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Event:
Bushido 18: Parker vs. Karasev
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hedger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amanatidis - the referee stops the clock and Hedger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amanatidis. Hedger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2# Hedger looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Amanatidis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hedger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amanatidis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Hedger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Amanatidis tries to strike from the bottom.
Hedger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. 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. Amanatidis is trying to control the position but Hedger postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hedger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Amanatidis is looking to stand up but Hedger isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2# Hedger drops back looking for a leg! Amanatidis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amanatidis manages to kick Hedger off! Hedger jumps back into Amanatidis's guard. Hedger won't allow Amanatidis to get back to his feet. Amanatidis is trying to keep Hedger in close.
Hedger passes into half guard. Amanatidis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hedger on the ground.#SUB2# Hedger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amanatidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedger. #SUB2# Hedger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2# Hedger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amanatidis! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Amanatidis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Amanatidis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hedger takes Amanatidis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Amanatidis is in trouble. Amanatidis is trying to get back to his feet but Hedger has full control of the position and if anything, Amanatidis has just worked his way into a worse spot. Amanatidis can't escape the position.
#SUB2# Hedger working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Amanatidis is doing well to defend. Hedger seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Amanatidis is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Hedger!
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Event:
B14: Amanatidis vs. Magafuli
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1# Amanatidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magufuli's corner calls for a 1-2. Magufuli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Michael Amanatidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amanatidis lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT# It looks like Kassim Magufuli has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Magufuli. Amanatidis does a little dance to reset his feet. Amanatidis throws a push kick but Magufuli slaps the foot to one side. Amanatidis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magufuli tries to counter by closing the distance. We've been told by Amanatidis's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Magufuli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amanatidis.
#CL2# Magufuli closes the distance and clinches. Still in the clinch, Magufuli scores with a nice short uppercut. Amanatidis prevents a body shot from Magufuli. Amanatidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magufuli lands a right hand. Amanatidis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli tries a body shot but Amanatidis blocks it.
Magufuli swings wildly with an uppercut but Amanatidis uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amanatidis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Magufuli blocking some punches.
Magufuli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amanatidis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Magufuli lands with a short shot to the head. Magufuli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Magufuli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amanatidis backwards. Amanatidis wants to break free but Magufuli has control.
Magufuli lands a right hand. Amanatidis tries to circle away but Magufuli has him pinned against the ropes. Magufuli throws a head punch that misses. Magufuli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amanatidis backwards. #T2# Magufuli misses with a short punch on the inside. Amanatidis can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli controls the action.
#BC2# Magufuli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Magufuli lands a jab to the nose. Magufuli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Magufuli moves out of range of the body kick. Amanatidis throws a body shot but no joy. Magufuli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amanatidis throws a push kick but Magufuli slaps the foot to one side. Amanatidis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Amanatidis moves out of range of the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amanatidis is looking to land body kicks. Magufuli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Magufuli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Amanatidis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Amanatidis goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Amanatidis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3# Magufuli cracks a nice hook into Amanatidis's ribs. Amanatidis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magufuli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Magufuli moves into the clinch. Amanatidis takes a shot to the head. Magufuli misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Magufuli fails to land. Magufuli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Magufuli scores with a shoulder strike. Amanatidis prevents a body shot from Magufuli. Magufuli working some nice short punches in the clinch. Magufuli misses with a punch on the inside.
Amanatidis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magufuli lands with a right to the head. #T4# Magufuli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Magufuli scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice left hand lands by Magufuli.
Amanatidis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magufuli has him pressed against the ropes. Magufuli misses with a hook from the clinch. Amanatidis prevents a body shot from Magufuli. Magufuli lands a right hand. Magufuli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magufuli has a couple of punches blocked by Amanatidis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli. Magufuli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Magufuli dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kassim Magufuli's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Magufuli scores with a jab. Amanatidis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Amanatidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Amanatidis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Magufuli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amanatidis, pushing him back against the ropes. Magufuli throws a punch but it's blocked by Amanatidis. Amanatidis prevents a body shot from Magufuli. Magufuli misses with a hook from the clinch. Amanatidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magufuli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Amanatidis blocks a body shot from Magufuli. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magufuli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magufuli as Amanatidis tries to tie him up. Magufuli lands a shot to the body.#T1# Amanatidis is trying to break the clinch but Magufuli is controlling him. Magufuli throws a head punch that misses. Amanatidis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli swings wildly with an uppercut but Amanatidis uses good head movement to avoid it. Magufuli has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Magufuli. A quick uppercut on the inside from Magufuli. A left hand lands to the body for Magufuli.
Magufuli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kassim Magufuli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Magufuli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amanatidis. Amanatidis gets through Magufuli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Magufuli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Magufuli lands a hook to the side of the head. Magufuli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amanatidis takes a shot to the head. Magufuli taking a breather. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Magufuli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amanatidis backwards. Amanatidis throws a head punch that misses. Magufuli tries a body shot but Amanatidis blocks it.
