Uno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Uno controls the action.
#KD# Karlsson drops Uno onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Uno is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Uno is looking to control Karlsson's arms but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uno has his back to the cage. Karlsson dips a shoulder and cracks Uno with a mighty uppercut! Uno falls back against the cage and Karlsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Uno is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Karlsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Karlsson! A less than humble Frank Karlsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ROTR 3
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1# Uno cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT# It looks like Brian Snow has been cut. Brian Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uno finds it's way round the side to connect with Snow's head. #TD2# Snow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Uno's guard.#SUB2# Snow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uno has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Uno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snow on the ground.#SUB2# Snow is looking for a triangle here but Uno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Snow trying to remain calm as Uno controls from the top position. Snow is looking for a sweep. Uno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working. Snow is looking to regain half guard here but Uno keeps moving and retains side control. #T1# Snow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Uno is one step ahead and moves to full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snow is working to get back to half guard.
Snow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Snow keeps trying to improve his position. Uno trying to control but Snow is having none of it. Snow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2# Uno prevents Snow from getting the reversal. Snow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Snow is trying to escape the mount.
Snow is still trying to improve position. Snow regains half guard. Uno stalling away here and it's allowed Snow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Uno has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2# Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2# Snow has his foot on Uno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uno works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Uno from controlling successfully. Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2# Uno is posturing up here but Snow has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Uno tries to roll out but it's too tight and Uno has to tap! Slick submission there by Snow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Snow!
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Event:
Warlords
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1# Peed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Peed slips a jab from Uno.#CL2# Uno moves into the clinch. Uno lands a body punch. Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Peed tries to score a body lock takedown but Uno shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Uno misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uno looking to slow down the pace here. Peed blocks an uppercut.
Uno gets through Peed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Peed blocks an uppercut.
#TD# Peed has Uno pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Peed pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Uno tumbling to the mat - Peed dives into Uno's guard. Uno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Peed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Peed postures up in Uno's guard and throws a big left but Uno blocks it. Uno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peed. Peed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Peed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Peed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Peed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Uno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Uno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Peed postures up in Uno's guard and throws a big left but Uno blocks it. Uno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Peed throws an elbow that misses. Uno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peed's guard. Nice move by Uno!#REVB# Peed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uno is one step ahead there. Uno tries to stand but Peed is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Uno looking to sit in guard and control but Peed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3# Uno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Peed landing some decent shots from guard. Uno pulls Peed in close to prevent any damage. Uno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Peed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Peed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Peed throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Peed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Uno is looking to stand up but Peed isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Peed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Peed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Peed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Peed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uno's head. Peed cracks Uno with a solid left hand. Peed throws an elbow that misses. Uno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peed's guard. Nice move by Uno!#REVB# Peed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Uno wants to stand and escape but instead Peed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Peed dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Uno forces Peed back against the cage and clinches. A short right hand to the side of the head by Uno. Peed tries to score a body lock takedown but Uno shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Uno tries a body shot but Peed blocks it.
Uno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peed is keeping busy. Peed is trying to drag Uno to the mat but Uno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uno lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1# Uno misses with the head strike.
Uno misses with a body punch.
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Peed. Peed looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Peed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Uno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peed's elbow. Uno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Uno's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Uno is pushing Peed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Uno receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Uno can't find room to land a body shot as Peed controls the action.
#T2# Uno avoiding damage.
Uno lands with a short head shot on the inside. Uno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peed backwards. Uno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Peed is trying to drag Uno to the mat but Uno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Peed blocks an uppercut.
Uno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peed up against the cage. Uno misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Peed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Peed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Peed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uno pulls him back up using the underhooks. Uno stalling in the clinch.
Uno scores with a shot to the side of Peed's head. Uno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mzai Uno.#CL2# Uno moves into the clinch.#T4# The referee calls for Uno to work.
Mzai Uno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Peed prevents a body shot from Uno. Peed blocks a body shot from Uno. Uno misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Uno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Peed is looking to take this one to the mat. Uno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mzai Uno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##KD2# Uno lands a big uppercut and Peed crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Peed looks OK. Uno waves Peed back to his feet!#ROC2# Peed is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Stu Peed has been cut.#CL2# Uno has Peed up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno. Uno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Peed blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Uno - that landed with a thud.
