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Event:
Bushido 18: Parker vs. Karasev
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Landford clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Landford has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oliveira is trying to keep an underhook but Landford manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Landford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Landford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Landford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliveira looking to control.
Landford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Landford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is looking to stand up but Landford isn't so interested in that idea.
Landford is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Landford stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliveira wants to stand and escape but Landford is having none of it.
Landford trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landford wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Landford is now in half guard.
Landford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Landford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Landford is looking to pass Oliveira's guard but actually Oliveira recovers to full guard.
Landford pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oliveira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Landford. #T2#
Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Landford won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Landford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Landford connects with a couple of short punches.
Landford looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Landford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Landford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Landford postures up. #SUB#
Landford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landford has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Landford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Landford slips an elbow through the middle.
Landford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Landford stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Oliveira trying to control the position here.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Landford looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira is trying to keep Landford in close.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Landford from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Landford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landford.
Landford trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Landford cracks Oliveira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliveira closes the distance but Landford moves to the side #TD2#
and Landford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Landford.
Landford trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Landford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Landford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Landford closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hudson Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Landford closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Landford pushes Oliveira against the ropes but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Landford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Oliveira is rocked!
Good leg kick by Landford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Landford thuds a left hand into Oliveira's body.
Nice body punch from Landford.
Landford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Landford has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Landford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
Landford breaks from the clinch.
Landford scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliveira should have avoided that one.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira throws the kick towards the body but Landford avoids it.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Landford keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Landford has managed to clinch.
Landford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Landford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Landford manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Landford clinches. #BC#
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Landford looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Landford drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.#ES#
Oliveira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Landford is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Landford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Landford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts. #TD#
Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Landford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Landford dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Landford passes into half guard. #T3#
Landford working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Landford sits in half guard.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Landford.
Landford is looking to pass Oliveira's guard but actually Oliveira recovers to full guard.
Landford postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Landford is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Landford connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Landford slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landford loads up on a big left hand. Oliveira felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Landford looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Oliveira can't hide his disappointment, as Landford celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Landford!
A very excited looking Carlton Landford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
B13: Felding vs. Pitopalvelu
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Landford looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
Landford throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Landford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
Whyte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Landford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Landford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Landford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Whyte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Landford.
Landford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Whyte as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Landford moves into the clinch.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Landford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landford.
Landford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!#BC2#
Landford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Landford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whyte.#T1#
Landford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Whyte moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Landford manages to break the clinch.
Whyte takes a swing at Landford's ribcage but misses.
Landford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Landford fails with the takedown
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
Landford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whyte doesn't seem bothered though.
Whyte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Landford thuds a left hand into Whyte's body.
Landford lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Landford with that takedown attempt.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Landford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landford throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Landford misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landford. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landford lands with a nice combination. Whyte backs away looking to recover.
Landford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whyte.
Whyte missing with a left hand there. Landford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whyte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Landford moves into range and clinches up with Whyte.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Landford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Landford controls the action.
Whyte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Whyte.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Landford throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte. #BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Whyte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Landford.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Landford.
No joy there for Landford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whyte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landford misses with the combination.
Landford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whyte rather than just go for the knockout.
Landford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Landford shoots in but Whyte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Whyte throws a sloppy body shot
and Landford counters with a solid body kick.
Landford punishes Whyte's body with a nice straight punch.
Landford stalks Whyte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Whyte's face. Whyte staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
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!#CL#
Whyte has closed the distance and engaged Landford in a clinch.
#T4#
Whyte lands a left hand.
Landford looking to stall.
Whyte gets through Landford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Whyte.
Landford stalling in the clinch but Whyte improves position.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Landford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
Landford is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Whyte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte blocks an uppercut.
Landford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landford misses with a head kick.
Whyte throws a big counter combination but Landford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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 Benson Whyte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Landford moved out of range.
Whyte throws a body punch but Landford moves out of range. #CL2#
Landford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whyte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Landford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whyte blocks an elbow strike.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Landford controls the action.
Benson Whyte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whyte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Landford wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Whyte lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Landford breaks from the clinch.
Landford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Carlton Landford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Landford.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landford.
Whyte throws a right and a left that Landford avoids nicely.
Landford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Landford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whyte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landford goes for a double leg but Whyte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Whyte continues to drive forward.
Landford throws a nice looking combination but Whyte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlton Landford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Whyte.
Landford misses the body punch
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landford moves away.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Landford.
Landford jabs Whyte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Landford fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Landford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlton Landford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Landford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte misses with a wild body shot.
Landford swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Landford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whyte digs a right hand underneath Landford's ribcage. Landford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Whyte manages to break the clinch.
Landford lands a right hook to the body.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Whyte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Landford at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Whyte there.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Landford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whyte at a distance.