Amanatidis is trying to force a seperation but Magufuli has the dominant position. Nice body punch from Magufuli - that landed with a thud.
Amanatidis swings wildly with an uppercut but Magufuli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Magufuli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli lands with a right to the head. Magufuli tries a body shot but Amanatidis blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli fails to land. A short body shot lands from Magufuli as the two fighters clinch.
Magufuli throws a punch but it's blocked by Amanatidis. Magufuli digs a right hand underneath Amanatidis's ribcage. Amanatidis let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli. Magufuli tries to throw a body punch but Amanatidis avoids it by throwing Magufuli back against the ropes. Magufuli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amanatidis backwards. Amanatidis blocking some punches.
#T4# Amanatidis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Magufuli has a couple of punches blocked by Amanatidis.
Magufuli tries a body shot but Amanatidis blocks it.
Amanatidis prevents a body shot from Magufuli. Amanatidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Magufuli. Magufuli lands an uppercut. Magufuli lands a shoulder strike. Magufuli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amanatidis blocks a body shot from Magufuli. Amanatidis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amanatidis's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Magufuli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kassim Magufuli's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# A head kick misses from Amanatidis. Michael Amanatidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Amanatidis throws a series of punches but Magufuli avoids them all with ease. Amanatidis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Magufuli moves into the clinch. Magufuli misses with a body punch.
Magufuli working some nice short punches in the clinch. Magufuli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amanatidiss head. Magufuli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magufuli prevents a body shot from Amanatidis. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magufuli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Amanatidis working aggressively here.
#T1# Magufuli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Magufuli. Magufuli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Magufuli lands with a short head shot on the inside. Magufuli has a couple of punches blocked by Amanatidis.
Magufuli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#KD2# Magufuli drops Amanatidis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Amanatidis is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Amanatidis is rocked! 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! A head punch on the inside from Magufuli fails to land. Oh Amanatidis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Amanatidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magufuli misses with some punches.
Magufuli lands with a left to the head. Magufuli working aggressively here.
Amanatidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magufuli scores with a nice hook to the head. Magufuli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# Magufuli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amanatidis backwards. Magufuli lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Amanatidis to his knees! Magufuli keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli! Kassim Magufuli is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Bushido 11: Warlords
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1# Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amanatidis tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL# Amanatidis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage. Amanatidis taking a breather. Amanatidis gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Amanatidis is defending well against a takedown attempt. Amanatidis gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Michael Amanatidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Anderson. Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amanatidis to keep the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amanatidis prevents the takedown attempt.
Amanatidis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amanatidis is defending well. Amanatidis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1# Amanatidis is defending well against a takedown attempt. Amanatidis prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Amanatidis lands a knee to the head.
Amanatidis lands on the inside with an uppercut. Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Amanatidis shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Amanatidis prevents the takedown attempt.
Amanatidis stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Amanatidis gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amanatidis is defending well.#T2# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Amanatidis tries to tie him up. Anderson looking for a takedown. Amanatidis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Amanatidis crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage. Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Amanatidis shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amanatidis prevents it.
Anderson jumps guard but Amanatidis stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amanatidis is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amanatidis down to the mat. Amanatidis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL# Amanatidis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Amanatidis prevents the takedown attempt.
Amanatidis scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT# It looks like John Anderson has been cut. Amanatidis is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amanatidis down to the mat. Amanatidis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Amanatidis lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily. Amanatidis tries to clinch up. Amanatidis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Amanatidis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Anderson keeps the fight on the outside. Anderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Michael Amanatidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Amanatidis is looking to clinch. Anderson shoots in but no luck this time. Anderson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmanatidis. Anderson darts in trying to clinch#KD# and Amanatidis counters with a head kick that drops Anderson to the mat! Anderson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T4# Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Amanatidis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. 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! Amanatidis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD# Amanatidis lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Amanatidis takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish! The fight stays on the outside here - Amanatidis looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Amanatidis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Amanatidis clinches up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Amanatidis dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut. That's time! Amanatidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson. Anderson misses with a takedown #KD# and Amanatidis counters with a crisp one two that drops Anderson! Amanatidis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anderson to his feet! Anderson is in big trouble! Amanatidis stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet. Michael Amanatidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Anderson. Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Amanatidis. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid body kick from Amanatidis. Anderson is breathing heavily. Amanatidis wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance. Amanatidis wants to clinch.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Amanatidis as he connects with a hook. Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Amanatidis is looking to counter with head kicks. Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Amanatidis is looking for a counter combo.#KD# Amanatidis lands a left and a right that send Anderson crashing to the mat, dazed. Amanatidis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2# Amanatidis lands a hook that stumbles Anderson back into the cage. Amanatidis follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Anderson to the canvas! Amanatidis pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Anderson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Amanatidis! Michael Amanatidis retains his middleweight title! An out of breath Michael Amanatidis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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:
Bushido 3: Oliveira v Nakamura
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Amanatidis. Geahie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amanatidis's calf. Good leg kick by Geahie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Geahie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Geahie blocks a head kick by Amanatidis.
