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Event:
Bravado 20: Diggs v Ritter
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Miller slips a jab and a cross from The Brit.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Brit misses with a two punch combination.
The Brit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by The Brit as he connects with a hook.
The Brit misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Brit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Brit misses with a straight right.
The Brit misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into The Brit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
The Brit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Brit.
The Brit missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from The Brit.
The Brit throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
The Brit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
The Brit lands with an overhand left.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Brit as he avoids it easily.
The Brit lands with a good body shot.
The Brit lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
A jab from The Brit misses.
The Brit missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Brit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Brit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom The Brit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Miller.
The Brit misses with a hook.
Miller dodges the punch combination from The Brit.
Tom The Brit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but The Brit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller goes for a double leg but The Brit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Brit continues to drive forward.
The Brit misses with a few strikes there.
Miller fails with the takedown
and The Brit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Brit's corner calls for a 1-2. The Brit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2##TD2#
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Miller has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can The Brit defend it? Miller steps over the head and cranks it - The Brit is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Miller!
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Event:
Bravado 9: Kitano vs Gracie
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Glee misses the shot to the body.
The Brit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glee has time to react.
No luck for The Brit with that takedown attempt.
The Brit lands with a shot to the body.
Glee just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like The Brit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Glee.
The Brit throws a sloppy head kick and Glee moves out of range easily.
The Brit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Brit lands a jab to Glee's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glee moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by The Brit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Brit.
Glee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Brit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Brit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Brit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Glee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Brit! #T1#
The Brit controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Brit defending against the ground and pound.
Glee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Glee cracks The Brit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Glee takes a little break here. The Brit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Glee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee asks Glee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Glee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Glee is working The Brit over with some ground and pound from side control.
My spies in Die Trying Gym (Elite $350) inform me that Glee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The Brit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Glee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Brit is avoiding damage well.
Glee trying to control the position but The Brit is working away.
Glee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Glee scoring with punches and elbows.
Glee is looking to take a break and control but The Brit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Brit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Glee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Brit down.
The Brit is looking for a sweep.
Glee wants to control for a moment but The Brit uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Glee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Glee is trying to control. The Brit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Brit throws the left hand but Glee avoids the punch easily.
Glee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The Brit misses with a looping left.
Glee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Glee scores with a takedown into The Brit's guard.#ES#
The Brit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glee throws a looping overhand right but The Brit ducks down to avoid it.
Glee looks to land a right hand but The Brit moved out of range.
The Brit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glee can pounce on him.
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 Tom The Brit 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#
The Brit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Brit defending well as Glee loads up on a big left hand.
The Brit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Brit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Brit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Glee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Glee misses.
The Brit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glee's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glee tries for a takedown but The Brit circles away easily
and The Brit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Brit lands with a right hand. #T1#
Nice jab there from The Brit.
Glee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Brit throws a right and a left that Glee avoids nicely.
The Brit tries for a takedown but Glee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Glee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Glee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Brit was covering up waiting for the punch and Glee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Glee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Glee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Glee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Brit's head.
The Brit being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Glee postures up in The Brit's guard and throws a big left but The Brit blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Glee misses the shot to the body.
The Brit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glee misses with a body shot.
The Brit darts in looking for a takedown but Glee gets double underhooks and turns The Brit into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom The Brit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Brit counters with a straight right hand.
The Brit misses with a low kick.
The Brit scores with a body shot.
The Brit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glee checks it well.
The Brit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
The Brit connects with the punch.
Glee misses with a looping right.
The Brit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glee under the eye.
The Brit misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Glee counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Brit won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Brit is trying to control Glee's posture but Glee avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Brit is not content to let Glee control the position.
You can see the frustration on The Brit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Willie Glee has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom The Brit 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Brit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Brit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Brit throws a leg kick but Glee moved away.#TD2#
Glee drives through with a takedown into The Brit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Glee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glee wants to control from the top but The Brit keeps moving.
Glee connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Brit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glee manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The Brit prevents Glee from getting back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Glee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Brit has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The Brit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Glee.
The Brit has a couple of punches blocked by Glee.
A short right from Glee on the inside.
The Brit prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Brit misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Glee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The Brit is not content to let Glee control the position.