Whyte misses the jab.
Landford throws a sloppy body shot
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Landford instigates a clinch.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch.
Landford misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Landford misses the body punch
and Whyte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Whyte as Landford shoots in.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Landford.
Landford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whyte.
Whyte misses with an uppercut.
Landford throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Whyte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landford.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landford.
Good standup being displayed there by Whyte as he connects with a hook.
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!#TD2#
Landford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whyte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Landford with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Whyte pushes Landford off and gets back to his feet.
Whyte moves out of range as Landford strikes.
Landford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Landford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Landford shoots in and drives through. Whyte sprawls well.
Landford is breathing heavily.
Landford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whyte.
Whyte lands a jab to the head.
Landford throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Landford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landford misses with a hook to the body
and Landford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landford takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
Landford misses with a body punch
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Whyte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landford. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whyte lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Landford. Beautiful body shot.
Landford misses with a body shot
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Landford drives through and clinches with Whyte against the ropes.
Whyte misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whyte.
Whyte lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte presses Landford against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Landford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Whyte.
Whyte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landford can do to turn this around?
Whyte lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Landford is rocked!
Whyte lands a hook that snaps the head of Landford backwards.
Landford is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Landford being controlled against the ropes.
Landford can't break the clinch.
A short right from Whyte.
Landford taking a breather.
Whyte lands a big right hand that drops Landford! The killer instinct kicks in and Whyte finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Whyte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte!
Our winner, Benson Whyte, 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:
Bushido 10: Ruttenum vs Joesma
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Landford tries to bum rush Geahie with a series of wild strikes but Geahie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geahie throws a counter high kick but Landford was just alert enough to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Geahie.
Geahie tries a head kick but it misses.
Landford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Geahie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landford throws out a counter right but Geahie avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Geahie moves into the clinch successfully.
Geahie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Landford avoids it.
Landford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Geahie tries to land a knee to the head but Landford blocks with his arms.
Geahie is trying to stall.
Geahie throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geahie tries to land a knee to the head but Landford blocks with his arms.
Geahie tries to stall but Landford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Geahie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Landford misses with the head strike.
Geahie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronald Geahie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Landford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Geahie - the referee stops the clock and Landford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Geahie. Landford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Geahie throws a head kick that misses.
Landford shoots in but Geahie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geahie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Geahie misses with a head kick.
Geahie wants to land a leg kick but Landford is out of range.
Geahie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Geahie slips a jab and a cross from Landford.
Landford misses with a wild combination.
Geahie scores with a head kick. Landford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Landford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Landford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geahie tries to work over Landford's front leg with a kick but Landford checks it. #T2#
Landford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geahie was well out of range. Poor timing from Landford.
Landford doesn't manage to clinch there - Geahie circles away.
Landford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geahie.
A big left from Landford misses.
Landford avoids the head kick by Geahie.
Landford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Geahie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Landford is able to avoid easily.
Carlton Landford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Geahie - that will leave a mark!
Geahie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Landford throws a right hand that Geahie ducks under and follows up with a left that Geahie also avoids with ease.
Geahie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Geahie throws a sloppy head kick and Landford moves out of range easily.
Geahie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landford.
Landford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Geahie's head.
Landford just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Landford.
Landford avoids the head kick by Geahie.
#T3#
Geahie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Landford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geahie.
Geahie misses with a body kick.
Geahie wants to clinch.
Geahie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Landford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geahie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Geahie throws a leg kick but Landford checks it.
Landford lands a nice hook to Geahie's body. Geahie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Landford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geahie circles away.
Ronald Geahie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Landford.
Geahie slips a straight right by Landford.
Geahie throws a sloppy head kick and Landford moves out of range easily.
Landford checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Landford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Landford misses the body punch
and Geahie counters with a thumping low kick.
Geahie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Landford has managed to clinch.
Geahie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Geahie holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short right from Landford on the inside.
Landford throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geahie missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Landford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landford lands a two punch combo.
Landford is looking to clinch but Geahie is avoiding it.
Landford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Geahie tries to sprawl but Landford drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Geahie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Landford scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlton Landford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Geahie gets tackled into the ropes by Landford. Landford maintains the clinch.
Geahie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Landford.
Geahie crunches a lovely knee into Landford's ribcage.
Geahie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Geahie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Landford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Geahie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Landford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geahie is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geahie prevents Landford from breaking the clinch.
Geahie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Landford misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Geahie looking to throw knees to the head but Landford is blocking nicely.
Geahie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Landford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Landford is trying to break the clinch but Geahie has him pressed against the ropes.
Geahie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Landford fails to land.
Landford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ronald Geahie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Landford.
Geahie tries a knee to the head but Landford blocks it.