Uno can't find room to land a body shot as Peed controls the action.
Uno stalling the fight.
Uno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peed is working for takedown but Uno is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno. Uno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Uno misses with the head strike.
Peed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uno working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Peed. Peed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Peed. Uno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Uno. Uno misses with a hook from the clinch. Uno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Peed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno. Uno working aggressively here.
Uno stalls. Uno lands a hook that snaps the head of Peed backwards. Uno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# The referee calls for Uno to work.
Uno misses with the head strike.
Peed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Uno.
Uno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Uno working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Uno.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Peed.
Uno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uno stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Uno's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4# Uno wants to stall.
Peed can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Peed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Uno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mzai Uno.#CL2# Uno closes the distance and pushes Peed back into the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Uno's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Uno tries a body shot but Peed blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Mzai Uno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Uno 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mzai Uno! Mzai Uno tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Combat Island
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Uno tries to keep at a distance but Oglethorpe has taken the fight into the clinch. Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Oglethorpe. #TD2# Oglethorpe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Uno regains guard.
#ES# Uno manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Uno has Oglethorpe pushed against the cage. Uno lands a right hand. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Uno works on Oglethorpe's body with a couple of short punches. Uno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Uno looking to slow down the pace here. Uno lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oglethorpe is working for takedown but Uno is calmly controlling the position for now. Uno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Uno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Oglethorpe is trying to pull guard but Uno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Uno trying to stall but Oglethorpe improves his position.
Oglethorpe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Uno after a bit of a struggle. Mzai Uno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogie Oglethorpe. A quick uppercut on the inside from Uno. #ROC# Oglethorpe is rocked! Uno dips a shoulder and cracks Oglethorpe with a mighty uppercut! Oglethorpe falls back against the cage and Uno unloads with a barrage of strikes! Oglethorpe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Uno screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mzai Uno! Mzai Uno spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Uno clinches up against the cage. Uno gets underhooks to prevent Howard's takedown attempt.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Howard tries to land knees in the clinch but Uno avoids the damage to the body. Howard tries for a takedown but Uno manages to get underhooks.
Mzai Uno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howard. Uno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howard.
Howard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uno is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uno pressing his opponent against the cage. Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard. #T1# Uno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uno prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land. Howard letting Uno take a breather here. Howard blocks an uppercut.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uno lands on the inside with an uppercut. Uno scores with a nice hook to the head. Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2# Uno lands a right hand. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uno as Howard tries to tie him up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Uno prevents the takedown attempt.
Uno prevents Howard from breaking the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch. Howard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uno's elbow. Uno stalling.
Howard is trying to pull guard but Uno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Uno misses with some punches.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch. Howard jumps guard but Uno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Uno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Howard up against the cage. Uno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Uno taking a breather. Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard. Uno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howard backwards. Uno has Howard pressed against the cage.
Howard tries to pull guard but Uno holds him up against the cage and eventually Howard drops back down to his feet.
#T4# Howard can't break the clinch.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uno walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Howard has Uno up against the cage in a clinch.
Uno effectively controlling the action here. Howard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Uno slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Howard just leaning against Uno, taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mzai Uno dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Uno clinches with his opponent.
Howard tries to circle away but Uno has him pinned against the cage. Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard. A head punch blocked on the inside by Howard. #TD2# Howard decides to pull guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Howard has his foot on Uno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uno works his way back into a safe position though. Uno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Howard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Howard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Uno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uno wants to get up but he can't break Howard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Uno trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom. Uno wants to stand and escape but instead Howard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1##SU2# Howard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Howard misses with a head kick.
#CL# Howard gets tackled into the cage by Uno. Uno maintains the clinch. Uno lands a hook that snaps the head of Howard backwards. Uno working some nice short punches in the clinch. Uno lands with a light punch inside. Uno misses with a hook from the clinch. Uno just leaning against Howard, taking a breather. A head punch blocked on the inside by Howard. Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards. #T2# Howard is looking for a takedown. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard. Howard blocks an uppercut.
Uno scores with a nice hook to the head. Howard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. 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! Howard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mzai Uno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howard. Uno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards. #ROC# Howard is rocked! Come on Uno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Howard is still on wobbly legs! Can Uno finish him? Uno lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Howard to his knees! Uno keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mzai Uno!
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