Willie Glee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Glee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The Brit is not content to let Glee control the position. #T3#
Glee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Glee looks up at the clock and then as The Brit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Glee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Glee throws an elbow but The Brit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Glee cracks The Brit with a big right hand but The Brit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Brit trying to remain calm as Glee controls from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Brit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Glee.
Glee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tom The Brit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glee wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Brit keeps working.
Glee cracks The Brit with a big elbow. #T4#
Glee lands a nice forearm strike.
Glee trying to control the position but The Brit is working away.
Glee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Glee lands a few punches from side control.
Glee wants to control but The Brit is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Glee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Glee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Brit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom The Brit!
A relieved looking Tom The Brit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Willie Glee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love lamp!..... where am i?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The Brit has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
The Brit pulls Key into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key pushing down on The Brit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Brit is trying to get back to full guard.
The Brit is still trying to improve position.
The Brit is trying to stand back up but Key is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Brit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Key pulls his head out easily.
The Brit is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The Brit is trying to stand back up but Key is controlling him
Key wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Brit keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
The Brit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Key is trying to keep The Brit in close.
#T2#
The Brit being controlled here momentarily.
The Brit trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
Key throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The Brit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Key keeping full guard, as The Brit tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Key could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Brit tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Key counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Brit won't be happy with that.
Key working away.
The Brit is not content to let Key control the position.
The Brit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Key wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Key decides to stand back up. #TD2#
The Brit shoots in and gets a takedown into Key's guard.#T4#
Key throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Key is pulling down on The Brit's head to control his posture.
The Brit postures up.
Key looking for a sweep. Not yet Key, not yet.
Key has control of The Brit's left arm, preventing The Brit from doing any damage.
The Brit wants to stand but Key has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Brit trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Brit wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom The Brit will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
The Brit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Key's guard.
The Brit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Key's guard.
The Brit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Key is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Key wants to stand and escape but The Brit is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key is trying to control the position but The Brit postures up.
Key throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
The Brit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Key controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
The Brit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Key manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Key pulls The Brit in close to prevent any damage.
Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully.
Key is pulling down on The Brit's head. It's preventing any offense from The Brit, at least for the moment.#T2#
Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully. #SU2#
The Brit stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
The Brit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Key trying to hold on to The Brit's head to control him but The Brit postures up.
The Brit trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
The Brit seems to be looking for submissions.
The Brit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Key has his hands clasped together around The Brit's back. He's all about the action.
Key trying to hold on to The Brit's head to control him but The Brit postures up.
The Brit trying to mount his opponent but Key defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nelson Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
The Brit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Brit lands in his opponent's guard.
Key trying to keep a closed guard but The Brit is proving a slippery customer.
Key throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The Brit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Key works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Key controls The Brit momentarily but The Brit frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom The Brit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Key moves in looking to clinch but The Brit pushes him off.#TD2#
The Brit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Key on his heels. He'll look to pass Key's guard now, I'm sure.
Key is pulling down on The Brit's head. It's preventing any offense from The Brit, at least for the moment.
Key punching from the bottom - just letting The Brit know he's still in a fight.
Key is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Brit is controlling him.
Key keeping full guard, as The Brit tries to pass. #T1#
Key is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Brit wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
The Brit looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
The Brit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Key's guard.
Key wants to stand up but The Brit is controlling him.
Key trying to keep a closed guard but The Brit is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully.
The Brit looking to pass the guard.
Key trying to control the position.
Key trying to strike off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Brit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Key has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Brit finds it's way round the side to connect with Key's head. #CL#
Key takes the fight into the clinch.
The Brit pushes Key back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
The Brit tightens his grip and picks Key up, before dumping him to the ground. Key manages to land in guard.
The Brit is standing up over Key. Key looks to escape but The Brit dives into side control.
#REVR#
Key throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The Brit throws an elbow but Key slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Key is trying to improve his position.
The Brit wants to control but Key is keeping him busy.
Key is trying to control The Brit's posture but The Brit avoids it.
Key parries the strikes from The Brit easily there. The Brit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Key to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key tries to buck The Brit off but The Brit is having none of it.
The Brit tries to move to mount but Key blocks the move with his legs.
Nelson Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom The Brit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Key wants to control but The Brit postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom The Brit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Brit 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom The Brit!
A relieved looking Tom The Brit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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