Geahie lands a good knee to the midsection. Landford won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Landford being controlled against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Geahie tries to land a knee to the head but Landford blocks with his arms.
Landford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Geahie blocks an uppercut.
Geahie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Landford's face.
The referee calls for Geahie to work.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Geahie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Landford avoids it.
Geahie'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronald Geahie.
Geahie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Landford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Geahie misses with a head kick.
Landford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Landford blocks a head kick by Geahie.
Geahie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geahie throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Landford counters with a nice double leg into side control. Geahie won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landford lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Geahie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Landford grinds an elbow into Geahie's temple. #ROC2#
Geahie is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Geahie tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Oh Geahie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landford postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Geahie badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Landford around the waist but Landford pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Landford is the winner by TKO! Landford jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Landford!
After winning the bout, Carlton Landford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bushido 7: Zhang vs Westerberg
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Amanatidis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Amanatidis has been cut.
Landford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landford throws a leg kick but Amanatidis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amanatidis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Landford if he has to take too many more of those.
Landford tries to close the distance and clinch but Amanatidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Landford clinches with his opponent.
Amanatidis prevents a body shot from Landford.
Landford working aggressively here.
Landford missing with knees to the body.
Landford pushes off an throws an elbow but Amanatidis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amanatidis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Landford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Amanatidis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Landford is trying to break the clinch but Amanatidis has him pressed against the ropes.
Amanatidis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Landford has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landford.
Amanatidis blocks an uppercut.
Landford has a couple of punches blocked by Amanatidis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Landford. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amanatidis wants to stall.
Amanatidis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landford is trying to drag Amanatidis to the mat but Amanatidis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Amanatidis can't break the clinch.
Landford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landford misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Amanatidis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amanatidis blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Landford breaks the clinch.
Amanatidis throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Landford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Landford throws a right and a left that Amanatidis avoids nicely.
Landford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amanatidis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Landford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Landford tries to clinch but Amanatidis is having none of it.
Amanatidis scores with a head kick. Landford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Landford moves into the clinch successfully.
Landford struggles to land a body shot inside as Amanatidis controls his hands.
Landford lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amanatidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Landford. #BC2#
Amanatidis breaks from the clinch.
Michael Amanatidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Landford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amanatidis swats away the attempt to clinch by Landford.
Amanatidis looks to land a combination but Landford avoids it well.
Amanatidis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Landford is looking to clinch but Amanatidis is avoiding it.
Amanatidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amanatidis.
Landford jabs at Amanatidis's body.
Amanatidis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Landford misses with a takedown attempt - Amanatidis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amanatidis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Landford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Amanatidis slams his shin into Landford's torso.
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 Carlton Landford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Amanatidis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Amanatidis throws a sloppy head kick and Landford moves out of range easily.
Landford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Amanatidis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landford tries to land a front kick but Amanatidis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Landford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amanatidis can pounce on him.
Landford missing with a left hand there. Amanatidis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whack! Amanatidis lands a heavy head kick that drops Landford. The ref tackles Amanatidis to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Landford was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michael Amanatidis!
Michael Amanatidis is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Michael Amanatidis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
B4: Whitehouse vs. Schmidtt
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Landford is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Landford keeps moving.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Landford keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson stands up over Landford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Landford looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Landford looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Landford! #REVB#
Anderson is trying to escape the position but Landford is controlling the position.
Anderson's coaches at Tycoon Gym 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.#T1#
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Landford's best efforts.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Landford is controlling well.
Landford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson punching from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Landford trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Landford prevents Anderson from improving his position.#T2#
Landford is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Landford trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landford pulls his head out easily.
Landford wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling the position.
#T3#
Landford wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Landford controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Landford as he jumps to the side.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Landford counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off. #TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Landford's guard.
Landford controlling the position.#SUB#
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Landford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Landford has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Landford pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Landford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Anderson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Landford has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Anderson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Landford pushes past his half guard into mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landford trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Landford dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Landford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Landford circles away.
Landford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Landford wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Landford defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landford jabs at Anderson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Landford clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Anderson looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Landford tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Landford pushes Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Landford lands a right hand.
Anderson is working for takedown but Landford is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.#CL2#
Landford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Landford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Landford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Landford tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
#CL2#
Landford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Landford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Landford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Landford stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
#BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Landford drives through and clinches with Anderson against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Landford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landford scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like John Anderson has been cut.
Landford lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Landford misses with a few strikes there.
Landford tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Landford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Landford throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Landford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Landford.
Landford feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Landford stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Landford rushes Anderson and presses him up against the ropes.