Amanatidis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Geahie tries a head kick but it misses.
Geahie doesn't manage to clinch there - Amanatidis circles away.
Amanatidis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Geahie. A looping hook to the body misses from Amanatidis. Geahie does a little dance to reset his feet. Geahie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amanatidis.
Amanatidis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Amanatidis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Geahie swings away with a leg kick that misses. Amanatidis blocks the body kick.
Geahie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Amanatidis misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Amanatidis slams his shin into Geahie's torso.#T1# Geahie is looking to score with low kicks. Amanatidis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Geahie looks winded! Amanatidis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Amanatidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geahie moves out of range as Amanatidis throws a body kick.
Amanatidis tries to land a leg kick but Geahie saw it coming and moves away.
Amanatidis misses the shot to the body. Amanatidis scores with a nice body kick.
Geahie blocks a head kick by Amanatidis.
Amanatidis feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Geahie collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Amanatidis! After the fight, Michael Amanatidis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1# Iron Mikey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geahie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iron Mikey somewhat. Iron Mikey shoots in for a takedown but Geahie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A solid leg kick lands there for Iron Mikey.
Iron Mikey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Geahie throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Geahie has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Geahie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Iron Mikey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geahie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geahie misses with a knee to the head. Geahie stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron Mikey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iron Mikey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Geahie prevents Iron Mikey from breaking the clinch. Iron Mikey misses with an elbow strike.
Geahie is pushing Iron Mikey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1# Geahie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Iron Mikey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Geahie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iron Mikey blocks it with crossed arms. A knee to the head by Geahie.
Geahie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Iron Mikey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Geahie scores with a knee to the head.
Geahie is stalling here.
Geahie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Geahie receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Iron Mikey is trying to break free. Geahie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iron Mikey's efforts to push away. Iron Mikey takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2# Geahie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Geahie.
Geahie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iron Mikey's efforts to push away. Geahie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iron Mikey blocks it with crossed arms. Geahie tries a knee to the head but Iron Mikey blocks it.
Geahie tries to land a knee to the head but Iron Mikey blocks with his arms.
Geahie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Iron Mikey is trying to push Geahie away but Geahie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Geahie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action! Geahie looking to throw knees to the head but Iron Mikey is blocking nicely.
Geahie with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Geahie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Geahie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3# Iron Mikey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Geahie looking to throw knees to the head but Iron Mikey is blocking nicely.
Iron Mikey tries to break free but Geahie pushes him back against the cage. Iron Mikey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Geahie prevents Iron Mikey from breaking the clinch. Iron Mikey tries to break the clinch but Geahie is controlling the position. Geahie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Geahie scores a nice knee to the body.
Iron Mikey is looking to break free of the clinch but Geahie has double underhooks. Geahie has Iron Mikey pressed against the cage, preventing Iron Mikey from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Geahie effectively controlling the action here. Geahie slowing the pace effectively. Geahie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Geahie looking to throw knees to the head but Iron Mikey is blocking nicely.
Geahie crunches a lovely knee into Iron Mikey's ribcage.#T4# Geahie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Geahie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iron Mikey is defending well for now. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geahie as Iron Mikey tries to tie him up. Iron Mikey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Geahie has him pressed against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Geahie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Geahie misses with a knee to the head. Geahie tries to land a knee to the head but Iron Mikey blocks with his arms.
Iron Mikey working hard to break the clinch. Geahie looking to throw knees to the head but Iron Mikey is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Iron Mikey wants to break free but Geahie has control.
Geahie misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Geahie dominated that round. That's time! Iron Mikey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Geahie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Geahie throws a head kick that misses. As Geahie looks to move away, Iron Mikey throws a big counter combo but Geahie just gets out of the way. Iron Mikey scores with a jab. Geahie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Iron Mikey and sends Geahie crashing to the mat! Iron Mikey follows him down to the mat - Geahie regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC# Geahie is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Ronald Geahie has been cut. Iron Mikey scores with a big shot! Geahie's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Geahie! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Iron Mikey! In his post fight interview, Michael Iron Mikey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1# Iron Mikey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2# It looks like Winford Brock has been cut. Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock dodges the punch combination from Iron Mikey.
Whack! Iron Mikey lands a heavy head kick that drops Brock. The ref tackles Iron Mikey to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Brock was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michael Iron Mikey! A very excited looking Michael Iron Mikey rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1# Iron Mikey lands a head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Lionel Kline has been cut. Iron Mikey is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Iron Mikey fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Kline wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kline avoids the head kick by Iron Mikey.
The fighters circle, before Iron Mikey throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kline's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Iron Mikey lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Michael Iron Mikey! An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Iron Mikey thanked Lion Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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