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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1# Black swings for the body but Bamba moves out of range.
Bamba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick. Black lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamba.
Black scoring well with a low kick there.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bamba tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bamba is breathing heavily. Bamba has his takedown stuffed and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bamba thinking. Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2# It looks like Tayo Bamba has been cut. Bamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Black. Black fakes the leg kick and cracks Bamba in the body. Bamba is looking to clinch. Black connects with a jab. The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Black scores with a nice body kick.
Black lands a jab to Bamba's midsection. Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Bamba feinted with a counter takedown. Jack Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Black scores with a push kick. Bamba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Some wild striking there from Black.
Tayo Bamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Bamba gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch. Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut. Black scores with a shot to the side of Bamba's head. Black lands a good knee to the midsection. Bamba won't want to take too many of those. Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamba backwards. Black lands a good knee to the midsection. Bamba won't want to take too many of those. Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Black scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knees to the body from Black.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamba backwards. A nice glancing elbow lands by Black. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Black has eaten all the pies! Black landing knees to the head.
#T2# Black landing knees to the head.
Black works on Bamba's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Black breaks the clinch.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bamba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bamba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Bamba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Black tries to bum rush Bamba with a series of wild strikes but Bamba uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bamba shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayo Bamba. That's going to take a lot out of him. Black thumps Bamba with a low kick. Black goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side. #T3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bamba.#CL2# Black clinches. Bamba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Bamba tries for a takedown but Black manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bamba with a poor takedown and Black counters with a nice body shot. Black scores with a nice body kick.
Bamba tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Bamba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Black pushes Bamba away with a front kick.#CL2# Black closes the distance and pushes Bamba back into the cage. Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.#T4# Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Black scores with a nice hook to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Black lands with a right to the head. Knees to the body from Black.
#BC2# Black manages to break the clinch.
Black bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bamba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Bamba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Black stuffs the takedown. Bamba fails to land the takedown. Black throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Black misses with a head kick.
Bamba moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
Bamba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tayo Bamba's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bamba. Black feints and then cracks Bamba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamba down. #CL2# Black takes the fight into the clinch. Black crunches a lovely knee into Bamba's ribcage. Black lands an elbow that stopped Bamba in his tracks for a moment. Black lands a nice knee to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Black obliges.#BC2# Black breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. An inside leg kick lands from Black. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bamba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Bamba shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!#T1##CL2# Black closes the distance and clinches. Bamba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Black.
Black holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Bamba with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayo Bamba. That's going to take a lot out of him. Black thuds his shin into the meat of Bamba's side. Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bamba's head. Bamba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black throws a front kick that sends Bamba stumbling back into the cage. Bamba shoots and misses and Black counters with a head kick. That will keep Bamba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bamba fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jack Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Bamba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black delivers a nice body kick. Bamba blocks a head kick by Black.
#TD# Black tries to sprawl but Bamba drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Bamba in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Black tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bamba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tayo Bamba! Our winner, Tayo Bamba, 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. In defeat, Jack Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bamba enables Martin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bamba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Bamba has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though. Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Bamba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bamba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Bamba's legs - danger averted. Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bamba on the ground.#SUB2# Bamba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Bamba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Martin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bamba sees it coming and defends easily. Bamba is pressing down on Martin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2# Bamba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martin uses it to pass to side control.
#T1# Bamba is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bamba, who protects the arm well. Bamba is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control. Bamba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Bamba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bamba looks winded! Bamba wants to free his trapped foot but Martin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2# Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Martin keeping full guard, as Bamba tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Bamba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Bamba looking for subs off his back but Martin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bamba wants to sweep but Martin has passed to side control!#T3# Bamba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Bamba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martin defends it well. Martin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Martin tries to get to full guard but Bamba has control of the leg. #SUB2# Bamba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Bamba is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# Martin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Bamba is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now. #SUB2# Bamba is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Martin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Martin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bamba throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. 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 Colton Martin will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Bamba with a lazy takedown attempt and Martin counters with a two punch combo. Bamba avoids the head kick by Martin.
Bamba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin. Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Bamba, before circling back to the center of the mat. Martin really is a fat lump. Bamba tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily#TD# and Martin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Colton Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayo Bamba. Martin prevents Bamba from improving his position. Bamba is still trying to improve position.#SUB2# Bamba actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Bamba with the active half guard here but Martin passes nicely into side control. Bamba looks to move to half guard but instead Martin has passed into mount! Damn! Bamba is breathing heavily.#T1# Bamba is working to get back to half guard.
Martin lands a big elbow. Martin prevents Bamba from getting the reversal.#SUB# Martin looking for a guillotine from mount but Bamba is having none of it. Bamba is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB# Martin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bamba can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Martin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2# Bamba is working to get back to half guard.
Martin scoring with strikes but Bamba is staying in there. Martin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bamba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Colton Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Martin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bamba to take his back!#SUB# Martin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bamba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Bamba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Martin looking for the choke from the back. Bamba turns into Martin and is now in his guard.
Bamba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Bamba has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bamba's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2# Bamba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into side control.
Bamba looking for a sweep but Martin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Bamba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Martin looking to secure an arm triangle but Bamba defends it well. Bamba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Martin dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Bamba checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2# Bamba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the cage. Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamba can do to turn this around?#BC# Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bamba shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Bamba avoids the head kick by Martin.
Bamba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Martin dodges the punch combination from Bamba.
Tayo Bamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bamba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bamba tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily#CL# and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Colton Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayo Bamba. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Martin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Bamba's temple. Bamba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Martin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bamba working to try and regain half guard.
Bamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Martin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bamba to take his back! Bamba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB# Bamba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Martin. Martin lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bamba.
#T2# You can see the frustration on Bamba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB# Bamba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Martin. Bamba wants to escape the position.
Bamba keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Bamba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Bamba fending off the submission attempt from Martin. #T3# Bamba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Bamba gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Martin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bamba. Bamba is trying to work for a sweep but Martin has mounted him! Bamba wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Bamba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4##SUB# Martin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bamba is defending well though. Martin let's go of the attempt for now. Bamba turns into Martin and is now in his guard.
#SUB2# Bamba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bamba has Martin in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Bamba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tayo Bamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Colton Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Bamba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Colton Martin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Martin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Martin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Bamba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bamba lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Bamba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bamba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bamba stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Bamba is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Black is trying to escape and Bamba transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Black is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bamba! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tayo Bamba! Tayo Bamba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Jack Black spoke after the fight, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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