A short left from Landford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landford lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Landford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Landford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Landford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Landford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Landford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carlton Landford seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Landford forces Anderson back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlton Landford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Landford has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Landford breaks from the clinch.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Landford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landford lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Landford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Landford both land. Nice combination.
A left and a right from Landford both land. Nice combination.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Landford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Landford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Landford tries to clinch up.
Landford throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Landford connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Landford clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Landford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Landford cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Landford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Landford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Landford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Landford.
Landford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Landford wants to clinch.
Landford closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side #TD#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Landford won't be happy with that. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Landford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Landford is defending well.
Landford has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Landford wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Landford is looking for a sweep.
Anderson working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Landford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Landford.#T3#
Landford wants to stand but Anderson has his arm trapped.
Landford is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Landford staying calm.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
John Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Landford works to advance to full mount. Anderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Landford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Landford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Landford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Landford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Landford!
Carlton Landford thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Landford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Landford shapes to counter with a head kick.
Landford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landford leaves Wall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Landford - the referee stops the clock and Wall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Landford. Wall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Landford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Landford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wall circles away.
#TD#
Wall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Landford's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall prevents Landford from getting back to his feet.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Landford manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Landford prevents Wall from breaking the clinch.
Wall goes for a takedown attempt but Landford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wall is breathing heavily.
Landford is looking to clinch but Wall is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Landford rushes Wall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wall tries for a takedown but Landford manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall tries to circle away but Landford has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Landford breaks from the clinch.
Landford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Landford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wall paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Landford shoots in and bounces Wall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wall has a closed guard, preventing Landford from standing up. #SU2#
Wall is working an open guard so Landford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Landford closes the distance and clinches.
Landford lands a nice uppercut.
Landford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Landford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Landford scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch.
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!
Landford swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Wall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Landford pushes Wall off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Landford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wall is wriggling around but Landford manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVR#
Wall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Landford stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carlton Landford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landford wants to clinch.#CL2#
Landford clinches. #T4#
Landford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Landford leaning his opponent against the cage.
Landford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Landford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Landford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wall shoots in for a takedown but Landford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landford.
Landford wants to counter with a clinch but Wall pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Landford. No joy for Wall on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Landford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Landford closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Landford breaks from the clinch.
Wall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Landford gets a takedown into half guard.
Wall wants to get back to full guard.
Wall trying to control from the bottom.
Wall tries to get to full guard but Landford has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landford tries to stand and escape but Wall is controlling the position.
Wall is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Wall looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wall tries to roll over but Landford keeps him under control.
Landford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landford wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Wall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Landford tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wall controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Landford misses with a few strikes there.
Wall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Landford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Landford.
Wall keeps the fight on the outside.
Landford tries to clinch but Wall moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Wall. #TD2#
Landford closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wall quickly recovers to half guard.
Landford wants to stand but Wall has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wall is looking for a sweep. Landford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SU2#
Landford decides to return to a standing position.
Landford tries to clinch but Wall is having none of it. #CL2#
Landford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Landford after a bit of a struggle.
Wall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Landford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Landford.
Wall wants to break free but Landford has control.
#BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Landford scores with a takedown into Wall's guard.
Landford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Landford decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Landford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wall looks for a takedown but Landford sprawls well.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Landford.
Wall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Landford is fending him off so far but Wall persists. Nope, Landford circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
and Landford counters with a left and a right that stings Wall. #ROC2#
Wall is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Landford counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Wall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Landford has Wall up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Landford 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#
Landford connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Wall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Landford was covering up waiting for the punch and Wall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wall throws a strike but Landford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Carlton Landford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landford wants to stand and escape but instead Wall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landford works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Landford pushes Wall off and gets back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Landford feints and as Wall raises his hands in defense, Landford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Landford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wall's guard.
Wall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Landford is one step ahead there.
Landford wants to get up but he can't break Wall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Wall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Landford is controlling him.
Wall seems to have got his legs back now.
Landford wanted to stand there but Wall had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Landford stands and steps away. Wall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Landford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wall tries for a takedown but Landford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Wall rushes Landford and presses him up against the cage.
Wall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Landford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards. #T3##TD2#
Landford gets control of Wall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Landford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Landford wants to stand up but Wall is controlling him.
Wall throwing strikes but missing.
Wall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wall chips away with some ground and pound.
Wall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landford works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Wall stands up and waves to Landford to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wall blocks the body kick.
Charlie Wall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Landford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wall tries for a takedown but Landford manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landford lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Landford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landford misses with a head kick.
Wall throws a big counter combination but Landford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Landford rushes Wall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Wall wants the takedown. Landford is fighting it off but Wall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Landford's guard against the cage.
Wall throwing strikes but missing.
Charlie Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlton Landford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Wall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Landford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Landford has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Landford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Landford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Landford!
A very excited looking Carlton Landford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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